Singapore may soon allow quarantine-free crossing at its land border with Malaysia, one of the world’s busiest border crossings, the city-state’s trade minister said. ( read original story ...)
PM Lee denies Singapore’s succession is like Squid Game, rather, he’s ‘trying to build a team’
Some journalists have noted that you have, however, cleverly put two of your potential successors onto the Covid taskforce to see how they do. It looks a little like Squid Game,” said Bloomberg editor ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore business events bounce back post COVID, Hong Kong flounders
Singapore is hosting top executives of big global companies this week at a host of conferences, marking its gradual return to normalcy and underscoring the contrast with long-time rival Hong Kong, ... ( read original story ...)
Alternative to lorries? Singapore start-up launches app to transport workers by minibus
SINGAPORE: A Singapore start-up has launched a platform to book minibuses to ferry migrant workers, hoping to provide an alternative to lorries – which many firms here still use to transport workers. ( read original story ...)
2,038 new COVID cases, 6 deaths in Singapore as ICU utilisation rate dips to 58.8%
The 620th to 625th fatalities here were aged between 57 and 84. All had various underlying medical conditions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 2,038 new COVID-19 cases and 6 more deaths; overall ICU rate falls below 60%
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 2,038 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Thursday (Nov 18), as six more people died from complications due to the coronavirus. The fatalities were aged between 57 and 84. ( read original story ...)
China Believes Its ‘Time Has Come’ to Return to Power, Singapore PM Says
It will be hard for the United States and China to coexist in a world where the rivalry between the two powers is defined by morals, the prime minister of Singapore said on Wednesday. Singapore's ... ( read original story ...)
India, Singapore may resume commercial flights soon
Sources say that talks for resumption of commercial flights between Singapore and India are moving in the right direction and there can be a decision soon, as reported by news agency ANI. ( read original story ...)
Australia returns around 500,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses to Singapore
SINGAPORE: Australia returned about 500,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Singapore on Thursday (Nov 18) as part of a "sharing arrangement" agreed on in August. Under the agreement, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore gradually easing COVID-19 measures: PM Lee Hsien Loong
The Prime Minister said that the Singapore population will be ‘frustrated (and) disappointed’ if the country opens up only to tighten measures again when cases flare up, and there may also be a ‘human ... ( read original story ...)
VTL: Singapore’s tourism operators ready to welcome Malaysian tourists
Tourism operators in Singapore are ready to welcome Malaysian travellers again under the recently announced designated Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) with enhanced standards, says the Singapore Tourism ... ( read original story ...)
6 airlines to provide daily VTL flights between Singapore, Malaysia: CAAS
SINGAPORE: Six airlines have been designated to provide vaccinated travel lane (VTL) flights between Singapore and Malaysia, with one daily service each, said the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Prevalence of poor mental health among Singapore residents ‘remained stable’ in 2020: MOH survey
SINGAPORE: The prevalence of poor mental health in Singapore has remained "stable" in 2020 compared to 2017, the Ministry of Health's (MOH) latest survey said. On Thursday (Nov 18), MOH published its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM: Covid-19 measures easing step by step to avoid U-turns, human cost
Singapore has had to change course along its journey in tackling Covid-19, and is trying to persuade its people that it is necessary to accept a few thousand cases a day, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien ... ( read original story ...)
Land crossing between Singapore and Johor to open on Nov 29
Malaysia’s land border with Singapore will reopen Nov 29 to coincide with the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) between Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Changi Airport. ( read original story ...)
Singapore shophouse’s rooftop farm experience helps people realise important buzz bees bring to our lives
Beekeeper Clarence Chua’s The Sundowner, above traditional shophouse, showcases bee encounter, organic gardening and farm-to-table tastings ... ( read original story ...)