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NYE party of more than 100 people at Clarke Quay “not acceptable”, says Lawrence Wong
Investigations have revealed that the New Year’s Eve celebration at Clarke Quay was not an organised event and more than 100 people “got caught in the moment” and gathered at…
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Ong Ye Kung on vaccinating seniors, Singapore’s national vaccination drive
"Many of our infections have actually occurred at home so it's not really a matter of not going out," said Minister Ong Ye Kung on Wednesday (Jul 7), adding that…
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COVID-19: Singapore extends wage subsidies for retailers, gyms affected by Phase 2 heightened alert
More sectors affected by the latest COVID-19 restrictions will get wage subsidies under the Jobs Support Scheme, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday (May 28). He also announced a…
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COVID-19: Taiwan reports 667 new local cases
Taiwan is facing pressure to test COVID-19 patients faster, as it deals with its largest wave of infections. The island has reported 667 new community cases. More than a third…
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COVID-19: Will Singapore go into another circuit breaker in light of rising community cases?
With the number of community cases of COVID-19 rising in Singapore, will another “circuit breaker” be implemented? Health Minister Ong Ye Kung lists key questions that need answers before a…
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You can’t buy a COVID-19 vaccine online, but criminals will try to sell them anyway
Hundreds of fake COVID-19 vaccines and fake 3M masks have been seized in South Africa, and found to be part of a transnational network with links to China. Now, Singapore…
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Shattered Fragility? What COVID-19 Revealed About The Restaurant Industry
What does it cost to run a restaurant? What profit margins do most restaurants make? As it turns out, not much – typically 5-10 per cent of every dollar a…
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COVID-19: Singapore and Hong Kong agree in principle to establish air travel bubble
Singapore and Hong Kong have agreed in principle to establish an air travel bubble, Singapore’s Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung announced on Thursday (Oct 15). “It’s a small step, but…
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All aged 13 and above with acute respiratory infection to be tested for COVID-19: Gan Kim Yong
From Jul 1, anyone in Singapore aged 13 and above with symptoms of acute respiratory infection will be tested for COVID-19 once they see a doctor, Health Minister Gan Kim…
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When can travel between Singapore and Malaysia can resume? Vivian Balakrishnan responds
When can Singaporeans travel to Malaysia again – and vice versa? In an In Conversation special on CNA, Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan gives his take on what a…