S’pore’s tourist numbers exceed arrivals for 2021 with easing border curbs
The rise in visitors comes as the tourism board is now ramping up its marketing efforts and focusing its resources on countries and regions that are already open.
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Indonesian preacher denied entry had radicalised people in Singapore: Minister
The minister noted that other places have also denied Somad entry in recent years, including Hong Kong, Timor Leste, Britain, Germany and Switzerland.
Tagaytay city: More than just Taal volcano, there’s a pink convent and ‘California’
Tagaytay city is one of those places in the Philippines that has much to offer, however, it is too far to drive to for a one-day romp but too near for a multi-day escapade, notes…
Global measures to tackle inflation may cause recession, but must be taken: PM Lee
The Singapore Prime Minsters also said that central banks have been forced to tighten their monetary policy as inflation has risen, which may negatively affect economic growth and…
World in one of the most severe energy crises since 1970s: WEF
The Head of Energy warned that countries are at risk of disrupting of their energy supply chain at a time when the window to prevent the worst consequences of climate change is…
5 strategies to navigate the shifting frontiers of the energy transition
The global energy transition, pivotal to climate change mitigation efforts and for delivering secure and affordable energy for all, has made gradual progress in recent years.
China’s development good for Asia, but countries want to maintain ties with others too
Countries like Singapore also want to nurture links with Japan, which is the next biggest economy in Asia by far.
All S’pore Covid-19 cases in April were of the Omicron variant
The Ministry of Health said of the local cases, 99 per cent were the sub-variant BA.2 strain and its lineages, which include BA.2.12.1.
SEA Games: Archer Contessa Loh breaks Singapore’s 9-year gold drought
The last national archer to triumph at the biennial Games was Chan Jing Ru in the individual women’s recurve event at the 2013 edition in Myanmar.
Russia uses new generation of laser weapons in Ukraine
The deputy prime minister in charge of military development said the new generation of laser weapons will lead to the physical destruction of the target.