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Topic: Singapore

Hotels, pipelines, stores — what investors with $3.4tn in Asia, Europe are buying during Covid

With asset values still seen as inflated, investors are waiting for a potential second downturn after stimulus measures end but before mass vaccinations enable economies to restart.

Singapore, Hong Kong top destinations for dodgy money transactions, followed by China, India

Revelations are based on a leaked trove of documents which detail more than $2 trillion in transactions between 1999-2017, flagged as possible money laundering or criminal activity.

Singapore construction industry struggles to recover as Covid cases keep workers away

New infections continue to be detected in foreign-worker dorms, which had previously been declared Covid-free, and there have been delays in routine virus testing completed.

Why Chinese companies fleeing the ‘Cold War’ is good news for Singapore

Although it doesn't need new capital and its population isn't open to an influx of overseas professionals, Singapore will be relieved with the promise of jobs and a boost to business.

Singapore to pay its citizens who stay healthy with the help of Apple Watch

Under LumiHealth scheme, Singapore residents who use Apple Watch will be able to earn around S$380 in rewards & vouchers by completing goals & tasks set within an iPhone app.

How unemployment remains low in parts of Asia despite economic woes

In countries like Singapore and Malaysia, the state is an integral component of wage-setting and often the arbiter over who gets hired and fired in companies.

After blows in India, US, UK, TikTok owner to spend billions to expand from Singapore

Singapore is becoming a regional base for both Western and Chinese companies because of its developed financial and legal system.

Australian doctors fear harassment, Singapore develops smart masks & other global 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’s 3 lakh poor migrant workers are still locked up while others move freely

With clusters rising again, prolonged lockdown-like conditions in Singapore have brought new psychological stressors, in the dorms with poor ventilation and shared bathrooms.

Singapore can’t sustain Covid emergency measures forever, PM Lee says

The government earlier announced additional support measures of S$8 billion to help businesses and workers, adding to some S$93 billion in earlier pledges of aid for the economy.

On Camera

Every time the Congress thinks it has a ‘revolutionary’ idea, it shoots its own foot

From Sam Pitroda talking about inheritance tax to Goan candidate saying the Indian Constitution was 'forced' on Goa, Congress has been having its own foot-in-the-mouth moments.

Foreign policy resonating among more Indians in 2nd & 3rd tier towns of India, says EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.

Terror commander Masood Azhar resurfaces to launch celeb-style ‘ask me anything’ online service

The announcement, made by JeM’s Maktab-ul-Rabita, or office for communication, comes 2 yrs after Pakistani officials claimed the militant was living under Taliban protection.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.