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Victims lost more than S$41 million to scams in Q1 2020
More than S$41 million was lost to scams in Q1 2020 — almost 30% more than the same period in 2019. E-commerce was the top scam, with at least S$1.3…
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Government has debunked 40 instances of rumours, scams and falsehoods relating to COVID-19
About 40 instances of rumours, scams and falsehoods relating to COVID-19 have been debunked since late January. In Parliament on May 4, Communications and Information Minister S Iswaran said the…
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COVID-19 circuit breaker: Contact tracing solutions being developed for those without smartphones
A part of its strategy to open up safely after the circuit breaker period, Singapore is coming up with new contact tracing solutions for those who do not have smartphones,…
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COVID-19 testing ‘makes the invisible enemy visible’: Infectious diseases expert
As Singapore looks to boost COVID-19 testing, how will this take place? Dr Leong Hoe Nam from the Rophi Clinic at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre shared more on the…
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Singapore Airlines said to be considering aircraft deferrals, sale and leaseback transactions
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is said to be considering aircraft deferrals as well as sale and leaseback of some aircraft. The options are being looked at as the airline deals with…
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Singapore eyes transition to cleaner energy amid COVID-19 pandemic
Singapore is stepping up efforts to tap cleaner energy. The Energy Market Authority (EMA) said the Singapore International Energy Week — scheduled in October — will focus on the theme…
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COVID-19 circuit breaker: Home-based food businesses can resume operations from May 12
Home-based food businesses have been allowed to resume operations from May 12, because the COVID-19 situation in Singapore has improved. In Parliament, Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli said the…
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COVID-19: Josephine Teo on measures to tackle outbreak among Singapore’s migrant workers | In full
In a ministerial statement in Parliament on Monday (May 4), Singapore Manpower Minister Josephine Teo gave an update on the situation at dormitories hit by COVID-19 and responded to questions…
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Singapore passes Bill to ensure voter safety if general election is called amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Singapore Government passed the Parliamentary Elections (COVID-19 Special Arrangements) Bill to ensure voter and candidate safety if a general election is held amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is the…
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Singapore developing strategy to better detect unlinked COVID-19 cases, Lawrence Wong says | In full
Singapore is developing a nationwide COVID-19 testing strategy to better detect COVID-19 cases in the community, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said in Parliament on Monday (May 4). In a…