Mar 25, 2022

Singapore remains open to the world in an environment with ‘every temptation’ to turn inwards: PM Lee 1

Singapore remains open to the world in an environment with ‘every temptation’ to turn inwards: PM Lee

Although there are limits to what a small country can do to influence global trends, Singapore must adapt to them to stay competitive and continue growing its economy, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said at the official opening of Dyson’s new global headquarters at St James Power Station.

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Easing of Singapore's COVID-19 measures timely, healthcare system can 'cope well', experts say

“We have weathered the peak of the Omicron wave … Therefore, we can be relatively confident that this transition to reduced restrictions will also be managed effectively by our healthcare workers,” said one expert.

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Johor businesses concerned about manpower shortages ahead of border reopening on Apr 1

“I think on Apr 1, it will be all hands on deck, perhaps even rehire some staff that were laid off. Hopefully everything will return to what it was soon,” said one store owner.

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Tuas explosion: Inquiry committee recommends criminal proceedings for 'dereliction of duty' by firm

The inquiry report is being reviewed by the public prosecutor and will take “some time” before a considered decision on further action is made, Senior Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad said.

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KKH files police report following pregnant woman's claims that she lost baby after 4-hour A&E wait

In response to an article posted by Wake Up Singapore on the incident, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital said: “We can definitively say that there is no such scenario.”