The lions at the Mandai Wildlife Group's Zoo and Night Safari which had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month were infected by the more contagious Delta strain. ( read original story ...)
EU, Israel, Singapore impose travel restriction on South Africa over new Covid-19 variant
Most African countries including Nigeria have yet to impose travel restrictions on South Africa over the new Covid-19 variant. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to curb arrivals from 7 African countries over variant
Singapore will restrict arrivals from seven African countries, health officials said Friday, after South Africa discovered a new Covid-19 variant with a large number of mutations. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to rule Tuesday on disabled Malaysian’s execution
Singapore’s top court will decide Tuesday on the fate of a Malaysian man on death row who is believed to be mentally disabled, his family and a rights group said Friday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Zoo lions have recovered from COVID-19, exhibit to reopen
Singapore Zoo will reopen its African lion exhibit with the lions having fully recovered after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this month. ( read original story ...)
Who’s into pottery? Here’s what you can check out at the first Singapore Clay Festival
Singapore Clay Festival ’21 is taking place from now until Nov 29 at Enabling Village, Singapore’s inclusivity hotspot at Redhill, where you can admire and purchase a wide range of creative clay works ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to weigh actions after DBS glitch
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s central bank says it will consider supervisory actions after DBS Group Holdings Ltd suffered one of the worst digital disruptions for South-East Asia’s biggest lender in the ... ( read original story ...)
Rights Markets: Singapore Media Festival Takes Hybrid Route While Hong Kong FilMart Stays Online Only
Audiovisual rights markets in Asia are coming up with new features to attract and retain executive interest, as business travel in the region remains deeply troublesome. The Singapore Media Festival, ... ( read original story ...)
Black Friday 2021 in Singapore: the best early deals available now
You can score big savings on tech during Black Friday 2021, and we’re on hand to help you find the best deals. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Stalin requests Scindia for temporary air bubble arrangement with Singapore, Malaysia to facilitate Tamil diaspora
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin wrote to Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia requesting him to make a temporary air transport bubble agreement wit ... ( read original story ...)
20 mths on, flights to Singapore from Mumbai resume Mon
Mumbai: After a 20-month hiatus, flights between Mumbai and Singapore are set to resume from November 29 with seven weekly flights to be operated by S. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 1,275 new COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths; daily caseload lowest in more than 2 months
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 1,275 new COVID-19 cases and three more deaths linked to the coronavirus as of noon on Thursday (Nov 25). This is the lowest number of new infections since Sep 21 as well ... ( read original story ...)
1,275 new COVID cases, 3 more deaths in Singapore
The 679th to 681st fatalities here were aged between 69 and 74. All had various underlying medical conditions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew shocks world number one Kento Momota at Indonesia Open
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Loh Kean Yew stunned world number one and tournament top seed Kento Momota at the Indonesia Open on Thursday (Nov 25). Loh beat the Japanese player 21-7, 17-21, 21-19 in a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fuel oil stocks jump as imports climb
Singapore residual fuel oil inventories jumped 7% in the week ended Nov. 24, climbing to an 11-week high as net import volumes rose, official data showed on Thursday. SINGAPORE, Nov 25 (Reuters) - ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: minister says high vaccination rate could protect Singapore from Europe-like rebound
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said growing natural immunity and faster roll-out of boosters would help the city state cope even if another wave hits. ( read original story ...)