Singapore and the European Union announced a new partnership in the digital sector, which both parties described as having “transformative potential” for the future of their economies.
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‘9 out of 10 Singaporeans wary of how companies use their data’
News: New research from OpenText reveals the growing level of concern among Singaporeans over the privacy and protection of personal data since the start of the pandemic.
Singapore passes new law to curb ‘harmful’ social media content
Singapore passs a law against social media platforms Facebook, TikTok, and others to remove “egregious content” such as those promoting self-harm, sexual exploitation, terrorism, and hate.
Singapore breaks 40-year old record for wettest October
News: Singapore experienced its wettest October in 40 years, with rainy days expected to continue into November, the Meteorological Service Singapore said.
Singapore invites British billionaire Richard Branson to drug rules, death penalty debates
Singapore invited British billionaire Richard Branson to a live televised debate with Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam on the city-state’s drug policy and death penalty.
Singapore rings alarm for November peak of new Omicron variant
As alarm increases over the new ‘immunity-evasive’ Omicron variant of Covid-19 called the XBB strain, the health minister of Singapore. The cases will peak by mid-November.
India, Singapore unveil roadmap to boost economic ties
India and Singapore will launch a new mechanism headed by their ministers of foreign affairs, finance and trade to enhance economic cooperation.
MTI slashes Singapore’s growth outlook between 3-4%
Singapore news: Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) today slashed its GDP for this year to 3%-4%, from 3 to 5% estimated earlier, citing inflation and persistent supply chain disruptions.
Tributes pour in for Singapore on its 57th National Day
Singapore’s national day parade returned to mark the country’s 57th birthday, after two years of muted celebrations.
Singapore falls in rankings of highest expatriate packages
Expatriate salary and benefits packages in Singapore rose by a modest 4% in 2021 despite the city’s fall to 22nd place in the rankings of the costliest places to employ expatriates globally.