How much can a forest do in mitigating floods in Singapore and what are the economic and human costs of cutting the forest down? ( read original story ...)
Why Singapore Remains One of the Best Place to Start a Fintech Business
Singapore has consistently ranked amongst the top locations in the world to start a business, recognized by the global community for its competitive corporate tax rate, skilled workforce, advanced ... ( read original story ...)
FT readers: your favourite restaurants in Singapore
The city-state eateries you love the most range from no-frills takeaways to Michelin-starred smart — and they’re all mouthwatering ... ( read original story ...)
Can Singapore become a hub for sustainable cruise ships?
SINGAPORE: Badly hit by the COVID-19 crisis, the cruise line industry is bracing for a comeback – but in a more environmentally sustainable way. Prior to the pandemic, the global cruise sector was ... ( read original story ...)
Monetary Authority of Singapore and Bank Negara Malaysia to Support Efficient Real-Time, Cross-Border Payments
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the nation's reserve bank and financial regulator, and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). the central bank of the Southeast Asian country, revealed that they are ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Minister Pledges Clearer Messaging on Virus Steps
The Singapore government can do a better job communicating the country’s virus strategy, a minister said, addressing residents’ frustrations over confusing signals on the financial hub’s reopening ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports over 2,000 new Covid cases despite 82% vaccination coverage
Of the new cases, 1,676 were in the community, 373 were in migrant worker dormitories and eight were imported cases, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a press release. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: 2,057 new cases in Singapore, 6 more deaths
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday (3 October) reported 2,057 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, bringing the country's total case count to 103,843. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 cases in Singapore fall for second straight day with 2,057 infections, 6 more deaths reported
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 2,057 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (Oct 3), the second straight day the country has seen a fall in new infections. There were also six more deaths from ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore doctors, healthcare workers overwhelmed by surge in Covid-19 cases and changing protocols
Clinics who attend to and provide swab tests for Covid-19 patients have been much busier than usual, seeing up to twice the number of patients with acute respiratory symptoms now than they did before ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Man arrested within six hours for allegedly stabbing another man in Yishun Street 31
A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing another man with a knife in Yishun Street 31 on Saturday (Oct 2). ( read original story ...)
Singapore hits record daily number of Covid-19 cases, despite high vaccination rate.
Singapore has vaccinated the majority of its population, yet in recent days it has still experienced a record surge in new Covid-19 cases. Coronavirus infections in the Southeast Asian city-state rose ... ( read original story ...)
Shipping executive based in Singapore played key role in return of stolen Indian artefacts
NEW DELHI - In 1971, a 10th Century bronze statue of Nataraja - a symbol of the Hindu god Shiva as the cosmic dancer - was stolen from the Punnainallur Temple in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, the south ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Recreation Club members vote against lease renewal for Padang site and proposed levy
SLA has offered SRC a 30-year extension for a sum of $18,404,070, which the club has to accept by Nov 19. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Minister Vows Clearer Virus Messaging Amid Criticism
Singapore authorities need to do a better job communicating the country’s virus strategy, a minister said, addressing residents’ frustrations over confusing signals on the financial hub’s reopening ... ( read original story ...)
Proposed law on foreign interference is aimed at hostile actors: Singapore envoy tells UN review
Ambassador Umej Bhatia delivered Singapore's national statement at the adoption of its third Universal Periodic Review outcome.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)