Day: 12 November 2020

25 posts

MOH confirms 11 new cases of COVID-19; Total tally at 58,102

As of Thursday noon (12 Nov), the Ministry of Health (MOH) has…

Trump election loss robs Taiwan of a powerful, belligerent friend

by Amber Wang Donald Trump’s departure from the White House will leave…

Trump administration says still searching for TikTok resolution

President Donald Trump’s administration said Wednesday it was still working to resolve…

DigitalReach to launch project that sheds light on digital contact tracing implications on personal data and surveillance

Countries around the world are now developing their own applications or tracking…
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Lights are still out at Geylang’s red light district, depriving brothel operators and sex workers of income

Earlier this year (24 March), all bars and entertainment venues like night…

Man allegedly made 11-year-old daughter ingest sleeping pills after arguing with his estranged wife, instructed her to lie to police

After having an argument with his estranged wife, a 40-year-old Singaporean man…
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Huge China-backed trade pact to be signed at Southeast Asian summit

by Alice Philipson with Martin Abbugao in Singapore Fifteen Asia-Pacific nations are…

Typhoon causes major flooding in Philippine capital

The third typhoon to hit the storm-battered Philippines in as many weeks…

Hong Kong legislature sits without democrats after exodus

Hong Kong’s legislature sat empty of pro-democracy lawmakers Thursday after the bloc said…

COVID-19 test at HK airport costs S$87 while Changi airport charges S$300

Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung announced yesterday (11 Nov) that the first…