Several new hotels have recently opened or plan to open soon, and the sector expects a boost from domestic tourism and pent-up demand, but NUS Business School’s Nitin Pangarkar is not convinced. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew reaches badminton World Championships final after defeating world No 3
SINGAPORE: Badminton player Loh Kean Yew beat world number 3 Anders Antonsen on Saturday (Dec 18) to book his place in the BWF World Championships final. The Singaporean world number 22 overcame the ... ( read original story ...)
Joy in Sichuan over Singapore-born cub
Panda keeper Huang Shan beams with pride when shown photographs of the panda cub born in Singapore, the offspring of Kai Kai and Jia Jia. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
271 new COVID cases in Singapore, including 2 Omicron cases; 1 death
Some 271 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed (18 December), including two new cases of the Omicron variant, bringing the country's total case count to 275,655. Both Omicron cases are imported. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fall to Thailand in AFF Suzuki Cup clash, finish second in group
SINGAPORE: Singapore suffered their first defeat in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 on Saturday (Nov 18) after losing 2-0 to Thailand at the National Stadium. First half goals from Elias Dolah and Supachai ... ( read original story ...)
AFF Suzuki Cup: Singapore finish 2nd in Group A after losing 0-2 to Thailand
Singapore continue to find Thailand a stumbling block as they lose 0-2 to their regional rivals at the AFF Suzuki Cup to advance as Group A runners-up. ( read original story ...)
Thailand show off impressive depth with easy win over Singapore to seal top spot
The impressive depth that Thailand display in Saturday's 2-0 win over Singapore bodes well for them ahead of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 semifinals. ( read original story ...)
Thailand cruise past Singapore to secure top spot
The War Elephants proved to be too strong for the hosts despite fielding a weakened XI An understrength Thailand side have sent a huge warning to the rest of the competition as they eased past ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand beat Singapore 2-0 to remain unbeaten in Suzuki Cup
Thailand handed Suzuki Cup hosts Singapore a 2-0 defeat on Saturday to maintain their unbeaten record in Group A of the Southeast Asian championship with both nations already through to next week's ... ( read original story ...)
Suzuki Cup: Second-string Thailand beat Singapore 2-0 to top Group A
SINGAPORE - Throughout the ongoing Suzuki Cup, Lions coach Tatsuma Yoshida has been keen to temper expectations and call his team "challengers" or underdogs, and the final Group A match against ... ( read original story ...)
Volunteers and organisations honoured by Singapore Prison Service for supporting ex-offenders
A total of 266 Singapore Prison Service volunteers were presented with long service awards. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Pandemic design recognised for 1st time at Singapore Interior Design Awards
This year's Singapore Interior Design Awards saw awards handed out for the best in pandemic design for the first time. ( read original story ...)
‘Prepare for the worst’: Experts on how Singapore needs to be on its guard against Omicron
SINGAPORE - Preliminary findings point to Omicron causing milder disease, but Singapore needs to be on its guard against the new variant, say experts.It is far better for the country's healthcare ... ( read original story ...)
Indian-origin couple jailed for abusing maid, obstructing justice in Singapore
Singapore: An Indian-origin couple was on Friday jailed by a Singapore court for repeat offences relating to the hiring of a maid despite being blacklisted by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and ... ( read original story ...)
Indian-origin couple in Singapore jailed for abusing maid, obstructing justice
An Indian-origin couple was on Friday jailed by a Singapore court for repeat offences relating to the hiring of a maid despite being blacklisted by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and obstructing ... ( read original story ...)
412 new COVID-19 cases and one death in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 412 new COVID-19 cases and one fatality as of noon on Friday (Dec 17). This takes the country's death toll from coronavirus complications to 809. ( read original story ...)