SINGAPORE – Six people have been fined $3,000 each for taking part in an unlawful gathering on Lazarus Island amid the Covid-19 outbreak on Aug 8. They were part of a 12-person gathering on the island that violated Covid-19 regulations, which prohibited social gatherings of more than five people who do not stay in the […]
SINGAPORE – From the time he was in Primary 3, Muhammad Saif Mishary Muhammad Shahidin had been scoring Ds and Es in school examinations for mathematics and science. But yesterday, the 12-year-old was elated to see improvements in his results. He received a C for maths and a B for science, scoring 208 overall at […]
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Thursday, Nov 26. Surge in Hong Kong’s Covid-19 cases due to rules being eased too soon, says expert Infections rebounded from mid-September to October, soon after measures were eased. READ MORE HERE Remains of elderly woman living alone found in flat more than a year […]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. government civil servants could face mass firings under an executive order before President Donald Trump leaves office, and Democratic lawmakers, watchdog groups and unions are scrambling to block it.U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak to reporters in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., November […]
BEIJING (XINHUA) – The Xinfadi wholesale market in Beijing, which was previously hit by Covid-19, has suspended the storage and sale of frozen and aquatic products, the market said Wednesday (Nov 25). The move follows reports of Covid-19 infections related to imported frozen products in multiple Chinese provinces and municipalities in recent months. All frozen […]
KOCHI – The Indian government on Nov 19 authorised practitioners of Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medical system, to be trained to perform some surgical procedures. The move has alarmed doctors practising modern medicine and many among the public. The Indian Medical Association (IMA), an influential voluntary body representing doctors, demanded on Nov 22 that the […]
Hi all, In today’s bulletin: Biden signals days of ‘America First’ are over; China and Japan discuss restarting travel during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Japan; Thai protesters target King’s wealth in demonstrations; global travel lobby eyes Covid passports to ease travel; Indonesian Fisheries Minister arrested, and more. Reading this on the web or […]
SINGAPORE – There were seven new coronavirus cases announced as of Wednesday noon (Nov 25), all of which were imported. They were placed on stay-home notices on arrival in Singapore, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). There were no new community cases and none from worker’s dormitories for the 15th day in a row. This […]
BEIJING (BLOOMBERG) – China will likely return to a more “proper” range of economic development next year, Premier Li Keqiang said, indicating a strong rebound in growth after this year’s pandemic slump. After taking a severe knock in the first quarter, the economy is recovering and set to post positive growth this year, Mr Li […]
NEW DELHI (REUTERS) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned on Tuesday (Nov 24) that any Covid-19 vaccine could lead to side effects in some people, as even popular medicines do, and that the government would go only by science in finalising one for the country. The comments came ahead of the possible launch of the […]