Approximately 86 per cent of foreign workers in the construction, marine and process sectors have been allowed to resume work.
Category: Singapore
Singapore and Malaysia launch dual-currency card for cross-border travel
Singapore’s EZ-Link and Malaysia’s Touch ‘n Go have launched Southeast Asia’s first dual-currency cross-border contactless smart card, called “EZ-Link x Touch ’n Go Motoring Card”.
StarHub brings early trial access of 5G to customers free of charge
Telecommunications company StarHub is the first in Singapore to unleash 5G services for customers, starting Tuesday, August 18.
Singapore to host 110th Lions Clubs International Convention in 2028
Singapore has been re-selected to host one of the world’s largest annual conventions – the 110th Lions Clubs International Convention in 2028 – following the cancellation of this year’s event.
Singapore commits SGD250 million to drive technology and innovation in fintech sector
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will commit SGD250 million over the next three years to accelerate technology and innovation-driven growth in the financial sector.
Singapore announces transformation roadmap for training and adult education sector
Singapore has announced a slate of new initiatives to accelerate the transformation of the country’s Training and Adult Education (TAE) sector.
Singapore crushes 9 tonnes of ivory to commemorate World Elephant Day
Singapore’s National Parks Board (NParks) is crushing nine tonnes of ivory, worth SGD 18 million, to commemorate World Elephant Day, which falls on August 12.
Singapore narrows GDP growth forecast for 2020, to shrink by 5-7%
Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has narrowed the country’s GDP growth forecast for 2020, from –4 to –7 per cent, to –5 to –7 per cent.
Singapore celebrates National Day with tributes to frontline workers amid COVID-19 pandemic
Singapore celebrated its 55th birthday on August 9 amid the COVID-19 pandemic with a parade, an evening show and fireworks, albeit with a difference.
Singapore in final stretch of clearing dormitories of COVID-19, says Multi-Ministry Taskforce
The clearance will allow the vast majority of workers to resume work by mid to late August.
