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Covid-19: Singapore records seven deaths and 19,420 fresh cases

So far, 94 per cent of Singapore's eligible population have completed their full vaccination regime under the national vaccination programme

Covid-19: Singapore reports more infectious BA.2 Omicron variant

Singapore has recently reported 198 cases of Covid-19 traced to the BA.2 Omicron sub-lineage, which appears to be more infectious than the more common BA.1

In surprise move, Singapore tightens monetary policy on inflation risks

The city-state's trade-dependent economy is highly susceptible to swings in global inflation

Singapore reviews inflation forecasts as core prices near 8-year high

The core inflation rate, the central bank's favoured price measure - rose to 2.1% in December on a year-on-year basis,

Covid-19: Singapore reports first Omicron-related death

Meanwhile, Singapore on Friday reported 3,155 new COVID-19 infections

Will Singapore's Vertex SPAC IPO benefit any Indian startups?

In 2020, around 200 SPACs went public in the U.S. raising about USD 64 billion in total funding, according to Renaissance Capital.

Will Singapore's Vertex SPAC IPO benefit any Indian startups?

The hottest rage in the US financial markets during the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 was the SPAC - special purpose acquisition company

Govt objects to Singapore's restrictions on meat, eggs import

Singapore claimed that meat, eggs, and their products must be imported from approved sources in accredited countries or regions that meet the Singapore Food Agency's (SFA) standards

Singapore breaks down vaccine deaths, Moderna sees lowest rate

Of the 802 people who died from Covid-19 last year in the city-state, 555 or about 70 per cent weren't fully vaccinated

Singapore's economy grew by 7.2% in 2021, rebounding from 5.4% in 2020

Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry announced on Monday that based on advance estimates, the country's GDP grew by 7.2 per cent in 2021, rebounding from the 5.4 per cent contraction in 2020.

At 7.2%, Singapore's 2021 GDP grows at fastest pace in over a decade

The city-state's economy grew 7.2% in 2021, preliminary data showed on Monday, broadly in line with the government's official projection and rebounding from the record 5.4% contraction in 2020

Barclays to expand private banking in Singapore from its base in India

Barclays to expand private banking in Singapore from its base in India

Covid-19 vaccination mandatory in Singapore from February next year

Singapore has made Covid vaccination a mandatory condition for the approval of new applications for work passes, long-term passes and permanent residence in Singapore from February 1 next year. Those renewing their work passes will also have to be vaccinated, The Straits Times reported, citing the multi-ministry task force (MMTF) on Covid. The new order will not apply to children aged below 12 and those who are medically ineligible for vaccination, it said. The new measure, announced on Sunday, is a part of the nation's adjustments to dealing with the Omicron variant. "These measures will help sustain our high vaccination rates and facilitate the safe reopening of our society and economy," the Singapore daily quoting the MMTF said. At the point of application, employers will have to make a declaration that their work pass holders and dependants are fully vaccinated upon arrival in Singapore. Work pass holders must submit or present their vaccination certificates as part of the ..

Singapore lifts travel ban imposed on 10 African countries over Omicron

Singapore has lifted the ban it imposed on 10 African countries over the Omicron variant of coronavirus, while authorities expect a rapid doubling of cases in the coming days

Rising Omicron cases in Singapore, 98 infections confirmed on Saturday

Singapore is reporting rising Omicron cases due to the rapid spread of the variant, the Ministry of Health said, confirming 448 infections till date, of which 369 arrived here or were imported

Singapore increasing virus managing facilities amid fear of Omicron surge

Singapore is planning to nearly double the number of designated facilities for close contacts of Covid-19 patients in preparation for a possible surge in cases due to the Omicron variant

Omicron likely to be dominant strain globally in 2022: Singapore experts

The new and highly transmissible Omicron variant of the deadly coronavirus has increased immune escape compared with the Delta variant and appears likely to become the dominant SARS-CoV-2 strain

Travel plans redrawn as Singapore, Thailand restrict entry over Covid-19

Singapore announces restrictions till January 20; Thailand halts quarantine-free entry to all its regions except Phuket.

Indian-origin couple jailed for repeatedly abusing maid in Singapore

An Indian-origin couple was on Friday jailed in Singapore court for repeat offences relating to the hiring of a maid despite being blacklisted by the Ministry of Manpower

Taiwan, Singapore resume military cooperation after long hiatus: Report

Taiwan and Singapore have resumed military cooperation following a long hiatus