In the U.S., California Governor Gavin Newsom warned infections could surge in the winter and asked eligible residents to get booster shots. Novavax Inc. filed for authorization of its shot in the U.K ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees record 5,324 new coronavirus cases in ‘unusual surge’
The Ministry of Health said it would look into the ‘unusually high’ infection numbers resulting from many positive tests within a small window. ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Creative work spaces will likely change in Singapore’s post-pandemic offices
If our way of working is evolving to become more flexible, our creative spaces and methods of collaboration must adapt to both physical and virtual workspaces too, says INSEAD’s Manuel Sosa. ( read original story ...)
Singapore extends VTL to Swiss and Australians
Singapore will extend the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme to Australia and Switzerland for entry into Singapore starting 8 November 2021. It is part of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 5,324 new COVID-19 cases and 10 more deaths
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 5,324 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Oct 27) as 10 more people died from complications due to the virus. The fatalities are aged between 54 and 96. All ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 5,324 new Covid-19 cases on Oct 27
SINGAPORE - There were 5,324 new Covid-19 infections reported on Wednesday (Oct 27), comprising 4,651 new cases in the community, 661 in migrant worker dormitories and 12 imported cases,said the ... ( read original story ...)
Harry Birtwistle determined to do his best for Wolves, misses life in Singapore
Despite missing life in Singapore, Wolverhampton player Harry Birtwistle is determined to do his best for the English Premier League club after signing his first pro contract. ( read original story ...)
Wolves’ Harry Birtwistle is first Singapore-born player to sign for EPL club
Harry Birtwistle became the first Singapore-born footballer to sign for an English Premier League club, when he penned a contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Ranking Drop Highlights Pain of Opening Up After Covid Zero
Singapore now occupies the lowest spot ever in Bloomberg’s Covid Resilience Ranking for a former No. 1 as the city-state confronts a trail-blazing, but polarizing, shift to living with the virus. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Writers Festival: Meet author R.L. Stine online
By exploring complicated relationships between guilt and pleasures, we are hoping that these novel pursuits will appeal to a wider audience and signal that the festival is not afraid of pushing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore detects five imported Covid-19 cases among 5,134 VTL travellers
Of the 5,134 travellers who have entered Singapore under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme so far, only five have tested positive for Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Outlook for Industrial Production looks solid – UOB
Barnabas Gan, Economist at UOB Group, comments on the latest Industrial Production figures in Singapore. Key Takeaways “Singapore’s industrial production contracted in Septemb ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore convicts Chinese couple of Covid-19 contact tracing offences
Chinese national Hu Jun tested positive for Covid-19 in January last year, nine days after arriving in Singapore from Wuhan to spend Lunar New Year with his family. He and his wife Shi Sha were on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore companies applaud govt’s move to allow workers from India, S Asia
Several companies, facing labour shortage, have expressed uncertainty about the rate of workers from South Asian countries allowed to enter Singapore from Wednesday, reported the Channel News Asia. ( read original story ...)
Amazon to create 200 more jobs in Singapore, opens new office over 3 floors at Asia Square
SINGAPORE - Amazon Singapore is set to create 200 more jobs by the end of next year, as the e-commerce giant scales up its presence through a new office spanning three floors at Asia Square Tower 1.. ( read original story ...)
Singapore welcomes Australia’s assurance that AUKUS will promote ‘stable and secure’ Asia Pacific: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: Singapore welcomes Australia’s assurance that its recent defence pact with the United States and the United Kingdom will meet a number of criteria including the promotion of a “stable and ... ( read original story ...)