Singapore's key price gauge rose by the fastest pace in nearly three years in October, mainly driven by higher services and food inflation. The core inflation rate — the central bank's favoured ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Covid-19 weekly infection growth rate below one for 10 consecutive days
There were 1,461 new Covid-19 infections reported in Singapore on Monday (Nov 22), down from 1,670 on Sunday. This is the lowest number of daily cases recorded since Sept 27, when Singapore reported 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sets ‘aspirational targets’ for energy and chemicals sector, part of move to transform Jurong Island
SINGAPORE: Singapore has set "aspirational targets" for its energy & chemicals (E&C) sector to increase its output of sustainable products by four times from 2019 levels and achieve more than six ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to transform Jurong Island into a sustainable energy and chemicals park
The park will operate sustainably and export its sustainable products globally, said Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Shell Builds Singapore Pyrolysis Oil Unit to Convert Plastic Waste to Chemicals
Royal Dutch Shell said on Tuesday it plans to build a pyrolysis oil upgrader to turn plastic waste into chemical feedstock at its petrochemical complex in Singapore, part of its shift from oil and gas ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reunites with Australia in tears and plushies
Singaporean families have reunited with their loved ones in Australia after travel finally reopened Sunday. The Australian High Commission Singapore captured emotional moments of families arriving ... ( read original story ...)
New forms of tribalism can take root and affect politics in Singapore: Lawrence Wong
"We cannot assume that the harmony we now enjoy is solid, let alone permanent," he said at a roundtable on identity.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Cases Fall; Indonesia Lowest Since 2020: Virus Update
A delegation of Chinese health experts is conducting site inspections in Hong Kong to review the city’s virus measures. Merck’s Covid-19 pill is now available in the Philippines. ( read original story ...)
Bishan otters produce 8th litter of pups and other wildlife sightings in Singapore
In our Wildlife Around Singapore series, we share interesting flora and fauna that have been sighted around the island. ( read original story ...)
Return to strict Covid-19 curbs a last resort, says Singapore health minister
A return to stricter Covid-19 curbs in Singapore will be a “last resort”, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Monday (Nov 22), as the Government partially eased limits on social gatherings and dining ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Cases Fall; Morgan Stanley on Test List: Virus Update
Singapore cases fell for a fifth straight day, as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong discussed the resumption of safe travel with Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. Indonesia posted the lowest number ... ( read original story ...)
Some UK travellers face hurdles entering Singapore under VTL scheme
SINGAPORE: Some travellers from the United Kingdom are facing difficulties entering Singapore under its vaccinated travel lane (VTL) scheme due to certain gaps in the system. The VTL scheme, which ... ( read original story ...)
US toll giant’s prospective sale to Singapore-based biz revs up security concerns
Americans who sign up for automatic payments at toll booths provide sensitive information, such as their home addresses, credit card numbers, driver’s license information and license plate ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 1,461 new COVID-19 cases and 5 more deaths; ICU utilisation rate inches up
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 1,461 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Nov 22), the lowest number of infections in nearly two months. This is the first time since Sep 25 that Singapore's daily ... ( read original story ...)
105-year-old among 5 COVID deaths in Singapore; 1,461 new cases
The 663rd to 667th fatalities here were aged between 61 and 105. All, except for an unvaccinated case, had various underlying medical conditions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore health minister says return to strict Covid-19 curbs a last resort in future
A return to stricter Covid-19 curbs in Singapore will be a "last resort", Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Monday, as the city-state partially eased limits on social gatherings and dining out under ... ( read original story ...)