A screen grab of a Twitter post by Singapore’s permanent representative to the United Nations Burhan Gafoor, in which he congratulates Vietnam on winning an election to become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2020-21 term. Vietnam was the only candidate for non-permanent UNSC membership representing the Asia-Pacific region. … [Read more...] about Singapore’s UN ambassador congratulates Vietnam on election to non-permanent Security Council seat
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Singapore Airlines to cut 4,300 jobs due to pandemic, most in its history
It said to remain viable in an uncertain landscape it would operate a smaller fleet and reduced network in coming years, having already announced a review of its Airbus SE A380 planes for a possible S$1 billion ($731.21 million) in impairments. … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines to cut 4,300 jobs due to pandemic, most in its history
More than 50 firms set up LNG desks in Singapore
Singapore (VNA) - More firms have set up liquefied natural gas (LNG) desks in Singapore to capitalise on growing demand for gas in Asia, Singapore’s Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said. Singapore has currently over 50 companies with an LNG trading or business development presence in Singapore, Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing told the Gastech virtual summit held early this week. They include key buyers of LNG such as Osaka Gas setting up trading operations in Singapore, according to the minister. A push for more transparency in the sector has boosted spot trades of Asian LNG. Singapore, which is the Asian oil trading hub, is seen as a natural hub for LNG especially for companies that already have a presence in the city-state and are looking to expand into LNG. Chan said the companies have chosen Singapore due to the "rich eco-system" of companies across the LNG value chain, Singapore's close links to the growing region and the ease of doing business in … [Read more...] about More than 50 firms set up LNG desks in Singapore
Singapore grapples with coronavirus in migrant workers’ dormitories
Still, an average of 45 daily new infections has shown up there since authorities declared last month that all residents had recovered or been shown by testing to be virus-free. Outside, the daily average is just two local cases. … [Read more...] about Singapore grapples with coronavirus in migrant workers’ dormitories
AIA Singapore pays tribute to essential workers, providing them with free protection, AIA #ShareTheLove Insurance plan, against infectious diseases including COVID-19 and dengue fever
Providing free COVID-19 coverage for 2.6 million existing eligible individual customers, corporate members, employees and AIA Representatives[4]. The free coverage will also be extended to new AIA customers[5]. Giving corporate customers[6] access to free teleconsultation services via WhiteCoat, an on-demand telemedicine provider, thus allowing individuals who require professional medical advice to engage WhiteCoat's Singapore-registered doctors from the comfort of their own home. AIA Singapore also covered the costs of 50,000 teleconsultations for all policyholders of AIA HealthShield Gold Max -- a MediSave-approved Integrated Shield Plan (IP). Offering customers instalment plans to pay their premiums via our AIA COVID-19 Support Programme, for individuals and industries (corporate customers) badly impacted by COVID-19. Introducing $1,000 work from home assistance scheme to cushion the impact of COVID-19 and provide support to all permanent and contract employees whilst … [Read more...] about AIA Singapore pays tribute to essential workers, providing them with free protection, AIA #ShareTheLove Insurance plan, against infectious diseases including COVID-19 and dengue fever
