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Singapore GDP shrinks 7% in third quarter, more than forecasts

Singapore's economy contracted slightly more than expected in the third quarter from a year earlier, preliminary data showed on Wednesday.

Singapore lab accidentally disposes of Covid swab samples meant for testing

A private medical laboratory in Singapore accidentally disposed of some Covid-19 swab samples before being tested following lapses in the protocol, prompting authorities to investigate the matter

Singaporeans 'generally agreed' with foreigners' importance in country

Singaporeans generally agreed with the importance of the country, dubbed as Asia's financial hub, remaining open to foreigners competing for jobs, according to a latest survey. About 81 per cent of the people agreed that it is good that Singapore is a hub as it provides good job opportunities for Singaporeans, even if some jobs will go to foreigners, Channel News Asia reported, citing the survey of the government's feedback and engagement unit REACH. Majority of the respondents (63 per cent) strongly agreed or agreed that it is important that Singapore remains open to foreigners while 25 per cent were neutral, and only 10 per cent strongly disagreed or disagreed, said REACH which conducted the survey between August 11-21. The sample was weighted to be demographically representative of the national population in terms of gender, age and race. Respondents who were unemployed were more likely to be neutral on the importance of Singapore remaining open to foreigners, it said. The ...

Singapore to pay would-be parents for babies as coronavirus drags on

Singapore's fertility rate touched an eight-year low in 2018, government data show

Singapore topples Mauritius in FPI race aided by growth in equity assets

String of regulatory setbacks have hurt Mauritius in the past two years

Singapore-based firm offers $10 mn investment for film academy in UP

Some film fraternity members had reached Lucknow for the meeting with Adityanath, while veteran actors like Anupam Kher and Paresh Rawal had joined the interaction over a video conference

Singapore, HK top destinations for suspect funds; China and India follow

Banks involved in suspec transactions are among global firms that profited from 'powerful and dangerous players', says report.

Singapore wants cold war's casualties, not a truckload of new money

As escalating violence on its border with China draws India closer to the US, globally-minded Chinese firms need neutral addresses to avoid becoming collateral damage

Indian cities drop in Global Smart City Index, 'not prepared' for pandemic

Four Indian cities -- New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru -- witnessed a significant drop in their rankings in the global listing of smart cities that was topped by Singapore

Singapore govt to pay citizens for keeping healthy with Apple Watch

As part of the scheme, Si­ngapore residents will be able to earn as much as $280 by completing goals and tasks set within the app

Total unit signs deal with Singapore LNG Corp for solar energy system

SLNG is also exploring ways to speed up the use of LNG and other green energy alternatives

Singapore's Covid-19 caseload reaches 57,454 after it reports 48 new cases

Singapore reported 48 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, including five imported infections, taking the national tally to 57,454, many of them foreign workers

Singapore watchdog fines Grab S$10,000 for 4th user data privacy violation

Singapore's privacy watchdog fined ride-hailing app Grabcar S$10,000, saying a 2019 update put the data of some users at risk of unauthorised access

Miss flying? Singapore is planning to start flights that go nowhere

These flights will take-off and land at the same destination and will stay in air for around two hours

TikTok owner ByteDance to invest billions in Singapore over 3 years: Report

TikTok owner ByteDance plans to invest billions of dollars and recruit hundreds of employees in Singapore after opting to base its Southeast Asia regional headquarters there

ByteDance to invest billions, hire hundreds in Singapore in 3 yrs: Report

A company source said TikTok had moved some engineers to Singapore from China, starting this year

In pictures: Apple's first floating store in Singapore opens today

The newest Apple store in Singapore floats on the waters of Marina Bay

Singapore puts in place strategies to detect new Covid cases in dormitories

Singapore authorities have put in place a multi-layered strategy to detect new Covid-19 cases in the dormitories for foreign workers after a resurgence of cases among migrant labourers

Travellers from India must take coronavirus tests for Singapore trip

All travellers from India who are not Singaporeans and permanent residents will have to take a coronavirus test within 72 hours before departing for Singapore from next Thursday

Singapore reports 75 new Covid-19 cases; majority from dormitories

Singapore reported 75 new Covid-19 infections on Wednesday, including 60 from dormitories housing foreign workers, taking the total number of cases to 57,166, the health ministry said