SINGAPORE — Coronavirus safety measures for Singapore’s upcoming general election will put the ruling party’s rivals at a disadvantage, opposition and human rights groups warned on Thursday, as the city-state announced its official campaign guidelines. “Holding an election during the COVID-19 pandemic could worsen an election that is already not […]
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Indonesia tops Singapore as Southeast Asia’s COVID-19 hot spot
JAKARTA — Indonesia has once again become Southeast Asia’s COVID-19 hot spot, overtaking Singapore in terms of cumulative cases on Wednesday. The region’s biggest economy reported an additional 1,031 infections, bringing its total to 41,431, while Singapore saw its figure rise to 41,216. Indonesia has seen an average of around […]
Singapore says virus ‘under control’ as reopening hits phase 2
SINGAPORE — Singapore said Monday it will proceed with plans to reopen most of its economy and allow stores to resume business Friday as the country further eases coronavirus restrictions. Social gatherings of up to five people will be allowed, and restaurants will be able to accept dine-in guests. Coronavirus cases continue to rise […]
Singapore stress levels show working from home is no holiday
SINGAPORE — The emails come at 9 p.m., and Claire Ng feels obliged to respond right away. The 29-year-old communications executive in Singapore has been putting up with this for months, since the government urged telecommuting as a coronavirus safety measure. She used to clock off at 6 p.m. most […]
Singapore coronavirus clusters awaken Asia to migrants’ plight
SINGAPORE — For one Bangladeshi migrant worker, this year has been his “worst experience” in Singapore. In April, he was forced into home quarantine for a month as the coronavirus burned through his dormitory. The construction site where he worked — a government transport project — was closed. After his […]
Singapore coronavirus clusters awaken Asia to migrants’ woes
SINGAPORE — For one Bangladeshi migrant worker, this year has been his “worst experience” in Singapore. In April, he was forced into home quarantine for a month as the coronavirus burned through his dormitory. The construction site where he worked — a government transport project — was closed. After his […]
Singapore orders online election advertising to disclose sponsors
SINGAPORE — The government of Singapore on Monday set out new rules for internet election advertising, as the coronavirus pandemic is expected to push more campaigning online ahead of the general election that must be held by April 2021. Effective immediately, paid election ads on social media and other websites […]
Singapore sets rules for online election advertising amid pandemic
SINGAPORE — The government of Singapore on Monday set out new rules for internet election advertising, as the coronavirus pandemic is expected to push more campaigning online ahead of the general election that must be held by April 2021. Effective immediately, paid election ads on social media and other websites […]
Singapore restaurants rail against 30% delivery app fees
SINGAPORE — With Singapore’s restaurants relying more than ever on delivery platforms due to coronavirus-related restrictions, concerns are growing that the astronomical fees charged by these apps could drive many eateries out of business instead of saving them. “You call yourselves our ‘partners,’ but we truly wonder if you know what that […]
Singapore and China set strict rules for airtight ‘travel bubble’
SINGAPORE — Singapore on Wednesday offered a detailed explanation of how its new “travel bubble” with China will work, as the city-state moves carefully to reopen its borders amid the coronavirus pandemic. Trips could resume in the coming two weeks, but only under a strict set of criteria. Last week, […]