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 ...)
Singapore’s Reopening in the Age of Omicron
As the world monitors port traffic and airport terminals, a suburban bus depot speaks volumes about the city-state’s ability to live with Covid. ( read original story ...)
SIA passengers with Omicron variant who transited in Singapore: What we know so far
SINGAPORE: Two Singapore Airlines passengers who tested positive for the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Sydney had travelled from South Africa and transited at Changi Airport be ... ( read original story ...)
1,239 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore on Tuesday (Nov 30); ICU utilisation rate up at 58.5%
There were 1,239 new Covid-19 infections reported in Singapore on Tuesday, up from 1,103 on Monday. The intensive care unit (ICU) utilisation rate was at 58.5 per cent, up from 51.2 per cent on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
47-year-old among 8 COVID deaths in Singapore, 1,239 new cases
Of the new cases, 1,217 are local – 1,193 are in the community and 24 are residents of migrant worker dormitories. The remaining 22 are imported. ( read original story ...)
Singapore enhances Covid-19 testing protocols to deal with Omicron
Travellers arriving in Singapore on the vaccinated travel lanes (VTL) from December 2 must take additional antigen rapid tests (ART) ... ( read original story ...)