
Ministry of Health (MOH)
Covid-19
Singapore to open special Covid-19 vaccination centres
Singapore is setting up special centers to administer Covid-19 vaccinations daily to large groups of people, on top of allowing the jabs to be taken at clinics and other established healthcare faci
January 12, 2021
Covid-19
Singapore finds two people from UK may have new Covid-19 virus strain
Two people in Singapore who came back from the UK have been preliminarily tested to have a new Covid-19 strain that is circulating there, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.
December 31, 2020
Singapore economy

Singapore to spend $2.2 bil on premium subsidies for Medishield Life
The Singapore government will spend $2.2 billion over the next three years to improve a medical insurance plan for the country’s citizens and residents amid the economic impact of the coronavirus.
September 30, 2020
Singapore economy

Hotel stays, recreation areas for children may resume upon hotels' successful applications: STB
SINGAPORE (July 3): The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) says that it has drawn up safe management measures (SMMs) with the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Enterprise Singapore (ESG), and the Mi
July 03, 2020
Broker's Calls

IHH, Raffles Medical likely to be hit by fall in medical tourists: CGS-CIMB
SINGAPORE (June 12): Given the hit to medical tourism due to measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, hospital operators are likely to be more severely impacted in 2Q, according to CGS-CIMB Researc
June 12, 2020
Aviation & Engineering

SIA faces its biggest challenge in Covid-19; investors will need a strong stomach
SINGAPORE (May 22): Since its inception in 1972, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has weathered through all kinds of downturns that had impacted air travel.
May 22, 2020
Regulatory Action

SGX RegCo's need for speed
While the Covid-19 pandemic rages, the regulator says it is focused on stepping up the pace of its process
March 27, 2020
Covid-19

Keep calm and stay vigilant amid novel coronavirus outbreak: SBF
SINGAPORE (Feb 10): Amid the panic buying at supermarkets throughout the country, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has called on Singaporeans to keep calm and stay vigilant.
February 10, 2020
Covid-19

Singapore confirms first case of Wuhan virus. Here's what investors need to know
SINGAPORE (Jan 24): Singapore’s stock market is expected to be rattled on Friday, after the Asian financial hub on Thursday evening announced its first confirmed case of the deadly Wuhan virus that
January 24, 2020
Healthcare

Doctors seek clarity and guidance on procedures in new appeal letter
SINGAPORE (Mar 13): More than 1,200 individuals have signed a new letter of appeal drafted by three doctors to ask the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) for clarity o
March 13, 2019