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Govt calls for limited tender to design, manufacture more TraceTogether tokens
The government has called for a limited tender to design and manufacture more TraceTogether tokens. It is currently studying ways where the token could be vulnerable, and is testing the…
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President Halimah gives assent to Fortitude Budget, COVID-19 relief measures
President Halimah Yacob has approved a further draw in the past reserves to fund the new COVID-19 support packages to help businesses and households. The move authorises the Fortitude Budget…
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OCBC, CapitaLand ink first loan using Singapore’s new SORA benchmark
OCBC Bank and developer CapitaLand have inked a S$150 million three-year corporate loan. It is Singapore's first loan product referencing the new interest rate benchmark. The Singapore Overnight Rate Average…
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Singapore retains top spot in global competitiveness rankings for second year running
Singapore has maintained its top spot in the global competitiveness rankings for the second year running. The rankings attributed the country's success to its robust international trade and investment, employment…
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Calls to Enterprise Singapore’s hotline more than double following news of phase two reopening
On June 16, Enterprise Singapore's call centre received about 2,500 calls from businesses, following news of the phase two reopening. That's more than double the average calls it receives on…
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Household electricity consumption up 22% in May due to circuit breaker, warmer weather
According to the Energy Market Authority and SP Group, household electricity consumption in Singapore rose by an average of 22% in May during the circuit breaker period, compared to a…
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Retailers to continue leveraging technology post-circuit breaker
Even as retailers prepare to reopen in phase two, some are retaining and improving on innovations that were first tried out during the circuit breaker. Subscribe to our channel here:…
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Singaporeans invited to ‘sing with one voice’ in first NDP virtual choir
Despite strict COVID-19 precautions, Singaporeans will be able to get involved in National Day Parade (NDP) 2020 as part of a virtual choir. Participants can upload a video of themselves…
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COVID-19: What would it take to move to Phase 3 of Singapore’s re-opening?
Health Minister Gan Kim Yong and National Development Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (Jun 15) explained what it would take for Singapore to move into Phase 3 of its re-opening…
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Platinium Dogs Club operator charged over offences related to pet hotel
A 31-year-old woman has been charged in court with offences related to the operation of pet hotel Platinium Dogs Club. She was arrested last year for alleged animal welfare-related offences.…