Even by boutique hotel standards, Hotel G Singapore is a bit of an eccentric. Tucked away in Bras Basah, this hotel’s special brand of whimsy might best be described as vintage -meets-surrealism, ... ( read original story ...)
LinkedIn seeks to match skills, not past experience, in Singapore initiative
Professional networking platform unveils pilot scheme in Singapore with the aim to encourage businesses to hire based on a jobseeker's skills, rather than past experience or qualifications, and assess ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook post claiming 3-year-old died from Covid-19 at KKH ‘a total fabrication’, says Singapore health official
A Facebook post claiming that a three-year-old had died from Covid-19 at KK Women’s and Childrens Hospital (KKH) is “a total fabrication”, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said today (Aug 14). “The ... ( read original story ...)
58 new COVID cases in Singapore, including 17 unlinked
Singapore on Saturday (14 August) reported 58 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the country's total to 66,119 infections. ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees light at the end of Covid’s tunnel
Singapore upgraded its 2021 growth projection on Wednesday (August 11) as its trade-reliant economy charted a stronger than expected rec ... ( read original story ...)
LinkedIn launches Singapore job platform focused more on applicants’ skills than education or past job titles
From September, the professional jobs networking site LinkedIn will pilot a new job-matching platform in Singapore that focuses on candidates’ skill sets, rather than educational qualifications and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 44th Covid-19 death; 84 year-old-man confirmed dead of virus complications
An 84 year-old Singaporean succumbed to complications due to Covid-19 on Friday, bringing the total number of fatalities to 44 for the republic. ( read original story ...)
Bizarre! Singapore woman makes SOS call after suspecting hissing cobra in bedroom, turns out to be an electric toothbrush
Guess what? After she made an SOS call to the rescue team, turns out it was an electric toothbrush. Yes! That's exactly what you read. ( read original story ...)
Five charged with abusive behaviour towards public servants, including safe distancing ambassadors in Singapore
Four men and one woman, aged 33 to 58, were charged yesterday (August 13) with offences related to abusive behaviour towards public servants. In two cases, they are accused of flouting Covid-19 laws. ( read original story ...)
LinkedIn to pilot initiative for job seekers that links skills to job roles in Singapore
SINGAPORE: A pilot programme to promote hiring based on skills rather than a candidate’s educational qualifications was introduced on Saturday (Aug 14) by networking site LinkedIn. The skills-based ... ( read original story ...)
Retail workers in supermarkets, malls have to test for Covid-19 twice a week if not fully vaccinated, says Singapore MoH
Staff members at retail shops in malls and supermarket outlets who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 or have not completed their two-dose shots will have to undergo tests twice a week, along with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore must build on key strengths, grow new ones: DPM
As Singapore navigates the uncertain future, three strengths will buoy it up - its sense of unity, its people's creative capacity and the broader social compact forged over the years - Deputy Prime ... ( read original story ...)
45 new locally transmitted cases in Singapore, including 13 unlinked
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 45 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of noon on Friday (Aug 13), including 13 with no links to previous cases. This is the lowest daily number of locally ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 49 COVID-19 cases
SINGAPORE, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 49 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the total tally in the country to 66,061. The new infections included 45 locally ... ( read original story ...)
I spent a day on a tiny island just off the coast of Singapore that’s home to 130 people
Pulau Ubin, an island that's less than 6 square kilometres in size, is one of the last remaining kampongs (villages) in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Plans to Extend Its ‘Vaccinate or Regular Test’ Regime
Singapore plans to expand its Covid-19 “vaccinate or regular test” regime as the city state continues to tackle coronavirus, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health. ( read original story ...)