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GDP agreements in Singapore by 5.8 pct in 2020GDP agreements in Singapore by 5.8 pct in 2020

GDP agreements in Singapore by 5.8 pct in 2020

On Monday morning, the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry reported that, based on advance projections, the country's gross domestic…

January 5, 2021
On Jan 4, Singapore will begin live streaming Parliament sessionsOn Jan 4, Singapore will begin live streaming Parliament sessions

On Jan 4, Singapore will begin live streaming Parliament sessions

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) said in a press release that Singapore will begin live streaming Parliament…

January 5, 2021
In a year with no travel, workers in Singapore make good use of paid leave.In a year with no travel, workers in Singapore make good use of paid leave.

In a year with no travel, workers in Singapore make good use of paid leave.

SINGAPORE - In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, with leisure travel grinding to a halt, several workers…

January 2, 2021
Starting from January 1, Minimum legal age smoking raised to 21 years of ageStarting from January 1, Minimum legal age smoking raised to 21 years of age

Starting from January 1, Minimum legal age smoking raised to 21 years of age

SINGAPORE - On 1 January 2021, the minimum mandatory age for the purchase, use, possession, selling, and supply of tobacco…

December 30, 2020
Start of capacity reduction on vehicles ferrying employeesStart of capacity reduction on vehicles ferrying employees

Start of capacity reduction on vehicles ferrying employees

A power curb has been lifted on vehicles ferrying workers. The change to remove the 25% reduction in carrying capacity…

December 29, 2020
On Dec 30, Singapore will begin vaccinating healthcare staffOn Dec 30, Singapore will begin vaccinating healthcare staff

On Dec 30, Singapore will begin vaccinating healthcare staff

The Covid-19 vaccination exercise in Singapore will begin with healthcare staff at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) on…

December 28, 2020
Trade between ASEAN and China remains strongTrade between ASEAN and China remains strong

Trade between ASEAN and China remains strong

Data from Shanghai Customs has shown that the trade between Shanghai and the Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN) has…

December 28, 2020
‘Glamping’ provides shopping therapy in tents at Singapore airport.‘Glamping’ provides shopping therapy in tents at Singapore airport.

‘Glamping’ provides shopping therapy in tents at Singapore airport.

Changi Airport in Singapore charges clients up to $269 a night for the ability to camp in its retail wing…

December 23, 2020
ASEAN countries prepared for a travel ASEAN balloon?ASEAN countries prepared for a travel ASEAN balloon?

ASEAN countries prepared for a travel ASEAN balloon?

Indonesia has the highest number of infections with COVID-19 in ASEAN, but it remains the only country in the region…

December 22, 2020
Singapore businesses test the use of digital health passports to check the results of the COVID-19 test for travelers.Singapore businesses test the use of digital health passports to check the results of the COVID-19 test for travelers.

Singapore businesses test the use of digital health passports to check the results of the COVID-19 test for travelers.

SINGAPORE: Digital health passports have been developed by Singapore companies that can check the COVID-19 test results of travelers, as…

December 21, 2020