- Singapore to isolate fewer foreign workers in new coronavirus policy 26 Sep 2020 07:02 Singapore will quarantine fewer migrant workers in their dormitories should Covid-19 cases be detected in the living quarters, tweaking its approach to reduce work disruption and improve their welfare. The new policy will isolate smaller groups when a new …
- Biman to resume flights on Dhaka-Singapore route from Oct 1 26 Sep 2020 01:33 After months of shutdown due to the pandemic Biman Bangladesh Airlines will resume flying on the Dhaka-Singapore route from October 1. The national flag carrier will initially operate one weekly flight (Thursday) on the Dhaka-Singapore-Dhaka route, Biman …
- Singapore in world first for facial verification 25 Sep 2020 22:30 Image caption A woman absorbed by her mobile phone in front of the Singapore skyline Singapore will be the first country in the world to use facial verification in its national identity scheme. The biometric check will give Singaporeans secure access to …
- 2 passers-by lauded by SBS Transit for subduing man who attacked a bus driver 25 Sep 2020 20:57
- Acra commences enforcement actions against two companies related to Bellagraph Nova founders Nelson and Terence Loh 25 Sep 2020 20:57
- Founder of troubled S’pore oil trader Hin Leong charged with second forgery offence 25 Sep 2020 20:57
- 10.5 years’ jail for former teacher who sexually abused 8 boys, fled overseas for 17 years 25 Sep 2020 20:57
- S’pore and Japan launch residence track for essential movement of executives who are work-pass holders: MFA 25 Sep 2020 20:57
- Survey finds 20 new animal species on Pulau Ubin, including a spider not recorded elsewhere in the world 25 Sep 2020 20:57
- 14-year-old girl among 162 suspected drug offenders nabbed in 2-week islandwide operation 25 Sep 2020 20:57
- Jail and caning for married man who molested young niece, forced her to perform sex act 25 Sep 2020 20:57
- SportSG, Dow to turn 300,000 old sports shoes into jogging tracks, playgrounds 25 Sep 2020 20:57
- Death of Covid-19-positive migrant worker at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital ruled a suicide 25 Sep 2020 20:56
- ‘Think of your family’: Crushed by her husband’s suicide, widow urges migrant workers to choose life 25 Sep 2020 20:56
- NTU associate professor jailed and banned from driving for colliding into motorcyclist while making discretionary right turn 25 Sep 2020 20:56
- Man allegedly takes upskirt photo of woman in Hougang, punches her when confronted 25 Sep 2020 20:56
- Ion Orchard, Lucky Plaza and Paragon among places visited by Covid-19 cases while infectious 25 Sep 2020 20:56
- Universities, polytechnics, ITEs reviewing curriculum for a ‘new way’ of teaching, learning: Lawrence Wong 25 Sep 2020 20:56
- Singapore's population shrinks for first time since 2003 25 Sep 2020 18:56 Singapore's population has shrunk for the first time since 2003 as travel curbs and job losses brought about by the coronavirus pandemic have pushed foreign workers from the global business hub. According to an annual population report the overall …
- New Silkroutes Group Got Notice From Commercial Affairs Department & Monetary Authority Of Singapore 25 Sep 2020 18:06
- Why is Singapore falling behind in press freedom? 25 Sep 2020 16:04 Earlier this week, Singapore police briefly detained PJ Thum, the founder and director of New Naratif, in what rights groups say is the latest incident in a series of attacks on free media in the Southeast Asian city-state. The security officials also …
- Singapore's Wilmar unit to raise $2 billion in China IPO 25 Sep 2020 15:00 SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore agribusiness Wilmar International said on Thursday its China business, Yihai Kerry Arawana (YKA), was set to raise 13.9 billion yuan ($2.06 billion) in its proposed initial pubic offering. The issue price for the proposed …
- News24.com | Newcastle's Singapore suitors face new probe as woes mount 25 Sep 2020 14:03 Newcastle United (Getty Images) Singapore regulators said Friday they are investigating several companies linked to two local entrepreneurs seeking to buy English football club Newcastle United, adding to concerns about the bid. Little-known Bellagraph …
- Singapore Slow-Walking Halal Probe 25 Sep 2020 10:02 By: Murray Hunter There are growing concerns among critics of Singapore’s halal certification program that an investigation into irregularities in the program is being swept under the rug. Critics were quoted citing specific allegations of corruption in …
- Singapore COVID-19-testing "SwabBot" pushes boundaries (and nasal cavities) 25 Sep 2020 09:50 SINGAPORE, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Seeking to improve the sometimes uncomfortable process of getting a COVID-19 test, a Singapore company has developed an automated swab-testing robot which could also cut risks facing healthcare workers during the pandemic. To …
- Singapore Industrial Production Rises Most In 5 Months 25 Sep 2020 09:03 Singapore industrial production grew at the fastest pace in five months in August driven by strong expansion in electronics output, data from the Economic Development Board showed Friday. Industrial output grew 13.7 percent on a yearly basis in August, …
- 11 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 2 imported infections 25 Sep 2020 08:18 SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 11 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (Sep 25), the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its preliminary daily update. There are no community cases based on investigations so far, said the health ministry. It is the fourth …
- Singapore’s manufacturing output rebounds in August with 13.7% rise 25 Sep 2020 06:07 SINGAPORE: Singapore’s manufacturing output rebounded in August after contracting for three months, boosted by electronics production and improvement in all but two clusters. Industrial production rose 13.7 per cent in August on a year-on-year basis, said …
- Japan to reopen borders with Singapore, Brunei for expatriates 25 Sep 2020 06:01 TOKYO: Japan said on Friday it has agreed with Singapore and Brunei to reopen their borders for newly arriving expatriates and other long-term residents from next Wednesday and Oct 8, respectively. Those eligible to travel will be allowed in on condition …
- Singapore FinTech Company TranSwap Clinches Platinum Award At Hong Kong IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards 2019 25 Sep 2020 05:59 Singapore cross-border payments firm TranSwap has been awarded the Platinum Award for Payment Tech category at the prestigious IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards. Video-streamed on 24 September 2020, the award showcases and celebrates the extraordinary …
- Singapore August manufacturing surges 13.7% year-on-year, beats forecasts 25 Sep 2020 05:38 SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's industrial output rose 13.7% year-on-year in August, beating economists' expectations, buoyed by a 44.2% jump in electronics production, official data showed on Friday. Economists had expected a 4.6% increase, …
- COVID-19: Singapore, Japan launch 'residence track' for business travellers who are work pass holders 25 Sep 2020 04:54 SINGAPORE: Singapore and Japan launched a "residence track" travel arrangement for business executives and professionals who are work pass holders. "The residence track will provide for the movement of business executives and business …
- Singapore food manufacturers to get opportunity to list products on FairPrice Marketplace 25 Sep 2020 04:54 SINGAPORE: Local food manufacturers can now apply to list their products on the FairPrice Marketplace platform, under an initiative that will help them improve their visibility in the market and allow them to test the reception to their new items. The …
- Singaporeans most anxious about economic issues and contracting Covid-19 in public spaces: Study 25 Sep 2020 04:35
- Explainer: What are the FinCEN leaks and how are Singapore banks involved? 25 Sep 2020 04:35
- Marathoner Soh Rui Yong denies lawyer’s charge that he was jealous of fellow runner Ashley Liew’s fair-play awards 25 Sep 2020 04:35
- As foreigners depart, Singapore sees population drop - first time since 2003 COVID-19 | Travel curbs and job losses caused by the virus pandemic have pushed foreign workers away from the global business hub. Reuters 54 m ago 25 Sep 2020 04:34 COVID-19 | Singapore's population has shrunk for the first time since 2003 as travel curbs and job losses brought about by the coronavirus pandemic have pushed foreign workers from the global business hub. The overall population dropped by about 18,000 …
- Tata Group's interest in Air India concerning for Vistara partner Singapore Airlines 25 Sep 2020 04:27 MUMBAI: Singapore Airlines (SIA), Tata group's joint venture partner in Vistara, and Temasek, the Singaporean carrier's majority shareholder, are believed to have voiced their misgivings to Tata Sons about its proposed bid for struggling national …
- 39% of Singapore security leaders surveyed had to transform their businesses digitally earlier due to COVID-19 25 Sep 2020 04:18 Editor’s brief: COVID-19 has derailed many businesses worldwide, including aviation, retail, food and beverage, etc. The pandemic has also forced many businesses to think and rethink about what’s next. For some businesses, they have to transform through …
- As foreigners depart, Singapore sees population drop for first time since 2003 25 Sep 2020 03:16 By Reuters Staff SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s population has shrunk for the first time since 2003 as travel curbs and job losses brought about by the coronavirus pandemic have pushed foreign workers from the global business hub. FILE PHOTO: People …
- Singapore Population Drops for First Time Since 2003 on Economy 25 Sep 2020 02:14
- 160 left Brunei for Singapore under RGL 24 Sep 2020 23:49 Syazwani Hj Rosli Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah yesterday said that 160 people left Brunei Darussalam for Singapore and 115 arrived from Singapore …
- Roundup: Singapore stocks end down 1.22 pct 24 Sep 2020 14:05 SINGAPORE, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Singapore shares closed 1.22 percent lower on Thursday, as worries over a coronavirus second wave in Europe and dire economic outlook in the United States weighed on investors' sentiment. U.S markets plunged on Wednesday …
- High tech coronavirus contact tracing being used in Singapore 24 Sep 2020 13:43 One of the biggest complaints of the NHS' coronavirus track and trace tool is that you need an up-to-date smart phone app to use it. And that poses a dilemma for many - such as the elderly, the less tech savvy and those who don't carry a smart …
- Google upgrades, expands Google Pay app for Singapore customers 24 Sep 2020 13:29 Google has upgraded its Google Pay for Singapore customers. Customers across Singapore have already been using the Google Pay platform to tap onto public transport and pay for purchases at more than 80,000 checkout counters. Now, together with its partners …
- Covid-19 tests taken by travellers from India must come from 'recognised labs': MOH 24 Sep 2020 13:24
- Man charged with causing grievous hurt during fight at Sengkang void deck 24 Sep 2020 13:24
- Man jailed 2.5 years for scamming church acquaintance, buyers of essential Covid-19 supplies 24 Sep 2020 13:24
- Six servicemen fined S$1,800 to S$4,500 over death of NSF Dave Lee 24 Sep 2020 13:24
- Robots that do SafeEntry and temperature checks, touch-free lifts among new technology adopted by NUHS hospitals 24 Sep 2020 13:23
- 'I don't wish to stay alive’, migrant worker with Covid-19 said before dying from fall at hospital: Coroner's inquiry 24 Sep 2020 13:23
- Singapore’s population dips to 5.69m, after fall in non-resident numbers 24 Sep 2020 13:23
- Interior design group loses defamation suit against clients who left bad reviews on Google, design website 24 Sep 2020 13:23
- Woman fined S$3,700 after letting friend take exam at her flat during circuit breaker, meeting another friend next day 24 Sep 2020 13:23
- MOM safety officer, construction firm project director jailed for 2017 death of foreign worker near Changi Airport site 24 Sep 2020 13:23
- AstraZeneca with Swedish embassy donates essentials to migrant workers in Singapore 24 Sep 2020 12:36 CancerCanGive is the latest initiative by AstraZeneca Singapore.Together with SGgratitudepack movement the project has come to an end on 23 September 2020, after a month-long journey. The idea kickstarted by A Good Space to re-purpose tote bags and provide …
- More overseas citizens returning, fewer marriages: 5 things from Singapore's 2020 population report 24 Sep 2020 12:05 SINGAPORE: Data released by the National Population and Talent Division on Thursday (Sep 24) showed that Singapore’s population declined by 0.3 per cent in the past year. As of June 2020, Singapore's population was 5.69 million, compared to the 5.7 …
- Norwegian Nova establishes itself in Singapore and South East Asia 24 Sep 2020 11:44 The Norwegian Nova Systems and the International Society of Automation (ISA) are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity training and certification in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. The ISA/ …
- Sarawak firm secures big deal to export patin, tilapia to Singapore 24 Sep 2020 09:18 KUCHING, Sept 24 — One of Sarawak’s biggest producers of tilapia, Borneo Eco Fish Sdn Bhd, has just closed a deal to export six tonnes of patin and 5.5 tonnes of tilapia to the Sheng Siong Group, Singapore’s third largest supermarket chain with 63 stores …
- Indonesia developing food-bank estates ‘10 times size of Singapore’ 24 Sep 2020 09:13 A farmer operating a machine in a paddy field in Lambaro, Indonesia's Aceh province. — AFP pic JAKARTA, Sept 24 — Indonesia is developing vast farm estates across the archipelago — an area 10 times the size of neighbouring Singapore — to counter the …
- Singapore’s population declines to 5.69 million, with fewer foreigners 24 Sep 2020 08:48 SINGAPORE: Singapore’s population declined by 0.3 per cent in the past year to 5.69 million as of June 2020, with a fall in the number of foreigners, data released by the National Population and Talent Division on Thursday (Sep 24) showed. The citizen …
- Singapore’s Wilmar unit to raise $2 bln in China IPO 24 Sep 2020 08:35 SINGAPORE: Singapore agribusiness Wilmar International said on Thursday its China business, Yihai Kerry Arawana (YKA), was set to raise 13.9 billion yuan ($2.06 billion) in its proposed initial pubic offering. The issue price for the proposed listing was …
- Robertson Quay gathering: 2 Britons' work passes revoked, banned from working in Singapore 24 Sep 2020 07:44 SINGAPORE: Two men who took part in a social gathering at Robertson Quay during Singapore's COVID-19 "circuit breaker" period have had their work passes revoked, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Thursday (Sep 24). Britons Daniel …
- Singapore reports 15 new COVID-19 cases, including 5 imported infections 24 Sep 2020 07:43 SINGAPORE: Fifteen new COVID-19 cases were reported in Singapore as of noon on Thursday (Sep 24), the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its daily preliminary update. There were no new cases in the community based on investigations so far, said the ministry. …
- Joint Response To "Intergrated Shield Plans (IPs)" - The Straits Times, 24 September 2020 By Monetary Authority Of Singapore And Ministry Of Health 24 Sep 2020 07:38 Dear Editor, IP insurers are subject to regulatory oversight by MOH and MAS We refer to recent letters and Dr Wong Chiang Yin’s op-ed on Integrated Shield Plans (IPs). Dr Wong raised concerns that Aviva Ltd (Aviva) had removed its IP coverage for …
- Andritz To Supply Flue Gas Treatment Systems In Singapore 24 Sep 2020 07:21
- Indian-origin police officer in Singapore jailed for seeking sexual favours from women 24 Sep 2020 05:38
- Review of Google Pay Singapore app 24 Sep 2020 05:38 If you have been following OCWorkbench’s news, we have covered Google Pay when it was in beta stage here. Today, Google launches an all-in-one contactless payments experience that works with any bank or card Singaporeans choose. Google added DBS PayLah! …
- Singapore Fintech YouTrip Co-Founder Caecilia Chu Recognized as Top 25 Financial Technology CEOs of Asia for 2020 24 Sep 2020 04:33 September 23, 2020 @ 9:23 pm By Omar Faridi Caecilia Chu, CEO and Co-Founder of YouTrip, a multi-currency mobile wallet provider from Singapore, has been recognized as one the “Top 25 Fintech CEOs of Asia for 2020” and also the “Top 25 Women Leaders in …
- Singapore’s Wilmar set to raise $2 billion from China business IPO 24 Sep 2020 03:46 By Alfred Romann Investing.com – Wilmar International Limited (SI:WLIL), a Singapore-listed agribusiness group, plans to issue an IPO for its China business on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange as early as next month, should market conditions be favourable. The …
- Renewed Selling Pressure Predicted For Singapore Stock Market 24 Sep 2020 00:26 The Singapore stock market on Wednesday ended the four-day losing streak in which it had stumbled more than 40 points or 1.7 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 2,480-point plateau although it figures to head south again on Thursday. …
- Up to 100 people allowed at all religious worship services from Oct 3 23 Sep 2020 23:51
- Covid-19: Home-based workers may return to offices in cohorts, work-related events with up to 50 people allowed 23 Sep 2020 23:51
- Covid-19: Community testing may be extended to other groups; business travel pass to be piloted 23 Sep 2020 23:51
- Policeman jailed 2 years for obtaining sexual favours from 2 female suspects 23 Sep 2020 23:51
- NTU undergrad jailed nearly 10 months over upskirt videos, urges other voyeurs to seek treatment 23 Sep 2020 23:51
- Apex court increases maid abuser’s jail time by 6 months after considering earlier ‘sustained’ assaults 23 Sep 2020 23:51
- Man to be charged with causing grievous hurt in fight in Sengkang 23 Sep 2020 23:51
- Covid-19: Government may present plans for Phase 3 reopening in coming weeks, says Lawrence Wong 23 Sep 2020 23:50
- Giant unveils discounts on 650 products, most for at least 6 months, costing the firm S$17 million 23 Sep 2020 23:50
- Commentary: We must save Singapore Airlines from this existential crisis 23 Sep 2020 23:22 SINGAPORE: The last few months have not been kind to airlines. Lacking domestic traffic, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has suffered more than others. Advertisement Advertisement Other than a successful and large S$15 billion capital-raising exercise backed by …
- Singapore Blue-Chip Veteran to Raise Funds for New Venture Firm 23 Sep 2020 21:55
- Singapore, HK No. 1 for dodgy bank transactions 23 Sep 2020 20:06 Singapore and Hong Kong were the biggest destinations for suspect transactions in Asia, even though the financial centers saw just a small fraction of an estimated US$2 trillion in potentially dodgy money flows revealed in a report. Singapore processed US$ …
- Talks ongoing on full border reopening with Malaysia, says Singapore taskforce 23 Sep 2020 18:13 It was reported on September 11 that Malaysia’s Health Ministry is looking at the possibility of fully reopening the Malaysia-Singapore border for daily commuters in January. — Reuters pic SINGAPORE, Sept 23 — Discussions on the reopening of border with …
- Singapore-Darwin expat rescue plan stalls 23 Sep 2020 14:31
- Join the Finnish Business Council Singapore on how to strenghthen your LinkedIn game 23 Sep 2020 14:24 Photo: Value Profile Concept Finnish Business Council Singapore invites to a social media branding webinar on 24 September 2020 that will help you up level your LinkedIn game.The invitation said: Welcome to the Social Media Branding webinar! Our two …
- UP Film City Update :Singapore-Based Firm Offers Rs 73.5 Crore Investment For Film Academy 23 Sep 2020 14:18 A Singapore-based media company has offered an initial investment of USD 10 million (approximately Rs 73.51 crore) for setting up a film academy in the proposed film city in Uttar Pradesh. The offer came during an interaction of Chief Minister Yogi …
- UOB Kay Hian Selects Pico To Deliver Its Singapore-Based Next-Generation Trading Platform - Pico Supporting Firm To Access The Markets Faster And Efficiently Scale Expansion Of Its Multi-Asset Offering 23 Sep 2020 13:48 Pico, a leading provider of technology services for the financial markets community, today announced it has been selected by one of Asia’s largest brokerage firms, UOB Kay Hian, to provide managed services and support for its new trading platform. In a …
- Indonesia developing food-bank estates '10 times size of Singapore' 23 Sep 2020 13:37
- Singapore to trial business traveller pass as virus curbs ease 23 Sep 2020 11:16 By Reuters Staff SINGAPORE, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Singapore will pilot a new travel pass for senior executives in the city-state who need to travel regularly for business, authorities said Wednesday, as they further eased some coronavirus-related …
- Singapore eases office restrictions for workers as new covid cases ease 23 Sep 2020 10:58 Though working from home remains the default, the updated requirements allow office staff to return up to half their working time, with no more than half of such employees at the workplace at any point in time, the health ministry said in a statement on …
- Singapore to pilot business travel pass for senior executives with regional, international responsibilities 23 Sep 2020 10:26 SINGAPORE: A new business travel pass for senior executives with regional or international responsibilities is being piloted, announced the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday (Sep 23). Travellers on this pass will need to keep to a strict itinerary, the …
- Singapore-based firm offers $10 mn investment for film academy in UP 23 Sep 2020 10:22 A Singapore-based media company has offered an initial investment of USD 10 million (approximately Rs 73.51 crore) for setting up a film academy in the proposed film city in Uttar Pradesh. The offer came during an interaction of Chief Minister Yogi …
- Singapore Eases Office Restrictions for Workers as Virus Ebbs 23 Sep 2020 10:16
- Singapore-based firm offers $10 million investment for film academy in proposed UP Film City 23 Sep 2020 09:45 NOIDA: A Singapore-based media company has offered an initial investment of $ 10 million (approximately Rs 73.51 crore) for setting up a film academy in the proposed film city in Uttar Pradesh. The offer came during an interaction of Chief Minister Yogi …
- Singapore Consumer Prices Decline Further 23 Sep 2020 09:26 Singapore's consumer prices continued to fall in August, data from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Trade and Industry sowed on Wednesday. The consumer price index fell 0.4 percent year-on-year in August, same as seen in June. …
- Six Iranian students win medals at Singapore math Olympiad 23 Sep 2020 08:54 Iranian students won 1 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals at SASMO 2020 among 32,000 competitors from 20 Asian countries. Amir Mohammad Ghanbari won a gold medal, Ali Saleh Esmaielzadeh, Ardeshir Zaferanchi, Atrisa Mousavian each received a silver medal, …
- 12 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 1 community infection 23 Sep 2020 08:25 SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 12 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Sep 23), including one infection in the community, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its daily preliminary report. This takes the national tally to 57,639. Advertisement …
- 12 new Covid-19 infections in Singapore, including 4 imported cases and 1 in the community 23 Sep 2020 08:12
- Singapore's core inflation contracts for 7th consecutive month in August 23 Sep 2020 07:24 SINGAPORE: Singapore's core inflation contracted for the seventh consecutive month in August, with authorities expecting economic challenges and a weak labour market to continue to dampen consumer demand. Core inflation, a key policy consideration for …
