Singapore will be sending around 500,000 doses of its existing stock of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to Australia to help it accelerate its vaccination programme. ( read original story ...)
As scammers preyed on Covid-19 anxieties, crimes in Singapore rose 11.2pc in first half of 2021
The number of crimes reported in Singapore in the first half of this year rose 11.2 per cent from the same period a year ago, mainly driven by a 16 per cent rise in scams that took advantage of people ... ( read original story ...)
Half a million Pfizer doses from Singapore secured to help Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Singapore will soon send half a million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses to Australia as part of a "swap" between the two countries, delivering a boost to the nation's vaccination program. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Has a New Richest Person With $20 Billion Fortune
Forrest Li, Sea Ltd.’s billionaire co-founder, chairman and chief executive officer, has become Singapore’s richest person as shares of his company surged. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bus Depot Covid Clusters Rise, Serious Cases Stay Low
Singapore’s count of daily coronavirus cases remained above 100 for the seventh consecutive day amid a surge in clusters at bus depots, testing its resolve to use one of the world’s best vaccination ... ( read original story ...)
Private healthcare firms in Singapore see big demand for Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine
SINGAPORE - Mr Javier Chua, 20, has a low blood platelet count and health conditions that often make him feel breathless.For that reason, his mother Wini Thng, 52 - was worried about side effects if ... ( read original story ...)
Flood risks in central, western Singapore as heavy showers continue
It's the second day this week of heavy showers across the island, and flash floods may occur, PUB has said.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Resolve Tested; Indonesia Eases Curbs: Virus Update
Covid-19 case count topped 100 for the seventh straight day on Monday, testing its resolve to continue reopening its economy. Meanwhile, Indonesia further eased restrictions on movement as infections ... ( read original story ...)
British father who was booted out of Singapore for not wearing a mask reveals he was dragged out of his home and beaten by police then thrown into a mental institution but says …
He was convicted on Wednesday 18 August and sentenced to six weeks in jail for the offence - but Glynn alleges he was treated like a terrorist and was forced to go to a mental institution. ( read original story ...)
With a $26.3b fortune, this is Singapore’s new richest person
Tech billionaire Forrest Li has climbed to the top of the wealth rankings in Singapore after his Sea Ltd company surged on the markets. ( read original story ...)
147 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore; new clusters at Tampines Bus Interchange and IMH
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 147 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of noon on Monday (Aug 30), including two new clusters linked to Tampines Bus Interchange and the Institute of Mental ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore touts need for security, use cases as 5G rollouts gather steam
Government urges need to ensure 5G networks remain secured and resilient, as Singtel says it has chalked up 180,000 5G subscribers and added new business use cases running on its 5G standalone network ... ( read original story ...)
155 new COVID cases in Singapore, including 52 unlinked
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday (30 August) confirmed 122 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 67,459. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to generate new growth, jobs, prosperity for future: PM
Singapore must change gears from drawing down reserves to supporting people's livelihood to generating new growth, jobs and prosperity for the future, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. While ... ( read original story ...)
Travelling to Singapore? Here’s why you must know everything about Vaccinated Travel Pass
Introduced by Singapore, this process is still in its early stages but experts believe that this could become a pro forma for jurisdictions opening up for travellers who are vaccinated against the COV ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Singapore Becomes Most-vaccinated Country, 80% Of Population Fully Jabbed
Singapore's COVID vaccination rate is the highest in the world, as the country has inoculated 80% of the population with anti-COVID doses. ( read original story ...)