Singapore's digital contact tracing program has raised concerns after the government admitted that data collected by it can be handed to police for criminal investigations. This is in contrast with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Has a 10-Year Plan to Ramp Up Manufacturing by 50%
Singapore aims to grow its manufacturing sector by 50% over the next 10 years to maintain its competitiveness, with the pandemic highlighting its importance to the trade-reliant city-state’s economy. ( read original story ...)
Singapore activists appeal court ruling on gay sex ban
The law, known as Section 377A, is rarely enforced but activists say it still jars with Singapore’s increasingly modern and vibrant culture ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore Says Cryptocurrencies “Could Replace Gold as a Store of Value” but Unlikely to Displace Fiat Currencies
A new research note released by the Bank of Singapore (BOS) suggests that cryptocurrencies are more likely to replace gold as a store of value. However, the note says it is unlikely that such digital ... ( read original story ...)
Pay to ride on driverless buses in two areas in Singapore until April 30
This is the first such trial since Singapore began experimenting with autonomous vehicles on the roads.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Turkmenistan working on registration of second Russian coronavirus vaccine
Work will continue on the registration in Turkmenistan of a new Russian 'EpiWakKorona' vaccine against COVID-19, Trend reports with reference to State News Agency of Turkmenistan. The corresponding ... ( read original story ...)
Dostlug field’s development to potentially connect Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan-Europe gas pipelines
Following this, a number of agreements were signed on the development of new oil and gas fields in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea. Immediately after the signing of the ‘Contract of the ... ( read original story ...)
Turkmenistan Airlines makes first Airbus purchase
Turkmenistan Airlines has placed an order for two A330-200 passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft. The order marks the first time an Airbus aircraft has been sold in Turkmenistan. ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan’s new President to pay first visit to Russia
The first official foreign visit of President-elect of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov will be to Russia Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister Ravshanbek Sabirov said on Mond ... ( read original story ...)
Laos tightens border watch after Thai Covid-19 imports
Laos has tightened controls against illegal entry after two coronavirus imports from Thailand underscored fears that the virus outbreak in Thailand could spill over the border. ( read original story ...)