As part of a push to get more of its population vaccinated, Hong Kong is planning to only allow those who’ve had Covid-19 shots to fly from the city to Singapore once both governments finalize a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore becomes first country to ratify RCEP trade agreement
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was signed by all 10 ASEAN members and key partners including China, South Korea, Japan, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse Tipped To Extend Losing Streak
The Singapore stock market has finished lower in five straight sessions, dropping more than 35 points or 1.2 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,175-point ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore readies for ships from Suez Canal backlog, maritime workforce to be increased after pandemic cuts
SINGAPORE - The port here is readying itself to deal with the shipping backlog caused by the Suez Canal blockage last month, with many vessels heading this way. Maritime and Port Authority of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Faces Biggest-Ever Succession Planning Challenge
(Bloomberg) -- Sign up to receive the Balance of Power newsletter in your inbox for the latest political news, analysis, charts, and dispatches from around the globe. The rumblings started shortly ... ( read original story ...)
As Singapore ages, single women pay the price of caring for elderly parents
Today, the cost of caring for the substantial aging population is falling disproportionately on women, many of them unmarried, who have sacrificed careers and retirement savings to care for their ... ( read original story ...)
More companies in Asia are adopting sustainable practices, says Singapore Exchange
Loh Boon Chye, CEO of the Singapore Exchange, says Asia accounted for around 70% of inflows into environment, social and governance (ESG) funds last year. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore actress Rebecca Lim eyes ‘strong Asian women’ roles in American productions
SINGAPORE - Mediacorp star Rebecca Lim aims to be among the top three names that come to mind when overseas productions are looking for a Singaporean actress to star. The 34-year-old says: "It's not ... ( read original story ...)
25 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, all imported
SINGAPORE: Twenty-five new COVID-19 cases were reported in Singapore as of noon on Monday (Apr 12), all imported infections. All the cases were ... ( read original story ...)
National University of Singapore student expelled after allegedly filming sex acts with two women without their consent
Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. SINGAPORE, April 12 — A male student from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has been expelled after he ... ( read original story ...)
Incredible! Robot Delivering Milk, Eggs To Residents In Singapore
Singapore tech company has developed robots for delivery. These robots are catering to 700 households as of now. This facility is being offered as a one-year trial. We order in food, groceries and ... ( read original story ...)
Man admits to stalking Singapore girl group member, spitting at her friend
SINGAPORE — He began harassing a local girl group member from 2014, creating several social media accounts to get in touch with her. 31-year-old Ashok Kumar Nanmarasezhian, who has been diagnosed with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Faces Its Biggest-Ever Succession Planning Challenge
The rumblings started shortly after Singapore’s ruling party won 89% of seats in last year’s election. What would be hailed as a fantastic outcome in most places amounted to the worst parliamentary ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Dealer Prepares Vault for 15,000 Tons of Silver
Inside a six-story high warehouse near Singapore’s Changi airport, a vast hangar-like space is waiting to be filled with a precious metal that usually plays second fiddle to its more lustrous sibling. ( read original story ...)
Run out of milk? Robots on call for Singapore home deliveries
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Hoping to capitalise on a surge in demand for home deliveries, a Singapore technology company has deployed a pair of robots to bring residents their groceries in one part of the ... ( read original story ...)
Inside Singapore’s Unusually Shaky Leadership Transition
(Bloomberg) -- The rumblings started shortly after Singapore’s ruling party won 89% of seats in last year’s election. What would be hailed as a fantastic outcome in most places amounted to the worst ... ( read original story ...)