Kwek Leng Beng and Gordon Tang are buying $704 million worth of prime properties in Singapore, doubling down on their investments in redevelopment sites in and around the city’s financial district. ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank urges prudence in bank finances amid pandemic recovery
Singapore's central bank urged banks on Monday to keep their finances strong and resilient to "shocks", in case of an abrupt rise in unemployment and business insolvencies due to the COVID-19 pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s financial system resilient but must stay prudent amid ‘considerable uncertainty’ from COVID-19: MAS
SINGAPORE: Singapore companies, households and the financial sector should stay vigilant and prudent amid “considerable uncertainty” from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Monetary Authority of Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
MAS warns Singapore households on rising mortgage debt ahead of potential interest rate hikes
SINGAPORE - Singapore households have amassed a larger pile of debt than they had before Covid-19 struck, thanks to a buoyant property market.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Opposition Party Chiefs Face Scrutiny in Lying Scandal
Singapore’s largest opposition party is under pressure after a parliamentary committee issued a report showing its leadership was said to have allegedly allowed former lawmaker Raeesah Khan to ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron More Infectious Than Delta Variant Of Covid, Says Singapore: Report
Singapore's Ministry of Health has said that early clinical observations globally suggest that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may be more transmissible and have a higher risk of reinfection compared ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron has higher risk of reinfection than Delta and Beta variants: Singapore’s health ministry
The ministry urged those eligible for vaccination or booster jabs to get them, saying there is strong scientific consensus that doing so will protect against any existing and future variants. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Says Rapid Tests Detect Omicron; Still Key to Strategy
Rapid antigen tests are effective in detecting omicron infections and so will remain part of Singapore’s arsenal for dealing with the new variant and pandemic, the city-state’s health ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Among the Fastest Adopter of Digital Banking
In Singapore, consumer preferences are rapidly evolving, with banking customers increasingly preferring online interaction over in-person interaction. A new consumer survey by digital business ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s tightened border measures against Omicron: 7-day ART for VTL travellers, and more
Effective 6 December, 2359 hours, all VTL travellers will be put on a daily testing regime over seven days using antigen rapid testing (ART), in addition to the prevailing pre-departure and on-arrival ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: 552 new infections in Singapore, one imported case tests preliminarily positive for Omicron
Singapore yesterday recorded 552 new cases of Covid-19, the lowest daily case count since September 12 when 520 infections were logged. There were 13 more deaths due to complications from the disease ... ( read original story ...)
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (29 Nov – 5 Dec)
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (29 November to 5 December). ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 552 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 552 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, the Ministry of Health said in a press release. Of the new cases, 523 were in the community, 14 were in migrant worker dormitories and 15 were ... ( read original story ...)
552 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore; one imported case tests preliminarily positive for Omicron on Sunday (Dec 5)
There were 552 new Covid-19 infections in Singapore on Sunday (Dec 5), down from 743 on Saturday, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 552 new COVID-19 infections and 13 deaths; 1 more imported case tests positive for Omicron variant
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 552 new COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths linked to the coronavirus as of noon on Sunday (Dec 5). The Ministry of Health (MOH) also reported one more imported COVID-19 case ... ( read original story ...)
552 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore; 1 imported case preliminarily positive for Omicron
SINGAPORE - There were 552 new Covid-19 infections in Singapore on Sunday, down from 743 on Saturday, said the Ministry of Health (MOH).. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)