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Singapore tightens Covid-19 measures, to control the increase of infections

Singapore further tightened its COVID-19 measures as it seeks to control an increase in untraceable coronavirus infections in the city-state.

Singapore reimposes safety measures after surge in coronavirus cases

Singapore on Friday tightened restrictions on group gatherings and public activities following a spike in COVID-19 community cases, according to a media report. The current size of group gatherings allowed will be reduced from five people to two people from Sunday, Education Minister Lawrence Wong said. The move came after reports emerged of more and more COVID-19 cases linked to Changi Airport, schools and hospitals, the Channel News Asia reported. There are currently 46 cases in the Changi Airport cluster, making it the largest of Singapore's 11 active clusters. This and other new measures labelled as "Phase 2 (Heightened Alert)" will remain in place until June 13. Speaking at a multi-ministry task force press conference, Wong said: This will apply across the board, so if you want to go out for anything, grocery shopping, exercise, maximum of two persons henceforth. We strongly encourage everyone to stay home as much as possible, go out only for essential reasons," Wong ...

Indian citizen arrested in Singapore for violating Official Secrets Act

A 22-year old Indian national and a Singaporean of Indian descent were charged by a court here on Wednesday under the Official Secrets Act for unauthorised communication about an apartment inspection

Coronavirus: Singapore's hot housing market faces risk of cooling curbs

Driven by low interest rates, confidence in property's long-term safety and a fear of missing out, the boom is putting buyers increasingly at odds with the government

Singapore govt sends 256 oxygen cylinders to India as coronavirus aid

'This initiative complements the numerous relief efforts and contributions in Singapore to bring humanitarian relief to India in this time of need,' says Singapore's minister Dr Maliki Osman

Singapore sends oxygen cylinders to support India's fight against Covid-19

The Singapore government has sent a consignment of oxygen cylinders to support India's Covid-19 pandemic response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday

Coronavirus: Hong Kong, Singapore to launch air travel bubble from May 26

Hong Kong and Singapore said Monday they would launch an air travel bubble in May, months after an initial arrangement that would allow tourists to fly between both cities

Cryogenic tanks for transporting oxygen being airlifted from Singapore: MHA

Amid the grim Covid-19 situation in the country, four cryogenic tanks, to be used for the transportation of oxygen, is being airlifted from Singapore on Saturday

Singapore-based SC Ventures plans to divest its stake in B2B company

According to sources, the platform, set up last September, hopes to hit the unicorn status ($1 billion) by the mid-third quarter of next year

Singapore bars long-term pass holders, visitors travelling from India

All long-term pass holders and short-term visitors who have travelled to India within the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore from April 24

Grab considering secondary Singapore listing after US SPAC merger: report

SGX has mainly only seen large IPOs from real estate investment trusts.

Singapore's Grab Holdings inks $40-billion deal in record SPAC merger

Ride-hailing giant set to trade on Nasdaq

Inoculated Indian national among new Covid-19 cases reported in Singapore

A 23-year-old Indian national with a work permit who had received both doses of COVID-19 vaccine was the sole locally transmitted case among 20 infections confirmed on Sunday

Singapore deputy PM steps aside as future PM, in succession setback

Heng, who will turn 60 this year, is set to give up his portfolio as finance minister at the next cabinet reshuffle, which local media said is expected in about two weeks.

Singapore will be first to accept Covid-19 digital travel passes

Over 20 carriers, including Emirates, Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines, are also testing the pass.

Singapore joins Interpol-led crime task force to look into Covid-19 scams

Singapore is joining an Interpol-led global financial crime task force, comprising the US and UK, which will be looking into a number of areas, including COVID-19-related scams

Singapore waives levies on foreign workers during stay-home period

Singapore said it would waive levies on foreign workers during their stay-home notice periods from January to September to help employers manage the increased costs associated with the Covid-19 safety

China's mega-refineries throttling other Asia oil processors amid pandemic

A frenzy of refinery building in China is set to make the nation the world's largest crude processor this year

Two from India in Asia's 50 best restaurants: Check details here

The Chairman in Hong Kong was named the No 1 restaurant in the region by World's 50 Best Restaurants, which is owned by William Reed Business Media Ltd

An unknown Indian-origin crypto investor buys an artwork for $69.3 mn

Various media reports cited that Metakova is a pseudonym of the investor, which means King of Meta in the Tamil language