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'Streamlining' of Covid-19 measures from Mar 15 as Omicron wave peaks THE Ministry of Health said this will help prepare for further easing of measures and the safe resumption of normal activities, when conditions are right and the healthcare workload has eased, which we expect in the coming weeks.

• Simplified testing for VTL arrivals from Mar 14; Singapore working with Malaysia on Apr 1 reopening
• Too early to consider relaxing Covid-19 rules on live music and alcohol consumption: Lawrence Wong

Income tax will apply to NFT transactions: Wong

FINANCE Minister Lawrence Wong said this will apply to individuals who derive income from NFT transactions or from trading in NFTs.

MTI and ESG 'aware of recent developments' at Singapore Manufacturing Federation

"BOTH MTI and ESG will work closely with the SMF leadership to ensure that the Federation can continue to focus on serving their members and stakeholders, and be a strong champion for Singapore's manufacturing sector," they said in a joint statement.

Del Monte to raise product prices by 6-7% to counter inflationary pressures

THE percentage hikes reflect the prices that will be "taken in the coming quarters" versus the prices taken in 2021.

Edtech startup Cialfo extends series B round by US$20m

THE funding will be used to increase its investment in strategic markets and initiatives, which includes providing special scholarships for students in its global community.

The STI today

Singapore stocks edge up cautiously on Friday; STI up 0.3%

THE Straits Times Index (STI) overcame weak sentiment earlier in the day to register a third straight winning session, edging up 0.3 per cent or 8.93 points to close at 3,249.66 points on Friday (Mar 11).