Job scams the next big worry, with $6.5m lost in first half of 2021: S’pore Anti-Scam Centre
In the first six months of last year, there were 658 cases of job scams - a 16-fold increase from just 40 in the same period in 2020.
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580 Covid-19 patients hospitalised in S’pore; 44 need oxygen support, 11 in ICU
As at Wednesday, Singapore recorded a total of 327,602 Covid-19 cases, with 850 deaths.
Singapore-Indonesia agreements reflect both sides’ interests as well as rights
Once ratified and implemented, they will allow bilateral relations to move forward, says Zakir Hussain.
Pomfret going for as high as $100 a kg as some fish prices double ahead of CNY
Singapore's fish supplies come mainly from Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Singapore signs FTA with Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru bloc
The agreement is Singapore's first direct FTA with the Pacific Alliance, a bloc with a combined GDP of more than $2.6 trillion.
Singapore’s surprise policy move seen as attempt to manage inflation expectations, defend purchasing power
Singapore's central bank came out with an unscheduled monetary policy statement and also raised its forecast for inflation this year.
Counting calories of CNY goodies: How to avoid overeating during festive period
Experts say that Chinese New Year delicacies should be eaten in moderation due to their high salt, sugar and fat content.
Surge in inquiries on Batam, Bintan travel bubble ferry trips despite mandatory SHN on return to S’pore
Under the arrangement, visitors from Singapore are allowed to travel quarantine-free to Batam and Bintan.
Singapore draws $11.8 billion in fixed asset investments in 2021 despite Covid-19
When fully implemented, the commitments secured in 2021 are expected to create 17,376 jobs in the coming years
Pacts on longstanding bilateral issues durable, a major step forward for S’pore-Indonesia ties: S’pore PM
PM Lee also accepted Mr Widodo’s invitation to the G-20 summit in Bali this year and expressed support for Indonesia’s G-20 presidency.