Healthcare
F&B, high-risk mask-off workers given until October to be fully vaccinated
F&B, high-risk mask-off workers given until October to be fully vaccinated
Workers who are not fully vaccinated by the deadline have to undergo antigen rapid tests twice a week.
Raffles Medical Group revenue surges to $343.8m in H1
The group’s profits after tax ballooned by as much as 138.4%.
OUELH Yangon hospital temporarily closes emergency dep’t as COVID cases surge
This is due to the lack of adequate manpower, oxygen, and medical supplies.
OUELH Yangon hospital temporarily closes emergency dep’t as COVID-19 cases surge
This is due to the lack of adequate manpower, oxygen and medical supplies.
Daily briefing: Early stage of another COVID wave underway: WHO; COVID-19 is 'Achilles’ heel' of Southeast Asia: Analyst
And SG suspends dining-in as cases arise.
DBS donates 1,000 oxygen concentrators to Indonesia
DBS will partner with the Ministry of Health to deploy the oxygen concentrators.
Daily briefing: Full COVID-19 vaccination protects against Delta variant by nearly 70%; Groups of 8 may be allowed to gather, if fully vaccinated
And Supermarkets to require TraceTogether-only SafeEntry and SafeEntry Gateways.
Older adults still hesitant to get COVID-19 jabs: study
The government is encouraged to target older individuals aged 71 to 75.
From pandemic to infodemic – has misinformation become a public health issue in Singapore?
Over the past 12 months, we have come up against two public health crises. The first, a global pandemic. The second, misinformation that has run...
From pandemic to infodemic – has misinformation become a public health issue in Singapore?
Over the past 12 months, we have come up against two public health crises. The first, a global pandemic. The second, misinformation that has run...
Daily briefing: COVID-19 task force outlines new normal plans; Temasek Foundation provides free oximeters
And SG files 105 charges vs. Hin Leong founder
Chart of the Day: SG iEdge All Healthcare Index posts 5.3% total return in Q2
Its 10 most traded stocks averaged a 6.2% total return over the 11 weeks.
SG amongst top 5 life science hubs in APAC
Its skilled talent pool, logistical network, government funding and physical infrastructure helped it maintain its competitive position as a...
ECON Healthcare to open second nursing home in China
The project with a 280-bed capacity is expected to operate by 2022.
Raffles Medical partners with China Life amidst China expansion
The companies are expected to collaborate in medical services and healthcare management.
Daily Briefing: India GDP forecast trimmed to 1%; Chip shortage to continue
And Vietnam plans to test 9 million people for COVID-19.
Engine Biosciences raises $57m in oversubscribed series A funding round
It is the largest ever for a biotech company in Singapore.
Commentary
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Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing
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How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success
Singapore’s port model is under pressure as shipping disruptions reshape trade
The trust tax: Navigating the ‘sophistication shift’ in Singapore’s digital economy