The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (14 January) confirmed 832 more Omicron cases among past reported infections, of whom over 65 per cent – or 543 – are local infections. The weekly infection ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore nearly a third through goal of planting 1 million trees by 2030 | Video
Singapore has planted more than 315,000 trees so far - nearly a third through its goal of planting a million trees by 2030. National Development Minister Desmond Lee says the country will double down ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Day at Expo2020 to showcase stories of taste and passion
The event will take place on Saturday January 22. Singapore Day at Expo2020 to showcase stories of taste and passion. Partner Content. News. ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s Rattanon seizes second round lead in Singapore
Thailand’s Rattanon Wannasrichan carded a six-under-par 66 to seize the second-round lead at the Singapore International today, thanks to a sensational eagle on the closing par-five 18. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore start-ups deploy satellite with engine weighing ‘less than 2 cartons of milk’ into space
A satellite fitted with an engine developed by a Nanyang Technological University (NTU) start-up was deployed successfully on Friday (Jan 14) during a space mission launched from the United States by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Man jailed, caned for attacking girlfriend with hammer, breaking friend’s nose for failing to wake up
Angered that his friend, who had fallen asleep drunk, did not wake up when he attempted to rouse him but did so when others tried, Vikram Sagathevan broke his nose. Nearly a year later, he attacked ... ( read original story ...)
Citi to Sell Southeast Asia Retail Business in $3.7 Billion Deal to Singapore’s UOB
Citigroup has agreed to sell its consumer business in four Southeast Asian markets to United Overseas Bank (UOB) for about S$5 billion ($3.7 billion), bringing the U.S. bank closer to its goal of ... ( read original story ...)
Nanosatellite from SpaceX launches into space with Singapore tech start-up’s thruster
SINGAPORE - A nanosatellite from billionaire Elon Musk's company, SpaceX, launched into orbit early on Friday (Jan 14) morning, bringing along with it a thruster that was designed and produced by a ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup to Sell Southeast Asia Consumer Businesses to Singapore’s UOB
Citigroup reaches an agreement to sell its consumer banking franchises in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam to Singapore’s United Overseas Bank. ( read original story ...)
Avengers assemble to ward off Covid-19 in Singapore exhibition of Nian Hua prints
SINGAPORE - Walk into Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall and you will be greeted by prints of Marvel superheroes Iron Man and Captain America, but with a twist. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore busts network hawking contraband e-vaporisers via Telegram
Health Sciences Authority says smugglers and peddlers have tapped messaging apps, such as Telegram and WeChat, to advertise and sell e-vaporisers, which are prohibited in the country. ( read original story ...)
Singapore wants only data centres that are efficient
Singapore's trade minister says it will be "more selective" of data centres it will allow in the country, singling out facilities that demonstrate high "resource efficiency". ( read original story ...)
Singapore HSA seizes S$200,000 worth of e-vaporiser products after raids on Telegram distribution network
Almost S$200,000 (RM622,009) worth of electronic vaporisers and related components were seized after multiple raids targeting an e-vaporiser distribution network which operated on Telegram, said the ... ( read original story ...)
Citi to sell 4 Southeast Asia retail units to Singapore’s UOB for $3.65 billion
Citigroup has agreed to sell its consumer business in four Southeast Asian markets to United Overseas Bank (UOB) for S$4.915 billion ($3.65 billion), bringing the U.S. bank closer to its goal of ... ( read original story ...)
‘Ownself check ownself’ is a virtue, Singapore in trouble if govt can’t ensure public accountability, says health minister
A government that has its own set of checks and balances is one that is accountable and functions well, which is why the Singapore government's ability to “ownself check ownself” is a virtue, Health ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is right: don’t browbeat parents into vaccinating their kids against Covid. Persuade them
While the data suggests such jabs are safe, and Omicron has raised the stakes, ultimately it should be for parents to weigh the risks and benefits, writes . ( read original story ...)