Some cab drivers said that the fare increase is timely, given increasing petrol prices and higher cost of living. ( read original story ...)
Singapore considering additional safeguards on cryptos: Minister
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is considering the introduction of additional consumer protection safeguards on cryptocurrencies, the country’s Minister in charge of MAS Tharman ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore records 12,784 new COVID cases, hospital visit measures tightened
Singapore on Tuesday (5 July) reported 12,784 new COVID-19 cases, the highest in a day in over three months. The number surpassed last Tuesday's 11,504 cases, which had been the highest daily ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore airlines boosts global flights after surge in demand
Singapore Airlines Ltd plans to increase services to destinations all across the world, as the group expects to operate at 81% capacity of pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year. ( read original story ...)
Strengthen Singapore dollar, raise CPF interest rates temporarily to address rising cost of living: WP’s Jamus Lim
SINGAPORE: With rising prices shaping up to be “a cost-of-living crisis”, the Government can do more in terms of macroeconomic policy such as by allowing a stronger Singapore dollar or having a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines expects to inch closer to pre-pandemic capacity by 2022-end
Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) said it expects passenger capacity to reach about 81% of pre-pandemic levels by December as flyers rush to the skies after the easing of COVID-19 curbs. ( read original story ...)
Current COVID-19 Wave In Singapore Not As Severe As Omicron Wave: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung
The ongoing COVID-19 wave in Singapore will not be as severe as the one driven by the Omicron variant that hit the country earlier this year, health minister Ong Ye Kung said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore president Halimah Yacob tests positive for Covid-19
Singapore's president announced Monday she had tested positive for Covid-19, but said that her symptoms were mild as she had been vaccinated. ( read original story ...)
Singapore may introduce further cryptocurrency restrictions
Singapore government says it is exploring the possibility of implementing additional rules to safeguard consumer interests, pointing to potential restrictions on retail participation and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s COVID wave should be less severe: health minister
Singapore’s latest influx of COVID-19 infections won’t be as bad as last year, a top health official said today. ( read original story ...)
Lift chicken export ban to Singapore before it is too late, Malaysian breeders tell government
Malaysia’s poultry industry players have urged the government to lift the chicken export ban, or they will lose out on the Singapore market. They also stresse ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore near or at peak of current Covid-19 wave, with cases expected to cross 12k: minister
Singapore is near, if not already at, the peak of the current wave of Covid-19 infections, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Tuesday (July 5). ( read original story ...)
Retailers in Singapore are feeling a ‘margin squeeze,’ says industry body
Ernie Koh of the Singapore Retailers Association discusses what the Singapore government is doing to help the retail industry. ( read original story ...)
Singapore regulator issues fresh appeal for clean power
The Energy Market Authority has already attracted proposals for 1.2 GW of renewable electricity, to be generated in four southeast Asian nations, and wants to raise that figure to 4 GW by 2035. ( read original story ...)
Current COVID-19 wave ‘will not be as severe’ as earlier Omicron wave; indications show Singapore near peak: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE: The current wave of COVID-19 infections will not be as severe as the Omicron wave earlier this year, said Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung on Tuesday (Jul 5). Responding to a parliamentary ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore retail sales rise at faster pace of 17.8% in May
Sales were helped by the continued boost from tourist spending after travel restrictions were eased. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)