Singapore will recalibrate its foreign worker policies to balance between remaining accepting of those from overseas, and addressing the economic and social concerns of its citizens, Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
78 new COVID-19 cases detected in Singapore; 21 unlinked
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday (8 August) reported the detection of XX new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to XX + 65,686. ( read original story ...)
PM Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day message: Singapore in more resilient position amid COVID-19 battle | Video
In his National Day message, PM @Lee Hsien Loong says Singapore is in a "more resilient position" in its battle against COVID-19. But he notes that the pandemic has strained fault lines in society and ... ( read original story ...)
73 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 21 unlinked
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 73 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of noon on Sunday (Aug 8), including 21 with no links to previous cases. Forty-three infections linked to previous ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore vaccination target, Krafton IPO and Toshiba earnings
Meanwhile, Foxconn -- assembler for number four Apple -- will post earnings and make a play for the fast growing electric vehicle market. But entering a new industry is fraught with peril, as Foxconn ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reclaims international travel under new normal
The city-state’s government has shifted gears after meeting a vaccination milestone with two-thirds fully jabbed ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to ease Covid curbs for the vaccinated
Singapore will ease restrictions from Tuesday on dining and gathering for people who received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine, a media report said. The relaxed measures, part of the government's ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore requires unvaccinated workers from F&B, other higher-risk sectors must take Covid-19 rapid tests twice weekly from Oct 1
From Oct 1, non-vaccinated workers from selected sectors including those in higher-risk settings such as eateries and gyms must undergo Covid-19 rapid tests twice a week. The Government’s Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Billionaire Kwek Leng Beng’s City Developments To Post Losses Amid China Woes, Covid-19 Lockdowns
City Developments—controlled by billionaire Kwek Leng Beng—said Friday the property developer will report further losses in the first half this year amid the lingering impact Covid-19 lockdowns and ... ( read original story ...)
COVID: Singapore reports 81 new cases, 16 unlinked
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Saturday (7 August) reported 81 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 65,686. ( read original story ...)
Singapore now easing Covid-19 curbs in shift to life with virus
Singapore have announced plans to ease Covid restrictions on daily life and begin slightly loosening border controls, citing a vaccination rate that now ranks among the best in the world. ( read original story ...)
75 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore; 16 unlinked infections
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 75 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of noon on Saturday (Aug 7), including 16 infections with no links to previous cases. Fifty infections were linked to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: It’s time Singapore gives its Olympians extra push for success
With more athletes daring to go for the Olympics, it is time for Singapore to give extra support for those who qualify for the Games, says Yahoo's Chia Han Keong. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Singapore athletes lauded for resilience, but swimmers “not up to expectations”
Team Singapore chef de mission Ben Tan lauded the Tokyo Olympic athletes for their resilience in training and qualifying amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore minister warns of more Covid-19 cases as economy opens up
Singapore's Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has warned that more people will come down with COVID-19 as the trade and financial hub opens up its economy and moves towards treating the virus as an endemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to grant licences to digital payments services providers in ‘momentous’ move for cryptocurrencies
The development cements the city’s status as Asia’s leading crypto-financial hub, experts say, as rivals such as Hong Kong have adopted stricter stances. ( read original story ...)