Tag: #Singapore
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Singapore swap shops offer alternative to fast fashion
Singapore, Feb 14 (AFP/APP):Singaporean Sue-Anne Chng used to wear a different outfit on all 15 days of the Lunar New Year, when it is customary to don new clothes to symbolise a fresh start. But this year she will wear second-hand items exchanged for her old clothes at a store catering to people concerned about…
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China remains top importer among other countries: SBP
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP):China topped the list of countries from where Pakistan imported different products during the first half of the current financial year (2020-21), followed by United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore. The total imports from China during July-December (2020-21) were recorded at $5730.084 million against the $4878.751 million during July-December (2019-20), showing an…
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A baby born with COVID-19 Antibodies surprises everyone
30th November 2020: A Singaporean woman who contracted the coronavirus has given birth to a baby with antibodies against the virus. According to reports, doctors in Singapore are studying the impact of COVID-19 on unborn babies, when an infected mother delivered an infant earlier this month who had antibodies against the virus but did not…
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Hong Kong to Singapore Travel Bubble Popped by Virus Spike
The Hong Kong to Singapore Travel Bubble has been popped by a virus spike.
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Pakistani Passport among world’s weakest in the list
Islamabad, 17th November: A list containing the names of strongest to weakest passports around the world has been released. Baaghi TV Report: The International Organization for the Promotion of Passport Classification Statistics has released a list of the ten weakest passports in the world. According to the International Air Transport Association, the passport rating agency…
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All Aboard: Singapore ‘Cruise to Nowhere’ Sets Sail
The ‘Cruise to Nowhere’ has set sail from Singapore.
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Singapore’s world-first face scan plan sparks privacy fears
Singapore, Oct 18 (AFP/APP):Singapore will become the world’s first country to use facial verification in its national ID scheme, but privacy advocates are alarmed by what they say is an intrusive system vulnerable to abuse. From next year, millions of people living in the city-state will be able to access government agencies, banking services and…
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Singapore Stocks Close 0.4% Lower
Singapore stocks have closed at 0.4% lower.
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Singapore ‘cruises to nowhere’ plan sparks virus fears
Singapore, Oct 5 (AFP/APP):Singapore hopes to start “cruises to nowhere” in a bid to revive its coronavirus-hit tourism industry, but critics warned Monday against a risky move that could spark Covid-19 outbreaks. The global cruise industry has largely ground to halt due to virus-related travel restrictions, and following a series of outbreaks on packed vessels.…
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Singaporean ‘ant-repreneur’ sells tiny six-legged pets
Singapore, Oct 3 (AFP/APP):Ants scurry around in transparent boxes stacked outside a Singaporean store that is tapping into an unlikely but growing local trend of keeping the six-legged creatures as pets. John Ye says he became fascinated with the “altruistic, compassionate” creepy-crawlies after receiving some as a gift from his brother-in-law. The 41-year-old eventually ditched…