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Singapore sees slow recovery as economy plunges by record
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/08/2020
» Singapore’s economy suffered a bigger contraction in the second quarter than previously estimated, signalling a long recovery ahead for the trade-reliant nation.
Philippines virus cases top 80,000; Singapore exceeds 50,000
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/07/2020
» The number of coronavirus infections in the Philippines surpassed 80,000, a level that increases the risk of stricter quarantine measures if the trend continues.
Rampant virus won’t deter Bali’s plan to welcome back tourists
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/07/2020
» Bali, Indonesia’s most popular holiday destination, is pressing ahead with a plan to welcome back visitors to revive its tourism-reliant economy even as the resort island continues to report a surge in new coronavirus cases.
Singapore employment fell by record 25,600 in Q1
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/06/2020
» Total employment in Singapore, excluding foreign domestic workers, fell by a record 25,600 in the first quarter, according to revised data published by the Ministry of Manpower.
Singapore to give out virus-tracing devices
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/06/2020
» Singapore expects to deliver the first batch of portable contact tracing devices to people in the latter half of this month as the country looks to progressively introduce this method to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
Singapore looks to rely less on foreign workers after pandemic
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/06/2020
» Singapore will have to find ways to rely less on foreign workers and accelerate automation of some tasks in its post-pandemic economy, Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah told reporters Monday.
Malaysia’s new Covid cases rise by most in 6 weeks
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/05/2020
» Malaysia reported the highest daily increase in new coronavirus cases since April 11 just three weeks since it relaxed lockdown measures.
Malaysia’s new Covid cases rise by most in 6 weeks
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/05/2020
» Malaysia reported the highest daily increase in new coronavirus cases since April 11 just three weeks since it relaxed lockdown measures.
Singapore expats flouting virus rules spark alcohol curbs
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/05/2020
» Singapore authorities ordered several restaurants in a neighbourhood popular with expatriates to immediately stop selling takeaway alcohol, after several foreigners didn’t adhere to social distancing measures outside of the premises.
Singapore outlines criteria for gradual reopening as cases ease
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/05/2020
» Singapore’s battle with the Covid-19 pandemic has not yet reached the half-way point, according to a key government minister, even as the country mulls how to lift its partial lockdown measures.