PM Lee said that the country’s response to the pandemic was “not without shortcomings” and that “with hindsight, we would certainly have done some things differently”.
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Singapore is still a little red dot in an uncertain world: President Halimah Yacob
In a speech before the first session of the 14th Parliament of Singapore, President Halimah Yacob outlined the government’s plans to help the country to survive and thrive in a post-pandemic world.
COVID-19 made Smart Nation initiative even more crucial: Balakrishnan
The COVID-19 pandemic has made Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative even more crucial, said Minister-in-Charge of the Smart Nation Initiative Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.
DBS to pilot SingPass facial verification technology for signing up of banking services
DBS has partnered with the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) to pilot the latter’s innovative SingPass Face Verification technology.
Pritam Singh creates history as Singapore’s first Leader of the Opposition
In the recently held election on July 10, Workers’ Party won 10 parliamentary seats out of the 93 contested, making it the biggest opposition presence in Singapore’s Parliament.
In Pics: Singapore Cabinet’s swearing-in ceremony, July 27
Members of Singapore’s Cabinet, as well as other office holders, were sworn in on Monday, July 27, in a ceremony that observed safe distancing rules.
PM Lee addresses PAP’s absence of new Indian candidates, assures community will be well represented
PM Lee assured the voters that there will continue to be Indian MPs to represent the Indian community and other voters.
Apple and Google jointly launch new tool to improve contact tracing apps
Apple and Google have joined hands to launch a new tool that will enable apps created by public health agencies to work more accurately, reliably and effectively.
Singapore lays out comprehensive medical strategy to battle COVID-19
The Multi-Ministry Taskforce on Tuesday laid out a comprehensive medical strategy to ensure that individuals infected with COVID-19 receive prompt and quality medical treatment.
Singapore steps up COVID-19 testing in foreign worker dormitories
Foreign worker dormitories have emerged as hotspots in Singapore, with the bulk of the nearly 15,000 cases emerging among work pass holders.
