Singapore will start easing some curbs put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus over the next few weeks, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Ease Restrictions on Some Businesses and Schools
Singapore will allow some schools and workplaces to resume operations in the next couple of weeks, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Confirms 932 New COVID-19 Cases, Death Toll Rises to 16
Among the new cases, five are Singaporeans or permanent residents, while 905 cases are foreign workers living in dormitories, the health ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Drop off Solidarity Payment cheques at banks, advises UOB
Singaporeans who receive their $600 Solidarity Payment by cheque are encouraged to drop it off into their banks' cheque deposit boxes as a safe and easy way of accessing their payouts.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
A 102-Year-Old Leaves Singapore Hospital After Fighting Virus
A 102-year-old woman born during the Spanish flu pandemic was discharged from a Singapore hospital after battling coronavirus, joining the handful of centenarian survivors of the outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Asia gold demand steady in Singapore, little action elsewhere
Physical bullion demand was steady in Singapore this week as investors sought cover from economic uncertainties due to the coronavirus, while activity wound down in top hub China ahead of a public ... ( read original story ...)
Solidarity Payment cheques can be encashed at designated UOB branches and community centres
Singaporeans who receive their $600 Solidarity Payment by cheque will be able to encash these at community centres and United Overseas Bank (UOB) branches.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore prepares to resume cross-border travel with South Korea, Australia, Canada and New Zealand
The city state is working with Australia, Canada, South Korea and New Zealand to resume essential trips in an effort to maintain supply chains during the Covid-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s home businesses lament lockdown shutdown
Cooks and bakers operating out of their kitchens in Singapore - and those who order meals and treats from them - have been dismayed by the government's decision to clamp down on home businesses as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Unveils New Healthcare Measures as Covid-19 Cases Jump
Singapore’s government outlined a plan to expand healthcare facilities for foreign workers as coronavirus cases in the city-state jumped, reversing a downward trend. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Unemployment expected to rose to 3.5% – UOB
Singapore’s overall unemployment rate rose to 2.4% in the first quarter of 2020, according to preliminary estimates by the Ministry of Manpower. Higher unemployment rates for both residents (from 3.2% ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore confirms 932 new COVID-19 cases, taking total to 17,101
Singapore reported 932 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the health ministry said, taking the city-state's total infections to 17,101. ( read original story ...)
Western Union Launches Singapore Labour Day Zero-Fee Offer
To celebrate Labour Day and the contribution of the international and national community of workers in Singapore, Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, ... ( read original story ...)
Crude crash brings down Singapore oil tycoon
Singapore tycoon O.K. Lim built up his oil empire from a single-truck outfit through hard work and high-risk gambles, a rags-to-riches tale that made him a legend among crude traders. - 'Major ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Extends Stay-Home Notice for Construction Workers
Singapore will extend its stay-home notice for foreign workers in the construction sector by two weeks, according to a joint press release by the government posted on an official website. ( read original story ...)
For Singapore Penguins, Shuttered Zoo Is Flippin’ Fun
With the zoo closed to the public as Singapore battles a worsening virus outbreak, its African penguins are revelling in the chance to do some exploring Photo: WILDLIFE RESERVES S ... ( read original story ...)