Singapore kicked off a global rush to develop contact tracing apps for the novel coronavirus when the city-state launched an apparently new system in March. But the project actually drew inspiration …
World’s Biggest Gaming Show Cancels First-Ever Singapore Event
The organizers of the first-ever Gamescom Asia have announced that the inaugural show will not happen as planned in October. Instead, it’s being delayed an entire year, to October 14-17, 2021.
Singapore’s migrant workers fear financial ruin after virus ordeal
As Sharif Uddin contemplates leaving the cramped Singapore dormitory where he has spent weeks under coronavirus quarantine, fears about his future creep in. The 42-year-old Bangladeshi construction su …
Bringing society together is the ‘critical issue’ facing Singapore beyond elections: Heng Swee Keat
Bringing society together to cope with a period of massive change is the “really critical issue” facing Singapore beyond the upcoming …
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore Announces Press Statement on Malaysia’s Proposal to Resume Cross-border Travel
Singapore welcomes Malaysia’s proposal to resume cross-border travel between the two countries. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore are prepared to work with Malaysia to address the needs of …
‘Late bloomer’ lingerie thief jailed for breaching Singapore lockdown
A serial underwear thief was sentenced to nearly six months in jail Monday for breaching Singapore’s strict coronavirus lockdown to sneak into a backyard and steal women’s lingerie. Lee Chee Kin was o …
Exclusive: Half of Singapore’s new COVID-19 cases are symptomless, taskforce head says
At least half of Singapore’s newly discovered coronavirus cases show no symptoms, the co-head of the government’s virus taskforce told Reuters on Monday, reinforcing the city-state’s decision to ease …
Bank of Singapore appoints industry veteran Lim Leong Guan as new global head of products
SINGAPORE – Bank of Singapore said on Monday (June 8) that it has appointed industry veteran Lim Leong Guan as its new global head of products with immediate effect.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
PwC Singapore launches new initiatives to support the community amidst COVID-19
In response to calls in the Fortitude Budget for more support for upskilling, digital adoption, and financial support for vulnerable communities, PwC Singapore has launched several new initiatives to …
COVID-19: Singapore to spend S$3.5 billion on information and communications technology to support businesses
Singapore will spend an estimated S$3.5 billion on the procurement of information and communications technology (ICT) this financial …