COVID-19 cases jump by 75 per cent in a week, as Singapore …
WEBDec 15, 2023 · The majority of cases are attributed to the JN.1 variant, a sublineage of BA.2.86. However, MOH clarified that there's "no clear indication" suggesting these variants are more transmissible or result in more severe …
Singapore faces new COVID-19 wave, more infections in coming …
WEBOct 6, 2023 · SINGAPORE —Singapore is facing another surge in COVID-19 infections, and Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung said that more cases and hospitalisations are expected in the upcoming weeks. The minister was speaking during the official opening of the Stepping Stones Rehabilitation Centre and Serenity Centre at the Institute of Mental …
Singapore orders all employers to consider employees’ flexi-time …
WEBApr 17, 2024 · Singapore orders all employers to consider employees’ flexi-time requests. Commercial buildings in the central business district at dusk in Singapore, on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Singapore's central bank kept its monetary policy unchanged for a fourth straight time on still-elevated price pressures, a decision seen by some economists as ...
Social workers in Singapore: More than kindness and patience …
WEBNov 23, 2023 · SINGAPORE — In the bustling streets of Singapore, where the hectic pace of life often overlooks the silent struggles of its youth, Flora Tan, a senior social worker at Care Corner Singapore, stands as a steadfast pillar of support.. The 28-year-old recently earned recognition at the annual Outstanding Social Worker Awards, being one of three …
Singapore new guard ready for foreign policy tests, Lee says
WEBMay 12, 2024 · By Josh Xiao and Philip J. Heijmans. (Bloomberg) — Singapore’s outgoing Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the new leadership team is ready to take on whatever foreign policy tests there may be, as the city-state tries to navigate through increasing tensions across the globe. Lee said in interviews with local media marking the end of his ...
Are Singaporeans being seduced by AI influencers? - Yahoo News …
WEBApr 25, 2024 · There are now dozens of AI influencers roaming cyberspace. Some of the most popular ones include Lu do Magalu (6.9m IG followers), Miquela (2.6m IG followers) and Thalasya Pov (459k IG followers). Not to be outdone, Singapore’s Capitaland - one of Asia’s largest real estate developers - created its own AI influencer, Rae (23k IG …
Singapore's tourism marks strong recovery in 2023, with …
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · SINGAPORE — Singapore's tourism is experiencing a strong recovery after the years when the COVID-19 pandemic had restricted travel, with tourism receipts in 2023 surpassing the city-state's forecast. Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said in a media release on Thursday (1 February) that the surge in tourism is primarily driven by key markets …
Singapore Presidential Election 2023: Tharman Shanmugaratnam …
WEBSep 1, 2023 · SINGAPORE — Former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam was elected as Singapore's ninth President on Saturday (2 September), following the city-state's first contested presidential election in 12 years. The 66-year-old secured 1,746,427 votes, or 70.40 per cent of the total valid votes to emerge victorious over two other presidential …
Singapore Indoor Stadium set to be replaced by new state-of-the …
WEBMar 7, 2024 · SINGAPORE — The Singapore Indoor Stadium, which has hosted top sports events such as the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Finals and concerts such as Jacky Cheung's 11-night stand in 2023, is set to be replaced by a new state-of-the-art indoor arena.. While plans for the new indoor stadium are still in the early stages, Minister for …
Singapore must never let external events affect 'precious peace ...
WEBOct 12, 2023 · SINGAPORE —Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Singapore's Home Affairs and Law Minister K.Shanmugam has stressed the importance of not letting the situation disrupt the nation's internal peace. Addressing the local press on Thursday (12 October), the minister stressed the need to preserve racial and religious …