Two suburban Atlanta school districts that began in-person classes Monday with mask-optional policies face more questions about COVID-19 safety protocols after on-campus pictures showed students ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Kuwait reports 651 new Covid-19 cases
The Kuwait health ministry on Wednesday reported 651 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 580 recoveries. Three new deaths were also reported. This takes the total number of cases in the ... ( read original story ...)
38km-long Barka-Nakhal road opens for traffic in Oman
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Singapore’s Central Bank Unveils Initiatives to Support New Benchmark Rate
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has announced initiatives to support the use of the “Singapore overnight rate average,” a new benchmark interest rate. ( read original story ...)
Singapore migrant worker mental health in spotlight after self harm incident
A migrant in Singapore who self-harmed and was pictured bloodied in a stairwell has heightened concerns over the mental health of thousands of low-paid workers confined to dormitories in the ... ( read original story ...)
Korea to Review Freeze on Notes Tied to Singapore Firms
Financial regulators in South Korea are reviewing why investors in some structured notes are being prevented from withdrawing their money, according to a person familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Electronic monitoring devices to be worn by incoming travellers to Singapore isolating at home
As Singapore gradually reopens its borders, various measures are being taken to ensure that things are kept under control. In a joint statement on August 3, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Finds 908 Virus Cases as Most Worker Dorms Get Cleared
Singapore found an additional 908 cases of coronavirus infection with the bulk coming from foreign worker dormitories, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Central Depository among three bodies fined $47,000 in total for not securing personal data
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): The Central Depository (CDP) and two other organisations have been fined a total of S$47,000 for breaching data privacy laws. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s top banks are reporting earnings this week. Here’s what to expect
The three largest Singapore-listed banks are expected to report another quarter of lackluster financial results due to the coronavirus pandemic and ultra-low interest rates globally. ( read original story ...)