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Singapore economy
Singapore to spend $2.2 bil on premium subsidies for Medishield Life
The changes are being made in view of the impact of Covid-19 on Singapore’s residents and economy, says MOH.
September 30, 2020
Singapore economy
Hotel stays, recreation areas for children may resume upon hotels' successful applications: STB
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) says that it has drawn up safe management measures (SMMs) with the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Enterprise Singapore (ESG), and the Ministry of Health (MOH) for hotels on Friday.
July 03, 2020
Broker's Calls
IHH, Raffles Medical likely to be hit by fall in medical tourists: CGS-CIMB
SINGAPORE (June 12): Given the hit to medical tourism due to measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, hospital operators are likely to be more severely impacted in 2Q, according to CGS-CIMB Research.
June 12, 2020
Aviation & Engineering
SIA faces its biggest challenge in Covid-19; investors will need a strong stomach
Since its inception in 1972, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has weathered through all kinds of downturns that had impacted air travel. This included the Sept 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the SARS epidemic in 2003 and the global financia
May 22, 2020
Regulatory Action
SGX RegCo's need for speed
While the Covid-19 pandemic rages, the regulator says it is focused on stepping up the pace of its process.
March 27, 2020
Covid-19
Keep calm and stay vigilant amid novel coronavirus outbreak: SBF
“In a time like this, we should look out for and help one another. Together, we can overcome this obstacle,” says Teo S. S., chairman of SBF.
February 10, 2020
Covid-19
Singapore confirms first case of Wuhan virus. Here's what investors need to know
The markets are likely to be spooked at the opening bell after Singapore on Thursday evening announced its first confirmed case of the deadly Wuhan virus. Here's what you need to watch out for.
January 24, 2020
Healthcare
Doctors seek clarity and guidance on procedures in new appeal letter
SINGAPORE (Mar 13): More than 1,200 individuals have signed a new letter of appeal drafted by three doctors to ask the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) for clarity on how they should verify the identities of patients, as we
March 13, 2019
Healthcare
Singapore Medical Council fines inject inefficiency, distrust into healthcare system, doctors say
SINGAPORE (Mar 13): When Wendy (not her real name) suffered from “trigger finger” two years ago, a visit to her general practitioner’s clinic quickly relieved her pain. The doctor administered a Cortisone injection, also known as an H&L injection, w
March 13, 2019
Budget 2019
Greater healthcare assurance; additional $3.1 bil set aside for healthcare subsidies and support
SINGAPORE (Feb 18): As more Singaporeans enter their senior years, healthcare needs to grow, according to finance minister Heng Swee Keat in his Budget 2019 speech.
February 18, 2019