The National Day Parade (NDP) organising committee has released the NDP2020 theme song “Everything I Am”, performed by local musician Nathan Hartono.
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249 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on July 15, including an imported case from India
The vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Global sentiments towards COVID-19 shifting from fear to anger: NTU study
The fear that people developed at the start of the COVID-19 outbreak has given way to anger over the course of the pandemic, according to a study led by NTU.
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.
347 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on July 14, including 2 returnees from India
The vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
“Challenging” road to economic recovery lies ahead, says trade minister Chan Chun Sing
Singapore is expected to have a “slow and uneven journey” towards economic recovery, said trade minister Chan Chun Sing.
Former Indian High Commissioner to Singapore Jawed Ashraf takes charge as envoy to France
The 1991 batch IFS officer succeeds Vinay Kwatra (1988 batch).
Singapore and Malaysia to implement two cross-border schemes by August 10
Singapore and Malaysia will be implementing the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) by August 10 to address the needs of different groups of travellers between both countries.
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).
NUS designs 3 new nasal swabs for COVID-19 testing to address shortages
Researchers from NUS have developed three swab designs to address the global shortage of nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs, and to ensure Singapore has a sustainable supply of these products.
