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Singapore-Korea travel lane starts on Nov 15; Republic's third VTL after Germany, Brunei

SINGAPORE also intends to have a VTL with the United States by year-end, with efforts now under way, Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong separately said on Thursday (Oct 7).

Singapore unemployment rate dips to 2.7% in August after brief uptick in July: MOM

THE Manpower Ministry said this reflected a temporary easing of manpower demand during Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) from Jul 22 to Aug 18.

MPA to accreditate Singapore-flagged ships in 4 areas, with extra benefits for those in green category

THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will roll out an accreditation system to recognise shipowners and operators that drive digital transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, enhance the well-being of seafarers and pursue sustainable shipping.

Singapore, US ink deal to implement new Partnership for Growth and Innovation

THE deal will promote commercial partnerships and exchanges on policy developments, starting with digital economy, energy and environmental technologies, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare.

PM Lee to address nation on Covid-19 situation at noon on Saturday

IN a short Facebook post on Friday evening, he said he will speak about the country's Covid-19 situation and "the path to a new normal".

Old is gold, as classic cars steer towards market value of US$35 billion

AS an asset class, classic cars have outperformed more traditional investments over the last decade, rising in value by 193 per cent according to the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index, and beating all other collectible items tracked by the index except for rare whiskeys.

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Singapore stocks end slightly higher on Friday; STI up 0.4 per cent

SINGAPORE shares gained on positive global sentiment on Friday, tracking gains on Wall Street as the Straits Times Index (STI) rose by 0.4 per cent, or 11.66 points to close at 3,112.81.