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05/01/2022

Take note: "Those who do not take their booster within 270 days will see their fully-vaccinated status lapse".

SINGAPORE will require its population to take a booster shot within 270 days after the last dose of their primary Covid-19 vaccination series, in order to still be considered as fully vaccinated beyond this period. Read more at The Business Times.

16/12/2021

Thank you FCFAN Organising Committee for tonight's sumptuous dinner. Feel so blessed 🥰💕😍

02/11/2021

Thank you to all teachers, who make learning more enjoyable, despite having to grapple with HBL and reaching out to higher needs students, during these two years of covid ❤ Glad that MOE has adjusted various programmes in the short term to lighten the workload of teachers.

SINGAPORE: The workload of teachers has “more than doubled” to keep the school system going during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing on Tuesday (Nov 2). Speaking in Parliament, Mr Chan was responding to a supplementary question from Member of Parliament (MP) P

28/10/2021

Digital IC - can use it for polyclinic visits, collect passports/keys at HDB, entry into govt buildings! We can put our physical IC at home (there are exceptions such as marriage registration/NS enlistment, etc)! With a handphone, we can go out without wallet, moving towards a cashless and IC-less society!
https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/tech-news/digital-ic-in-singpass-app-can-be-used-to-access-public-services-in-person-from-nov-1

25/10/2021

Would you spend US$1.5million on a pair of shoes worn by a celebrity? Perhaps shoes enthusiasts will readily say yes!

[NEW YORK] A pair of sneakers worn by NBA superstar Michael Jordan early in his career sold for nearly US$1.5 million on Sunday, setting a record price at auction for game-worn footwear, Sotheby's said. Read more at The Business Times.

15/10/2021

Are you sure you want to travel? Time for pilots to do refresher course after not touching the planes for a few months, especially during landing of the aircraft.

Interviews with pilots from Asia and Europe reveal varying degrees of ability and confidence among those who have returned to duty, including pilots who have completed retraining programmes.

07/10/2021

No SA2 exams for P3 and P4 for this year 2021. Kids will be happy, what about parents? Some parents want to know their children's standard on how they have absorbed/fared during the past 3 quarters esp with HBL, while others find that exams are too stressful for kids to bear. What's your thought? Yeah or nay?

HBL for Primary 1 and 2 pupils will be extended to Oct 12.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

29/09/2021

Vietnam - a country where it produces clothes, car parts and coffee. With the lockdown, there is a shortage of people working. Labor-intensive industries involving sewing or wire harnesses are particularly affected. Travel restrictions have affected all logistics in and out of Vietnam. GDP is down by 6.17%.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/covid-19-vietnam-lockdown-ensnares-clothing-giants-2209376

https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Vietnam-s-GDP-shrinks-6.17-in-Q3-hurt-by-pandemic-lockdowns

With negative growth, annual target of 6.5% looks out of reach

16/09/2021

Being a CEO of a company is no easy feat especially during a pandemic. Top 5 concerns in order of importance are financials, growth, talent management, health & safety, as well as innovation. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is ranked in the sixth place. CEO departures have become increasingly frequent. 39% of leadership transitions were unexpected departures, and a significant number of departures were due to serious illness or death.

ESG is still not a main priority; traditional financial metrics remain the dominant decision-driver for most CEOs. Read more at The Business Times.

15/09/2021

Evergrande is China’s 2nd largest property firm by sales. According to the article, the Hong Kong-listed developer is sinking under a mountain of liabilities totalling more than US$300 billion after years of borrowing to fund rapid growth. It owns more than 1,300 real estate projects in over 280 cities in China.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/china-evergrande-property-under-pressure-bankruptcy-liabilities-2175651

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/15/china-evergrande-debt-crisis-bond-default-risks-for-investors.html

SHENZHEN: Dozens of anxious investors protested outside the headquarters of troubled Chinese property giant Evergrande on Tuesday (Sep 14), after the debt-laden firm conceded it was under "tremendous pressure" and may not be able to meet its repayments. Evergrande's plight has raised fears of a cont...

14/09/2021

Looking forward to Needle-free diabetes test, first of its kind by using saliva!! This biosensor can detect glucose at the levels found in saliva and can identify cancer, hormones and allergies too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKKJBdgXouY
https://www.newcastle.edu.au/newsroom/featured/needle-free-diabetes-test

A world-first, pain-free diabetes test developed at the University of Newcastle could be in the hands of consumers following $6.3 million in funding to establish the first manufacturing facility for the device.

14/09/2021

Heard of "Fogging Clown" from Taiping, Malaysia? He brings happiness to children in their respective homes while disinfecting their houses! 😆

TAIPING, Malaysia: When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Malaysia, Shaharul Hisam Baharudin, like many others working closely with people, soon lost his work as an entertainer who juggled and sometimes dressed up as a clown. But rather than give up, the 43-year-old from Taiping, in western Malaysia foun...