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.
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Singapore ministers defend hiring foreign workers’ policy in Parliament
In a series of parliamentary discussions, top Singapore ministers defended the government’s free trade agreements and openness to hiring foreign professionals amid criticism from political opponents that the policy increased job competition — particularly from India.
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 President calls for ground-up drives to aid vulnerable groups
Singapore President Halimah Yacob yesterday reiterated that ground-up initiatives play a key role in empowering and supporting vulnerable groups, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singapore’s GDP to grow 4℅ to 6℅ this year despite uncertain global outlook: Finance Minister Lawrence Wong
Singapore Minister Lawrence Wong said that with uncertainty looming large over global economy outlook, continue to expect Singapore’s GDP growth at least 4 per cent to 6 per cent this year.
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.
Singapore Parliament to discuss ministerial statements on FTAs, attacks on Indians next week
Two ministerial statements are set to be delivered in Parliament next week to explain ”how vital” Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are to Singapore and to address ”false allegations” that these pacts are not ”a free hand” for foreign professionals to take up jobs in the island nation.
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak highlights financial services, trade with Singapore, India
News: The United Kingdom’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak pledged yesterday to “sharpen” the competitive advantage of the UK financial services sector and seek new economic alliances as he set out his vision for the nation and London’s post-Brexit future.
Singapore clocks 16 COVID cases, tally at 62,579
Singapore today reported 16 COVID cases, pushing the tally to 62,579, the Health Ministry said. Of these cases, five were locally transmitted and 11 imported.
Engineer among four Covid community infections; lowest since June 11
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that a PUB engineer and a television installer employed by Best Denki were among four fresh COVID community cases, as the city-state recorded lits owest daily number of local cases since June 11.
