Singapore's former Olympic champion Joseph Schooling will soon start national service after deferring it for years, officials said Thursday, following the swim ... ( read original story ...)
All but one of 935 new COVID cases in Singapore local
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (17 September) confirmed 935 new coronavirus cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 75,783. ( read original story ...)
Surge in Singapore COVID cases ‘much earlier’ than expected: Ong Ye Kung
Singapore's current surge in COVID-19 cases came much earlier than authorities had hoped for, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Friday (17 September), a day after the city-state reported 910 new ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Welcomes U.S.-Australia Submarine Deal but EU Furious at Being Left Out
Singapore's prime minister hopes the deal will "contribute constructively to the peace and stability of the region and complement the regional architecture." ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore foreign minister’s apology lays bare angst over elite school obsession and class divide
The incident has fuelled discussion on how capabilities are measured by the schools a person attended, and raised questions about leaders’ private views. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Singapore optimistic as severe COVID-19 cases remain low
Singapore, which has one of the world's highest COVID-19 vaccination rates, is seeing encouraging signs that the number of severe cases is not rising at the same pace as new infections, a senior ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to allow transit for those with travel history to Indonesia from Wednesday
Singapore will begin to allow travellers with travel history to Indonesia to transit through Singapore from 11.59pm on Wednesday (22 September). ( read original story ...)
Singapore Makes Home Recovery Key for More Covid Patients
Singapore has made home recovery the default for certain Covid-19 patients this week and plans to include more age groups, the government said on Friday, in a further sign the country was looking to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s daily COVID-19 cases likely to hit 1,000 soon: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE: Singapore should be prepared to see its daily COVID-19 cases cross the 1,000 mark soon, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Friday (Sep 17). “This is day 26 of the current wave. Daily ... ( read original story ...)
COMMENT: Illiterate? Singapore MPs need to be schooled on Parliament
It was the gaffe that went viral and could have been heard around the world. At first, it could barely be heard during Tuesday's (14 September) marathon 13.5-hour Parliament sitting. But then the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore plans to improve worker dormitories after virus outbreak
Singapore announced on Friday new standards for migrant worker dormitories, with the aim of reducing the risk of transmission of infectious diseases and improving living conditions after the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange could receive its first SPAC listing application in weeks, CEO says
SGX is speaking with potential SPAC sponsors and seeing "a robust pipeline" of potential listings, its CEO Loh Boon Chye told CNBC in an exclusive interview. ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM gets COVID-19 booster shot, urges others to follow
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Friday he had received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot and urged other elderly people to come forward to get a shot amid a new wave of infections ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore prime minister gets Covid-19 vaccine booster jab
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong received his Covid-19 vaccine booster jab at Singapore General Hospital this morning. “Cases are increasing rapidly. A booster jab will strengthen your ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore government announces $1 billion new fund to boost local stock market
The new fund, to be set up with state investment firm Temasek, will help "promising high-growth" companies raise capital through public listings in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to court equity listings with package including $1.1 bln fund
Singapore moved to attract high-growth local and overseas companies to raise capital on Singapore Exchange and broaden the city-state's appeal as a financing hub on Friday with a package of funding ... ( read original story ...)