"I spent four days visiting my family in Zurich," the 42-year-old told The Straits Times while waiting for the inaugural VTL flight to Singapore on the morning of Monday (Nov 8). Please subscribe or ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Defends Indian-Origin Malaysian Drug Trafficker’s Death Sentence
Singapore has defended its judgement on the death sentence of a 33-year-old Indian-origin Malaysian drug trafficker at the highest level with both the prime minister and the foreign minister writing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s warning to Australia as Covid-19 cases soar despite high vaccination
It’s been more than a month since NSW came out of lockdown and several weeks since Victoria did the same, yet the predicted surge of Covid-19 cases has failed to occur. ( read original story ...)
Trial to use cleaner aviation fuel in Singapore to begin in 2022
SINGAPORE - The aviation industry in Singapore is piloting the use of cleaner fuels in planes next year. (CAAS), Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Singapore's investment company Temasek. CAAS said in a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to start pilot programme for sustainable aviation fuel
Singapore plans to introduce a year-long pilot program in 2022 to use sustainable aviation fuel at its airport amid pledges by its top companies to cut carbon emissions. ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, man to be charged after allegedly posing as gynaecologist and asking victim for photos of her genitals
A 36-year-old man will be charged today (November 13) for his alleged involvement in a series of cheating cases, including one where he pretended to be a gynaecologist and requested a victim provide ... ( read original story ...)
‘Like prison’: Singapore migrant workers suffer under Covid curbs
Bangladeshi migrant worker MD Sharif Uddin used to spend his days off with friends outside his cramped Singapore dormitory, but coronavirus curbs have for 18 months left him stuck inside during his ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore proposing harsher penalties for illegal trade in endangered wildlife; holding public consultation
The Government is proposing much stiffer penalties for the illegal trade in wildlife such as the critically endangered Sunda pangolin, as well as safeguards to protect the identity of informers ... ( read original story ...)
Live COVID-19 updates: Singapore reports 3,099 new COVID-19 cases
The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic - - - - ADDIS ABABA -- Some 53 African countries h ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: 3,099 new cases and 14 more deaths reported in Singapore; weekly infection growth rate at 1.04
Singapore yesterday (November 12) reported 3,099 new cases of Covid-19 and 14 more deaths due to complications from the disease. The daily infection tally is up from the 2,396 reported on Thursday. In ... ( read original story ...)
IN FOCUS: Amid a rapidly ageing population, what are the missing pieces in Singapore’s residential eldercare puzzle?
Staying at home or going to a nursing home have long been the only choices available for seniors in need of care. But what about those who fall in between? From group homes to retirement communities, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees boom in online purchases of groceries
After Covid-19 hit Singapore, Madam Tina Soh has had to wait longer for groceries bought online to be delivered to her home.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 3,099 new COVID-19 cases and 14 more deaths
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 3,099 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (Nov 12) as 14 more people died from complications due to the coronavirus. The fatalities were aged between 35 and 102. All ... ( read original story ...)
35-year-old among 14 more deaths in Singapore; 3,099 new cases
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (12 November) confirmed 3,099 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore – bringing the country's total case count to 233,176 – as well as 14 deaths due to the disease. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Maritime Crisis Centre’s upgraded system detects seaborne threats 10 times faster | Video
The close of the five-day Exercise Highcrest saw the unveiling of the Singapore Maritime Crisis Centre's next-generation system, which allows threats at sea to be detected 10 times faster. Its system ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Allen & Gledhill adds JP Morgan assistant general counsel as private wealth practice co-head
Singapore Big Four firm Allen & Gledhill has added Eng Cher Goh from JP Morgan to co-lead its private wealth practice. Goh has joined the firm, the largest in Singapore by lawyer headcount, after more ... ( read original story ...)