Given that it is unclear how effective existing vaccines are against the variant, restrictions that help minimise transmission would be most effective, said Associate Professor Natasha Howard from the ... ( read original story ...)
Oppression, Statelessness, Demolition Themes Drive Vietnam Projects at Southeast Asia Film Lab – Singapore
Diverse aspects of the human condition are key drivers of the projects from Vietnam selected at the Southeast Asia Film Lab, which is part of the Singapore Media Festival. Linh Dan Nguyen Phan went to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 1,324 new COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths; ICU utilisation rate rises to 59.7%
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 1,324 new COVID-19 cases and eight deaths linked to the coronavirus as of noon on Wednesday (Dec 1). The fatalities were aged between 59 and 86. All of them, except for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore confirms 1,324 new COVID cases, 8 more deaths
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday (1 December) confirmed 1,324 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore – bringing the country's total case count to 266,049 – as well as eight deaths due to the disease ... ( read original story ...)
With One Of The World’s Highest Vaccination Rates, Singapore Bucks Trend To ‘Live With Covid’ Despite Omicron
Even as the emergence of the omicron variant raises alarm all over the world, Singapore has moved forward with its planned reopening of borders and easing of restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore close to vaccinating all eligible people against Covid
Singapore's vaccination rate has risen to 96 percent of the eligible population. Authorities are now racing to administer boosters amid concerns over omicron. ( read original story ...)
Despite variants, Singapore’s COVID-19 strategy on track
When Singapore embarked upon its strategy of living with COVID-19, backed by one of the world's leading vaccine programs, the wealthy city-state saw a spike in its rate of infections, leading many to ... ( read original story ...)
Three-dose vaccine regimen will be the world’s path out of the omicron threat, says Singapore doctor
Dr. Leong Hoe Nam of Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital says booster shots are key in fighting the new Covid variant. He adds that the world "marches out of Covid-19 at the pace of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore students in Australia face uncertainty amid Omicron COVID-19 variant delays | Video
The new Omicron variant has cast a shadow over the return of overseas students to Australian universities, after the country halted plans to reopen its borders to skilled workers and students. Some ... ( read original story ...)
Adventures at home: Let’s rediscover the Singapore River
What are your fond memories of the Singapore River? Perhaps it's hanging out after dark with the bros at Clarke Quay? Maybe you had your first date with bae at Robertson Quay?The history of our nation ... ( read original story ...)
China-Singapore ETF connectivity plan is ‘making good progress’, regulator says
China and Singapore are “making good progress” in developing an exchange traded fund connectivity programme, according to a statement from China’s securities regulator. “C ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 1,239 new COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths; ICU utilisation rate rises to 58.5%
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 1,239 new COVID-19 cases and eight deaths linked to the coronavirus as of noon on Tuesday (Nov 30). The fatalities were aged between 47 and 87. All of them had various ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore close to vaccinating all eligible people against COVID-19
Singapore's COVID-19 vaccination rate has risen to 96% of the eligible population and authorities are now racing ahead to administer booster shots amid concerns over the Omicron variant. ( read original story ...)
Singapore now world’s second most expensive city: Economist
Singapore was recognized for its pricey lifestyle today in an annual study. The tiny island with over five million people vaulted from fourth to second to tie with Paris as the world’s most expensive ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Opposition Lawmaker Resigns After Lying in Parliament
First-time Singaporean lawmaker Raeesah Khan resigned from the opposition Worker’s Party on Tuesday after admitting last month she lied in parliament about details of a sexual assault case during a ... ( read original story ...)
With $3B expected in 2021, Singapore is becoming a fintech capital
Investment in fintech is surging back following a brief but notable drop during the COVID pandemic. As a result, countries worldwide are seeing a large influx of capital for fintech ventures, and both ... ( read original story ...)