Zhao, the richest person in cryptocurrency with a fortune of about $90 billion, took to Twitter to say the affiliate’s investment in another exchange -- one that was regulated -- made the application ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Filmgarde to Close Indie Cinemas, Blames Changing Film Market
Filmgarde, an independent cinema exhibitor in Singapore, is to close two of its three cinema complexes. The company pointed to “changing trends in the film industry.” The company will allow its leases ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Covid-19 infection growth rate edges up; 389 new Omicron cases
Covid-19 infection growth rate rose to 1.83 on Monday (Jan 10), up from 1.80 on Sunday, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its daily update. ( read original story ...)
Couple from China discontinue appeals, will begin jail terms for obstructing COVID-19 contact tracing in Singapore
SINGAPORE: A couple from China who were sentenced to jail for obstructing COVID-19 contact tracers in Singapore have thrown in the towel after almost two years of fighting their case in co ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ‘open to idea’ of cohort smoking ban, will study how New Zealand implements ban
SINGAPORE: Singapore is open to the idea of a cohort smoking ban, Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon said in Parliament on Tuesday (Jan 11). He was responding to Members of Parliament ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore football club Warriors fined $26k for failing to pay player salaries, other offences
Cash-strapped club who sat out the 2020 and 2021 seasons of the Singapore Premier League allowed to pay fine in instalments. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Police visit restaurant in Singapore following complaints of promoters being naked
Police were summoned to a restaurant in Singapore following complaints that its promoters were naked. The matter occurred after the restaurant ― Thai BBQ restaurant Mr Mookata ― enlisted shirtless ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines aims to raise $500m-$750m in U.S. bond deal – sources
SYDNEY: Singapore Airlines is aiming to raise $500 million to $750 million in a U.S. dollar bond deal, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on condition of anonymity as the ... ( read original story ...)
Delays Seen for Singapore Resort Developments on Covid, BT Says
Iconic Singapore resorts Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa are both expected to see delays in development projects, Business Times reported, though the extent of those delays is unclear. ( read original story ...)
Amid rising costs, Singapore government aims to maintain wage growth and diversify food imports: Low Yen Ling
SINGAPORE: With prices rising on multiple fronts, the Government is striving to maintain wage growth and diversify food imports to lessen the impact of inflation, said Minister of State for Trade and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore targets ‘further recovery’ in travel demand in 2022
Singapore anticipates "further recovery" in passenger traffic this year - in line with global projections - as it reiterates its commitment to reopening its borders to all vaccinated travellers. ( read original story ...)
US updates COVID-19 travel health notice for Singapore after ‘unknown’ classification
SINGAPORE: The United States has updated its travel health notice for Singapore, about a week after it advised against travel to the country. In an update on Mond ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore calms fears over Covid-19 mRNA jabs for young children
Singapore officials on Monday (Jan 10) sought to assuage parents' concerns about children aged five to 11 years getting Covid-19 vaccines, by highlighting the absence of serious adverse events since ... ( read original story ...)
Col. Sanders rides a giant rooster into Singapore’s Lunar New Year
In the spirit of the festive season, a heritage institution is adding some pop culture appeal to draw the masses. Starting today, catch Iron Man and Captain America in opera costumes and Ronald ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore cat climbs into a claw machine and becomes the best prize of all
One community cat in the Clementi area of Singapore somehow found its way into a claw machine filled with soft plush toys. And let's just say it became the most sought-after plushie there. Facebook ... ( read original story ...)
Cities on screen: seven snapshots of Singapore
A landscape in constant flux plays a key role in these portraits of both the light and dark sides of Singaporean society ... ( read original story ...)