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More import sources, local output, stockpiling to manage Singapore food prices

MOST of Singapore's top vegetable and seafood imports are well diversified with over 10 source countries, including China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, various European countries, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and even Ecuador, said Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling in Parliament on Feb 15.

MOH working to bring in more non-mRNA Covid-19 vaccines, studying use of Novavax for under-18s

THE Ministry of Health (MOH) aims to bring in more non-mRNA Covid-19 vaccine options for those who are medically ineligible for mRNA vaccines, and is working with the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) to evaluate Novavax use for those aged 12-17, said Senior Minister of State for Health Janil Puthucheary in Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 15).

Singapore to unveil sustainable air hub blueprint in early 2023: Iswaran

SINGAPORE's aviation authority is developing a blueprint to guide its effort in developing a sustainable air hub, and this will be supported by a 20-member international advisory panel, Transport Minister S Iswaran said on Tuesday (Feb 15).

Newly-introduced omnibus Bill consolidates MAS's key supervisory powers

SINGAPORE has introduced an omnibus Bill that consolidates the financial watchdog's key supervisory powers and among other things, enhances regulation of virtual asset service providers.

New private home sales up 3.5% in January as primary market shows resilience amid few launches

NEW private home sales were stable in January despite fewer launches during the month, latest data from the Urban Revelopment Authority shows.

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Singapore shares close flat on Tuesday amid mixed regional markets

SINGAPORE stocks ended the day unchanged on Tuesday (Feb 15), as regional markets traded mixed.