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Topic: Singapore

Hong Kong reports respiratory infections, positive case on cruise ship & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Singapore to introduce visa for global talent as it plans to turn into region’s top tech hub

The 2-year visa isn’t for mid-tier tech workers who might compete with locals for jobs, but is targeted at highly accomplished entrepreneurs & experts who can bring in capital.

Singapore to discontinue SGD 1,000 notes from next year

The move was taken to counter money laundering, terror financing risks associated with large denomination. Banks can continue to re-circulate existing notes deposited with them.

Private jets to luxury yacht — Singaporeans going extraordinary lengths to cure cabin fever

For many in Singapore, the solution to cabin fever that’s set in as a result of the coronavirus pandemic is to seize on anything that reminds them of travel.

Fake-egg maker Eat Just is coming to Asia, set to build first plant in Singapore

With consumers becoming more environmental and health conscious, investments in alternative protein companies have accelerated as firms compete to invent substitutes to traditional meat.

Dysons sell Singapore’s tallest penthouse at a loss, after buying it for record $46 mn

According to a Business Times report, the 3-storey Singapore penthouse, with own infinity pool & private lift lobby from basement car park, fetched about S$3,000 per square foot.

At least 2 years to go before mass air travel can resume, Singapore says

Singapore’s Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung said a balance needs to be struck between travel & epidemic control.

Singapore faces ‘deep scarring’ from Covid, central bank chief Ravi Menon says

Singapore’s trade-reliant economy, already in recession, is facing its worst contraction on record this year, about 5% to 7%, according to official estimates.

Our future is at stake, Singapore says as it races to open borders before Covid vaccine

Transport Minister Kung says not only are jobs at stake but also Singapore's status as air hub, its relevance to the world and economic survival.

Singapore’s cushy expat worker days are over. At least for now

As work-from-home remains the default, expats realize they don’t need to be in Singapore to do their jobs & many are now wondering whether uprooting their families has been worth it.

On Camera

AI is doing the brave work humans are still squeamish about—using they/them pronouns

The hullaballoo over LinkedIn bot’s pronoun use comes on a day when CJI DY Chandrachud used the phrase ‘pregnant person’ in his judgment. It is a thing now. Get with the programme.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Iranian fishing vessel, rescues six Indian crew members

The ICG said in a statement that the boat was seized and brought to Kochi for further investigation on May 6.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.