Asian stock markets end mixed as oil prices surge
Mixed trade across Asia on Sept 17, as investors remained cautious following an attack on Saudi facilities that sent oil prices soaring. In Tokyo, the Nikkei was … source
The Singapore doctor who is also a charity advocate and Dior collector | Remarkable Living
Dr Caroline Low-Heah, medical director of Drs Jiten and Caroline medical centre in Singapore, is also the founding chairperson of Kidz Horizon Appeal and an … source
Discoloured tap water on Pulau Tekong caused by naturally occurring minerals
The discoloured tap water reported at the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) on Pulau Tekong in November was caused by naturally occurring minerals. source
Wuhan pneumonia: What you need to know after China confirms 139 new cases
China confirmed a third death and 139 new cases of Wuhan pneumonia on Monday (Jan 20). Officials also say the virus has spread to Beijing and Shenzhen. source
Wuhan virus: What happens when someone is placed under quarantine?
Singapore on Tuesday (Jan 28) announced travel restrictions on holders of Chinese passports issued in Hubei. Additionally, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said … source
Chinese authorities working to identify virus behind pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan
In China, health authorities are still working to identify the virus behind a pneumonia outbreak in the central city of Wuhan. Authorities said the number of cases … source
Hyflux says restructuring plans on track despite change of legal team
Embattled water treatment firm Hyflux said its restructuring plans, including with Utico, are on track despite the change of its legal team. Hyflux was responding to … source
US exports of hardwood to China plummet amid trade war
US exporters of of hardwood are feeling the heat amid the US-China trade war. Their exports to China have plummeted 40 per cent this year. China’s retaliatory … source
POFMA temporary exemptions to be lifted given evolving Wuhan coronavirus situation: MCI
Starting Jan 31, a temporary exemption on general correction directions will be lifted for several online platforms. Facebook, Google Search, Baidu, Twitter and … source
Singapore Navy commissions final three of eight littoral mission vessels
The Singapore Navy has commissioned its final three Littoral Mission Vessels (LMVs) at Tuas Naval Base. They are RSS Fortitude, RSS Dauntless and RSS … source