Archive for January 30th, 2020
Viral anxiety: Singapore stores sell out of masks islandwide
Singaporeans gripped with the Wuhan virus scare are buying face masks in bulk and depleting supplies islandwide. Retailers said they’ve been forced to impose limits on [...] » More
Wuhan virus: Measures, advisories and info from Singapore ministries
Various Singapore ministries, statutory boards and hospitals have been implementing measures to reduce the risk of infection and heighten surveillance amid the Wuhan [...] » More
Two new Wuhan virus cases in Singapore bring total to 7 no entry for new visitors from Hubei
Two new cases of Wuhan virus have been confirmed in Singapore, bringing the total number of infected people here to seven, the health ministry said on Tuesday (January 28). [...] » More
Wuhan virus: ‘Do not listen to or spread rumours and untrue reports’ PM Lee
Prime minister Lee Hsien Loong has urged the public not to listen to or spread rumours and untrue reports concerning the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. In a post on his Facebook [...] » More
Wuhan virus: MOM to reject new work applications of workers from Hubei
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will reject all new work applications for foreign workers from Hubei, with immediate effect until further notice. This comes in the light of [...] » More
Wuhan virus to hit Singapore’s tourism sector, but too soon to assess impact on overall economy: Experts
The Wuhan virus outbreak is set to impact Singapore’s tourism-related sectors in the coming months and possibly “cast a shadow” on economic growth for the [...] » More
Wuhan virus: More temperature screenings at pre-schools
Pre-schools have stepped up vigilance in the wake of the Wuhan coronavirus, with additional temperature screenings for their children. Parents are also required to fill in an [...] » More
Philippines: 1st Joint Committee assesses cooperation with the EU
The first ever Joint Committee under the new European Union Philippines Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) met in Brussels on 28 January 2020. The EU expressed its [...] » More
Coronavirus hits tourism in China, Japan and Thailand ‘hard,’ costing billions
The ongoing coronavirus outbreak is hitting the tourism industry in China, Japan and Thailand “hard,” industry experts have claimed. In one recent example, about [...] » More
Thailand among world’s top 10 for mobile payments by Chinese tourists
Thailand ranked among the global top 10 for mobile payments by Chinese tourists, fuelled by the country’s “maturity” in mobile payment solutions, a joint [...] » More
Commentary: Thailand gives up plastic bags yet leaves rampant consumerism intact
Thailand recently took an important step towards environmental protection when 75 leading retailers stopped issuing plastic bags to shoppers. This step continues a campaign [...] » More
Coronavirus six new cases confirmed in Thailand
Six new cases of of the novel coronavirus are now confirmed for Thailand by the Ministry of Public Health. That brings the total number of cases detected to 14. The six new [...] » More
Thailand coronavirus cases rise to 14, all passengers from China to be screened
Thailand announced plans on Tuesday to screen all arrivals from China for symptoms of the coronavirus and confirmed six more infections among such visitors, taking its tally [...] » More
Thailand to screen all airline passengers from China for coronavirus
Beginning yesterday, all airline passenger arrivals from China, regardless of their point of origin, are being screened for the Wuhan Coronavirus when entering Thailand. [...] » More
UPDATE 1-Thailand plans steps to boost consumption, tourism
Thailand plans to introduce additional measures next month to boost consumption and tourism, its finance minister said on Tuesday, as the government tries to shore up a [...] » More
