Singapore GDP growth to slow to 3-5% in 2022 after 7% gain this year
The bulk of economic growth will continue to come from outward-oriented sectors such as manufacturing and wholesale trade given robust external demand.
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New forms of tribalism can take root and affect politics in Singapore: Lawrence Wong
The minister noted that Singapore has always been a mix of tribal identities, comprising a racial mix from three major Asian civilisational complexes - China, India and South-east…
Dane’s holiday turns into quarantine stint in Singapore after Covid-19 positive test
Despite the fanfare, pandemic travel carries an inherent risk. Travellers may be looking at an expensive stint in isolation if they test positive for Covid-19.
Experts question relevance of SafeEntry, TraceTogether amid endemic Covid-19
Experts acknowledged that there is some benefit to keeping robust contact tracing mechanisms in place, even if they are scaled back or not actively being used.
Timely for Asean, China to work on reopening borders to one another: PM Lee
Speaking at the Asean-China Special Summit, PM Lee also welcomed Asean's move to formally upgrade relations with China to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Drug trafficker facing execution gets further stay after testing positive for Covid-19
He was scheduled to be hanged on Wednesday (Nov 10) for drug trafficking.
4 Asiatic lions at Night Safari test positive for Covid-19 after exposure to infected staff
The lions exhibited mild signs of sickness including coughing, sneezing and lethargy on Saturday (Nov 6) and Monday (Nov 8)
MAS to prepare for digital Singapore dollar, though case for it ‘not urgent’, says top official
As part of Project Orchid, MAS is starting to build the tech infrastructure and competencies necessary to issue a digital Singdollar, he said
Singapore Court dismisses claim by drug trafficker facing execution that he had ‘mental age of below 18’
However, Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam was granted a stay of execution pending a hearing before the Court of Appeal at 2.30pm on Tuesday
Malaysia-Singapore border to reopen with KLIA-Changi special travel lane from Nov 29
The two Prime Ministers recognised that Covid-19 had disrupted people-to-people connections between the two countries and separated families for many months