A public servant and her husband were charged on Wednesday (21 April) over the leak of a government statement on the implementation of home-based learning before its official release. ( read original story ...)
WHO says investigating ‘unverified’ report of South African variant in Singapore
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it the South African B.1.351 COVID-19 variant has been detected in Singapore based on unofficial sources but this has not been officially verified. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Reviews Border Measures as New Virus Variants Emerge
Singapore is reviewing its border measures for recovered travelers following the emergence of new variants of concern as coronavirus cases tick up around the world. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s border measures for travellers from India to be tightened
Singapore authorities on Tuesday (20 April) announced the tightening of border measures for travellers from India as well as relaxing those for those arriving from Hong Kong and with recent travel ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Tightens Border Measures for Travelers From India
Singapore is reducing entry approvals and extending isolation measures for travelers from India amid an escalation of Covid-19 cases in that country. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Singapore confirms 14 new cases including one dorm resident
The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 14 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on Tuesday (20 April) including one new case of locally transmitted infection, taking the country's total case count to 60,865 ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Self-driving buses and delivery robots welcomed but who do we blame if AI goes rogue in Singapore?
As AI-powered systems become increasingly prevalent in our lives, it’s time to rethink the way criminal laws are applied to them, say members of ... ( read original story ...)
1 dormitory resident among 14 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore
SINGAPORE: A dormitory resident was among the 14 new COVID-19 infections reported in Singapore as of noon on Tuesday (Apr 20). The remaining 13 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore businessman linked to alleged $1 billion fraud faces more charges
Ng Yu Zhi is facing more charges over his link to an alleged fraud involving over $1 billion - the largest in S'pore's history.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore’s migrant workers remain segregated, weeks after new cases among them dropped to near zero
Most of the city state’s 320,000 migrant workers remain confined to their dormitories, only able to mix with the wider community on ‘essential errands’ after putting in a request to the government. ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based fintech STACS raises $3.6M to develop blockchain platforms for financial institutions
Singapore-based fintech Hashstacs Pte Ltd (STACS) announced today it has raised $3.6 million USD in pre-Series A funding. The company develops blockchain platforms that can work with financial ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Keeps Dorm Migrants Segregated Even as Covid Abates
It’s been a year since migrant workers in Singapore were confined to dormitories to prevent an outbreak of Covid-19 in their ranks from spreading across the island. Now, weeks after new cases among ... ( read original story ...)
Please don’t look at this savage mockery of Singapore celebs’ terrible outfits – unless you do.
An online fashion critic whose tagline is "Always hungry. Always bitchy!" is back with takedowns of the Star Awards' worst-dressed celebs that are far spicier than anything heard on the red carpet. ( read original story ...)
Deep Tunnel Sewerage System will increase Singapore’s water resilience
Climate change is affecting rainfall patterns - causing bouts of more intense rainfall and also periods of drier weather.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
1 community case among 20 new COVID-19 infections in Singapore
SINGAPORE: One community case was among the 20 new COVID-19 infections reported in Singapore as of noon on Monday (Apr 19), said the Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Experts in Singapore wary of rise in mutant coronavirus strains amid plans to relaunch Hong Kong travel bubble
Health care experts say the trend should be closely watched as the island nation continues to open its borders, and the detection of two new local infection clusters in the past week is a sign ... ( read original story ...)