As the pandemic eases, there could be a significant cut in the headcount for short-term COVID-19-related jobs, several economists and Members of ... ( read original story ...)
Friends and family should help convince seniors in Singapore to take Covid-19 vaccine: Experts
Hundreds of unvaccinated seniors could die in the next 12 months as Singapore loosens Covid-19 rules, warned an expert.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Only one new locally Covid-19 case reported on Sunday (July 11); two virus clusters closed
One new locally transmitted case has been confirmed on Sunday (July 11), making this the fourth day in the last eight when Singapore recorded one or zero local coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
One year after GE2020: Key issues debated in Singapore’s Parliament
Singapore’s 14th Parliament has debated on an array of issues ranging from the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainability, impact of free trade agreements to racism. ( read original story ...)
Man to be charged for criminal trespass after TikTok stunt at Singapore Zoo
SINGAPORE: A man will be charged on Monday (Jun 12) with criminal trespass into an enclosure at the Singapore Zoo. On Sunday, the police said ... ( read original story ...)
Migrant workers in Singapore better poised to seek help with launch of new coalition
Migrant worker John Britto was terrified when he received a lawyer's letter asserting he had failed as a supervisor in taking care of a colleague who had suffered an injury at work. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: One unlinked locally transmitted infection among eigh new Covid-19 cases in Singapore
Singapore today recorded one new locally transmitted case of Covid-19 that has no links to past infections. Another seven cases were imported, making a total of eight new Covid-19 cases for the day. ( read original story ...)
1 new locally transmitted Covid-19 case in Singapore
SINGAPORE - There were eight new coronavirus cases confirmed as at Sunday noon (July 11), taking Singapore's total to 62,692. Of Sunday's cases, one was a locally transmitted case, who is currently ... ( read original story ...)
Australia-Singapore Bubble Delayed; G-20 Warning: Virus Update
Sydney’s virus outbreak means plans for an Australian-Singapore travel bubble have been delayed until at least year-end, the Australian Trade Minister said. New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sends second shipment of medical supplies to Indonesia as COVID-19 cases surge
SINGAPORE: Singapore said it has sent a second shipment of emergency medical supplies to Indonesia amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. A Republic of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Ex-Ngee Ann Poly lecturer issues public apology for ‘bigoted’ comments to inter-ethnic couple
The former Ngee Ann Polytechnic lecturer who was captured in a viral video making racist remarks to an inter-ethnic couple has apologised for his actions, adding that he has been facing unspecified ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Navy ship leaves with life-saving oxygen supplies to support Indonesia’s Covid-19 fight
The ship carried two tanks with 40 tonnes of liquid oxygen,500 cylinders of oxygen and 570 oxygen concentrators.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Cargo ship towed to Singapore after fire now undergoing repairs
SINGAPORE: The cargo ship that was towed to Singapore after an engine room fire is now undergoing repairs, the Maritime and Port Authority of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore abandons its zero-Covid strategy
It will be a low-key affair at a local restaurant over a dinner of roast duck. But when Joseph Chan, a Singaporean bank worker, and two childhood friends venture out to eat together tomorrow evening ... ( read original story ...)
One in 10 recovered Covid-19 patients in Singapore suffers persistent symptoms six months after infection
One in 10 recovered Covid-19 patients had persistent symptoms six months after their initial infection, a study led by the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) has found. ( read original story ...)
Singapore tightens border measures for travellers from Indonesia
Singapore is tightening border measures for travellers from Indonesia, amid the worsening COVID-19 situation in the neighbouring country. ( read original story ...)