SINGAPORE - Despite less-than-ideal training stints in Europe due to the pandemic, there was still plenty of positives to take home for national sailors Kimberly Lim, Cecilia Low and Ryan Lo.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-UK free trade deal kicks in as Brexit transition period ends
Singapore, Jan 1 (IANS) A free trade agreement (FTA) between the UK and Singapore takes effect from 7 a.m. on Friday, ensuring that companies from both countries continue to enjoy the same trading ... ( read original story ...)
33 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, all imported
Among them, 6 are Singapore permanent residents and 9 are foreign domestic workers.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s security agencies adapting to Covid-19’s changes and challenges
Singapore's security forces continued with key operations to defend against persistent threats, Covid-19 or not.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Op-Ed: How I found a little slice of COVID-free utopia in Singapore
Through its strict rules for travelers, Singapore was protecting its population from me. But for the first time during the pandemic, I felt safe. ( read original story ...)
UK-Singapore free trade agreement to take effect on Jan 1UK-Singapore free trade agreement to take effect on Jan 1
The free trade agreement between Singapore and the United Kingdom will take effect provisionally on Friday (Jan 1), providing ... ( read original story ...)
Firms, employees in Singapore make good use of paid leave in a year of no travel
With leisure travel grinding to a halt amid the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, many employees in Singapore found themselves in the strange position - perhaps for the first time - of not having made ... ( read original story ...)
Three couples in Singapore ring in 2021 with new babies
As many in the country were counting down to bid goodbye to the Covid-19 year at 11.59pm on Thursday, three couples in the delivery wards of three hospitals were about to meet their newborns.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Looking back on 2020: The top 8 downsides to Covid-19 in Singapore
Singapore — No doubt about it, Covid-19 changed our lives completely last year, and the adjustments have not always been easy, based on the number and variety ... ( read original story ...)
My Perfect City: Mental health in Singapore
Has Singapore found a solution to improving its citizens’ wellbeing? ( read original story ...)
Your go-to guide for bridging loans in Singapore
Let’s take a look at the following cost breakdown as an example. PHOTO: POSB Bank Let’s say you’re buying a newly launched condo valued at $1,000,000. In this scenario, you’ve already ... ( read original story ...)
End of the line: Malaysia, Singapore kill high-speed rail project
Project was first approved in 2013 but was delayed repeatedly; Malaysia wanted changes due to COVID economic downturn. ( read original story ...)
2020 Asia Pacific Fintech Industry Recap
Asia Fintech, there were some silver linings. Looking back at the year in review, these were a few of the trends that caught my attention. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Malaysia Terminate High Speed Rail Project
Singapore said a multi-billion-dollar high-speed rail linkbetween the city state and Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpurhas been terminated. ( read original story ...)
KL-Singapore High Speed Rail terminated after both countries fail to reach agreement on M’sia’s proposed changes
Both Governments had not been able to reach an agreement on Malaysia's proposed changes.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Trial to import electricity from Malaysia a ‘useful first step’ as Singapore prepares to connect with regional grid: Experts
A trial which will see Singapore import electricity from Peninsular Malaysia will be a "useful first step" in preparation for further ... ( read original story ...)