Archive for April 28th, 2020
Singapore coastline packed with ships full of oil no one wants
A narrow waterway off Singapore has become even more congested as oil-laden tankers wait out a slump in global fuel consumption that’s crimped demand and boosted the [...] » More
Singapore races to build beds for COVID-19 patients as cases surge
Singapore is rapidly building bed space for coronavirus patients in cavernous exhibition halls and other temporary facilities as it faces a surge in cases, mainly among its [...] » More
‘Home’ singalong criticised as empty distraction from meaningful action
As surging COVID-19 cases strain Singapore’s healthcare system and migrant workers bear the brunt of terrifying pandemic conditions, a government feel-good campaign [...] » More
Singapore Airlines Is Sending Airbus A380s To Alice Springs
With an over-abundance of capacity during this climate of reduced travel, airlines the world over have grounded their larger aircraft. For many airlines, the Airbus A380 was [...] » More
COVID-19: Singapore crosses 14,000 mark with 799 new cases, majority foreign workers in dorms
The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed a preliminary 799 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore as of Monday (27 April) noon, bringing the total to 14,423 the highest recorded in [...] » More
Singapore digital banks: lessons to learn from HK
As the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) considers which of 21 applicants it will grant five coveted digital banking licenses to, market watchers say there are lessons to [...] » More
National flag can be displayed from now until 30 September
All households and organisations in Singapore may display the national flag at offices, buildings and residences from now until the end of the National Day celebrations [...] » More
COVID-19: Robots to help with operations at new Changi Exhibition Centre isolation facility
How does one care for thousands of COVID-19 patients while also minimising the chances of infecting the workers who are caring for them? Bring in the robots. At the Changi [...] » More
Temasek CEO says S$800 million earmarked for coronavirus fight
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings Pte plans to spend more than S$800 million on efforts to combat the spread of Covid-19, according to Chief Executive Officer Ho Ching. In a [...] » More
Increase in domestic violence-related calls as families forced to stay at home: Aware Singapore
Domestic abuse can touch anyone, anywhere, but more often than not it is women and children who are most at risk. During this period of isolation and community lockdowns [...] » More
Over 1,100 Philippine health workers tested positive for Covid-19
The number of health workers who tested positive for Covid-19 (coronavirus) in the Philippines has climbed to 1,101, a senior Philippine health official said on Sunday [...] » More
Over 2 million workers lose jobs as COVID-19 quarantine measures continue DOLE
More than two million workers nationwide have been displaced as local governments continue to carry out COVID-19 quarantine measures, the Labour Department said Sunday. [...] » More
Manila distributes free milk supplements to senior citizens
The Manila City government will be distributing free milk food supplements to senior citizens as part of its relief efforts amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. [...] » More
Carpio suggests joint patrols with Malaysia, Vietnam in South China Sea
The Philippines should join forces with Malaysia and Vietnam to counter China’s “grave escalation” of tensions in the South China Sea, retired Senior [...] » More
Hontiveros urges government to make China pay for environmental damage in West Philippine Sea
Senator Risa Hontiveros urged the executive branch to exert pressure on China over its activities in the West Philippine Sea that have caused “severe and [...] » More
