Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will continue to receive support in relation to COVID-19 as part of additional support measures costing SGD1.2 billion (USD 900 million).
Tag: COVID-19
Over 80 million vaccine jabs administered across UK: Report
More than 80 million covid vaccines have been administered across the UK through the largest and most successful vaccination programme in NHS history.
Eight food and beverage outlets ordered to close, 56 people penalised for flouting COVID norms in Singapore
Eight food and beverage (F&B) outlets were ordered to close for violating COVID-19 norms, the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE), Singapore said today.
Singapore logs 452 suicide cases in 2020, highest since 2012
Singapore has reported at least 452 suicide cases last year, the highest figure since 2012, non-profit suicide prevention centre Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) said in a statement today.
Singapore PM Lee wears turban, welcomes Sikh community with ‘Sat Sri Akal’
Highlighting the multi-cultural nature of the city-state, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wore an immaculate white turban at the inauguration of a gurdwara and greeted the community members in perfect Punjabi, saying “Sat Sri Akaal”.
Singapore to further ease COVID curbs from July 12
Singapore Ministry of Health has decided to further lift the COVID-induced restrictions from July 12. Five people can participate in social gatherings at the workplace, with safety measures in place.
Etihad, Emirates announce suspension of Saudi Arabia flights
In a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19 strains, the Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways and Dubai’s Emirates said that the UAE airlines have suspended flights to and from Saudi Arabia starting yesterday until further notice.
UAE gives nod to emergency registration of Moderna’s vaccine
UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced the approval of the emergency registration of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.
United Arab Emirates restricts citizens’ visits to 14 nations
United Arab Emirates has barred its citizens from visiting 14 countries which the authorities had earlier suspended the entry of travellers as a precautionary measure against COVID.
Singapore PM to deliver National Day Rally speech on August 22
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will deliver the National Day Rally 2021 (NDR) speech on August 22 at Mediacorp, the PM’s Office said in a statement.
