Prominent Thai democracy activist arrested
Thai police on Friday arrested a prominent democracy activist after his participation in protests calling for government reforms, a new ...
Day: August 14, 2020
Philippines delays start of school year as virus surges
The Philippines delayed Friday the start of the school year by another six weeks to October as the country battles ...
US, China to discuss trade deal amid COVID-19 disruption
Negotiators from the United States and China will on Saturday discuss the "phase one" trade deal signed earlier this year ...
Restaurant staff rejects visually-impaired swimmer to enter, claims guide dogs are not allowed in Halal restaurants
An incident caught attention on social media yesterday (13 Aug) after a Singaporean visually-impaired swimmer shared her experience at Kallang ...
MOH confirms 83 new cases of COVID-19 infection; Total tally at 55,580
As of Friday noon (14 Aug), the Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed an additional 83 cases of COVID-19 infection ...
Local HR professional asks: Indonesia’s hiring policies prohibit foreigners to take on HR roles, but why can’t Singapore?
The issue of discriminatory hiring practices in Singapore has been the subject of debate lately, after it was reported that ...
Attempt to smuggle 204 ecstasy tablets foiled by ICA
204 tablets, believed to be ‘Ecstasy', were discovered at Parcel Post Section on 4 August. In Facebook post on Friday ...
PAP members resume their Meet-the-People sessions in respective constituencies
Members of the People’s Action Party (PAP) have started conducting their Meet-the-People sessions (MPS) this week after the National Environment ...
New Zealand extends Auckland virus lockdown by 12 days
New Zealand on Friday extended a lockdown of it's largest city Auckland by at least 12 days, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced, as authorities struggled with a growing new coronavirus ...
Singapore-Malaysia cross-border travel applications full for first 3 days of Aug 17 – 19
Applications for cross-border travel between Singapore and Malaysia under the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) schemes ...