Japan export gains widen in November before Omicron emergence
TOKYO (BLOOMBERG) – Gains in Japan’s exports widened in November for the first time since May in a sign global trade was regaining traction before the Omicron variant of the […]
Wall Street closes up as easing in virus fears aids rebound
NEW YORK (REUTERS) – Wall Street’s major averages closed higher on Monday (Dec 6) with economically sensitive sectors and travel-related stocks soaring as investors were encouraged by some optimistic comments […]
Investing in a time of pandemic – don’t panic and sell at the bottom
SINGAPORE – News of the Omicron variant is disrupting more than plans for that long-awaited vacation. As countries around the world shut borders, limit travel and halt reopening plans, financial […]
S’pore-made Acumen Diagnostics’ PCR kits able to detect both Omicron, Delta variants
SINGAPORE – The battle to fend off the new Omicron coronavirus variant has got a boost from polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test kits developed by home-grown medical technology firm Acumen Diagnostics. […]
Wall St turns red as Omicron reaches the US
NEW YORK (REUTERS) – Wall Street’s major averages fell more than 1 per cent on Wednesday (Dec 1) after a morning rally faded as investor angst about the latest coronavirus […]
Stock markets to be volatile until clarity on Omicron emerges; gold to benefit
SINGAPORE – Markets are expected to be volatile as experts gauge the impact of the Omicron virus variant in terms of transmissibility, severity and vaccine efficacy in the coming weeks. […]
Do Covid-19 vaccines work against Omicron? 5 things to know about the new variant
SINGAPORE – Now that Singapore has made “good progress” in living with the Delta variant, the new Omicron variant, being an “unknown enemy”, is throwing a spanner in the works, […]
Those suspected of having Omicron Covid-19 variant to be sent to NCID, no home recovery allowed
SINGAPORE – People suspected of having the new Omicron coronavirus variant will be isolated at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases until doctors are confident they are no longer infectious through repeat […]
Singapore tightens border measures, halts further easing of social measures over Omicron variant fears
SINGAPORE – The relaxation of social measures will be paused, and travellers entering Singapore will face stricter rules from 11.59pm on Thursday (Dec 2), as the country acts to buy […]
Omicron poses risks to global economic growth, inflation: Rating agencies
LONDON (REUTERS, BLOOMBERG) – The Omicron Covid-19 variant could hurt global growth prospects while also pushing prices higher, rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service said, after the World […]
US equity futures, crude oil up as markets weigh Omnicron
SYDNEY – US equity futures and crude oil rose Monday (Nov 29) as traders weighed the possible impact of the omicron coronavirus strain on global economic reopening. S&P 500 and […]
S’pore tightens border measures for travellers from 7 African countries; no cases of new Covid-19 variant here
SINGAPORE – New restrictions have been placed on travellers from several African countries by the Ministry of Health (MOH) amid reports of a potentially more contagious variant of the Covid-19 […]
What do we know about the new Covid-19 variant from South Africa with ‘unusual’ mutations?
SINGAPORE – A new, heavily-mutated variant of Covid-19 has been detected in South Africa, with concerns raised over the variant’s transmissibility and ability to evade vaccines. The Straits Times sets […]
S’pore cannot rely solely on vaccines to fight Covid-19 Delta variant, says NCID director
SINGAPORE – When it comes to the Delta variant of Covid-19, one thing has become clear: Vaccination is not enough. This means Singapore cannot let up in its fight against […]
Wall Street ends sharply lower as Delta variant sparks new lockdown fears
NEW YORK (REUTERS) – A surge in Delta variant infections sparked a broad sell-off on Wall Street on Monday (July 19) as investors feared renewed Covid-19 shutdowns and a protracted […]
550 out of about 62,000 Covid-19 cases in Singapore infected with Delta variant
SINGAPORE – Of the roughly 62,000 Covid-19 cases recorded in Singapore as at end-May, 550 had been infected with the Delta variant of the coronavirus first detected in India. This […]
MFA meets India High Commissioner to express concerns over Delhi minister’s claims of Singapore virus strain
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Wednesday (May 19) said it was “disappointed” that a prominent Indian political figure like Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had failed […]
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 26
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Dec 26. S’pore PR tests positive for Covid-19 after completing SHN served partly at Mandarin Orchard The 47-year-old man was […]
Wall Street ends mostly lower despite new stimulus plan
NEW YORK (AFP) – Worrisome US economic data and concerns over a new coronavirus variant in Britain hit Wall Street and led US equities to close mostly lower on Tuesday […]