Singapore

Geopolitics

Harris' departure from Singapore delayed for unspecified reason

It was unclear how long Harris will remain in Singapore.

Geopolitics

Harris looks to assure US allies over chaotic Afghan exit

What will influence perceptions of US's commitment to the region will be what the US does going forward, says PM Lee.
PM Lee_Recording of NDM2021

Singapore economy

Singapore to finetune foreign worker policies amid expat angst

"If we do this well, we can continue to welcome foreign workers and new immigrants, as we must."
Night spots-turned F&B joints to be suspended as 'KTV cluster' mushrooms  - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Covid-19

Night spots-turned F&B joints to be suspended as 'KTV cluster' mushrooms

Singapore will suspend all 400 or so nightlife establishments that had pivoted into F&B establishments from July 19 to July 30.
'Thanks' to KTVs, it is now back to 2 from 5 - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Covid-19

'Thanks' to KTVs, it is now back to 2 from 5

Singapore will reduce dining in groups from 5 to 2, in light of the current spike in cases.
Singapore, New Zealand agree to cooperate on low-carbon hydrogen - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Sustainability

Singapore, New Zealand agree to cooperate on low-carbon hydrogen

The agreement is expected to facilitate collaboration on the production, deployment and research into a new hydrogen economy.
Temasek portfolio hits 10-year-high of $381 bil, profit jumps over 500% to $57 bil  - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Results

Temasek portfolio hits all-time-high of $381 bil, profit jumps over 500% to $57 bil

Temasek Holdings has reported a stellar FY2021, with a 10-year-high net portfolio value and an over 500% jump in y-o-y profit.
Singapore expects to reduce Covid-19 measures as country approaches 50% full vaccination: MTF - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Covid-19

Singapore expects to reduce Covid-19 measures as country approaches 50% full vaccination: MTF

Singapore is 'on track' to increase group sizes for higher risk activities by mid July, including dining in.
Singapore looks to develop and deploy low-carbon technological solutions following new studies  - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Sustainability

Singapore looks to develop and deploy low-carbon technological solutions following new studies

The studies highlighted pathways for low-carbon hydrogen and CCUS that could be relevant for Singapore and barriers to overcome.
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