A BRITISH teacher has admitted molesting a four-year-old girl while teaching her English at a school in Singapore. Richard Christopher Monks, 29, was caught on CCTV repeatedly lifting the …
I’m a doctor in Singapore. Our COVID-19 cases have been low since last fall – here’s what we’re doing right.
When I first heard about COVID-19 in January 2020, I thought it would blow over like the swine flu or bird flu have in the past. As we all know now, that wasn’t to be the case. One year later, I’m …
Singapore Parliament declares climate change a global emergency
SINGAPORE – The Workers’ Party (WP) has called on Parliament to declare a climate emergency, and for Singapore to take bolder action to combat climate change.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to launch multi-ministry Green Plan to tackle climate change challenges
SINGAPORE: To address climate change and promote sustainability, Singapore will soon launch a Green Plan that will be a major policy priority for …
Visitor arrivals to Singapore plummet more than 80% in 2020, expected to stay weak amid COVID-19: STB
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s tourism sector experienced its “toughest year on record” in 2020 due to unprecedented global travel restrictions and border …
Razer to hire for about 1,000 roles in new Singapore HQ for South-east Asia, says CEO
The official opening of the one-north headquarters has been shifted to the 2nd quarter of this year.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to grow manufacturing by attracting top firms, says Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE: Singapore wants to attract more market-leading manufacturing firms to anchor their operations in the country, as it works towards its …
Singapore to grow manufacturing base, attract top industry players: Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE – Singapore is working to grow its strong manufacturing base and seeks to attract the top players to anchor their operations here, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing on Monday …
Tricor Group Releases 2021 Asia Pacific Trade Report Focusing on Impact of RCEP on Singapore and COVID-19 Recovery
When compared to other transnational free trade agreements, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP), which was signed by Singapore and 14 other countries in November of 2020 …
Singapore is building a 42,000-home eco ‘smart’ city
With its centralized cooling, automated trash collection and car-free town center, could Singapore’s new eco-town offer a roadmap for slashing the city-state’s carbon emissions?