Perched on platforms near the swimming pool at the sprawling residence, two 15-ton stone lions cut imposing figures. The main house’s exterior walls are fitted with display panels showcasing centuries ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: WHO says Beijing virus likely a European import
The emergencies chief of the World Health Organization has confirmed that China shared coronavirus sequences from its latest outbreak with the global community and says it appears the virus was ... ( read original story ...)
Ipos names Rena Lee as new chief executive
SINGAPORE - The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Ipos) has named Mrs Rena Lee as its new chief executive.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Rena Lee to succeed Daren Tang as chief executive of Singapore’s IP office
Mrs Rena Lee will succeed Mr Daren Tang as the chief executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) from Aug 1, said ... ( read original story ...)
Beleaguered businesses rejoice as Singapore moves into phase two of reopening
Shops and eateries in Singapore are gearing up to welcome street customers again after lockdown rules were relaxed as businesses reeled from more than two months of restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Two months’ jail for ex-bank loan officer who cheated elderly lorry driver of $3,000
Not knowing howto read or write in English, a lorry driver turned to a DBS loan officer for help with taking a loan from the bank.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore retailers are not hopeful that ‘revenge shopping’ after the lockdown can help bring back sales
Singapore further eased "circuit breaker" measures on Friday, allowing more businesses to resume including shopping at physical retail stores, as well as dining in at food and beverage outlets. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economic contraction could be less severe given earlier reopening, says economist
With Singapore easing some of its lockdown measures earlier than expected, its second-quarter economic contraction may not be as severe as previously projected, says Selena Ling of OCBC Bank. ( read original story ...)
Singapore opens gyms, dining out as China outbreak steadies
Singaporeans can wine and dine at restaurants, work out at the gym and socialize with no more than five people at a time as of Friday, when the city-state removed most of its pandemic lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korean cases rise, Singapore reopening
South Korea has reported 49 cases of COVID-19 as the virus continues to spread in the densely populated capital area where half of the country’s 51 million ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore expands reopening in bid to boost economy
Singapore has further eased one of the world’s toughest coronavirus lockdowns after more than two months, as authorities focus on rebooting an economy that has been pummeled by the pandemic. “The ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Singapore lifts most restrictions as cases drop
Singaporeans can wine and dine at restaurants, work out at the gym and get together but no more than five people after most lockdown restrictions are lifted ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Lovers reunite over food as Singapore eases virus lockdown
People in Singapore reunited with lovers and friends on Friday as the city-state lifted strict curbs on socialising, shopping and dining out after more than two months of lockdown amid the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Lovers reunite over favourite foods as Singapore eases virus lockdown
Singaporeans headed to restaurants to reunite with lovers and friends on Friday as the city-state lifted restrictions on socialising and dining out after more than two months of lockdown. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Election Politics Amid the Pandemic
Singaporeans are unhappy with their government’s COVID-19 response, but the opposition may be too fractured to present a viable alternative. Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat ... ( read original story ...)
Third askST@NLB podcast examines work in Singapore after Covid-19
With most workplaces shut to stem the spread of Covid-19 during the circuit breaker period, the importance of flexible work arrangements and the use of technology to facilitate remote working were ... ( read original story ...)