Schools will still have flexibility in deciding when activities will resume, while also ensuring that the workload of teachers and students remain manageable.
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NTU and Google Cloud develop virtual assistant to help address freshmen queries
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has rolled out a new virtual assistant powered by Google Cloud to help some 6,000 incoming freshmen transition to university life on its smart campus.
Singapore launches SDG45 million campaign to spur local consumption of lifestyle and tourism offerings
Titled “SingapoRediscovers”, the campaign is a joint initiative by Enterprise Singapore (ESG), Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB).
DBS customers can now book and pay for Gojek rides directly through PayLah platform
More than 1.7 million DBS PayLah! users can now book and pay for their Gojek rides directly through the PayLah! platform.
Long term economic recovery from COVID-19 will be weak and gradual: MAS Ravi Menon
While a strong short-term growth bounce from the impact of the VODI-19 pandemic is plausible, the longer term recovery is likely to be weak and gradual, said Ravi Menon, Managing Director, MAS.
Singapore Airlines reports 99.3% decline in June passenger carriage
Singapore Airlines (SIA) reported a 99.3 per cent fall in overall passenger carriage in June, with a 95.1 per cent year-on-year passenger capacity decline.
NDP2020 theme song ‘Everything I Am’ features stories of community and family ties
The National Day Parade (NDP) organising committee has released the NDP2020 theme song “Everything I Am”, performed by local musician Nathan Hartono.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital apologises for error resulting in Jurong West Secondary student being incorrectly diagnosed with COVID-19
The female student, who is asymptomatic, was reported as a confirmed case by the Ministry of Health (MOH) on July 10 based on the erroneous test results submitted by the laboratory.
Singapore’s GDP contracted 12.6% in 2020Q2
Singapore’s economy contracted by 12.6 per cent on a year-on-year basis in the second quarter of 2020, based on advance estimates, said Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).
12 foreigners deported, barred from re-entering Singapore for non-compliance with safe distancing measures
The authorities will not hesitate to take strong action against anyone who show blatant disregard for our laws, said the ICA and Singapore Police Force.
