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Fine Aerosols Emitted During Talking And Singing May Play A Crucial Role In COVID-19 Transmission: Singapore Study

August 12, 2021

Landmark findings underscore the importance of reducing exposure to fine respiratory aerosols, especially in indoor environments The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been thought to spread primarily when an infected…

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EDDC Discovers Small Molecule Inhibitors For COVID-19 And Other Coronavirus Infections

August 11, 2021

These compounds target the SARS-CoV-2 main protease and are active against other coronaviruses Lead series of proprietary 3CLpro inhibitors is available for out-licensing or co-development to expedite development and make…

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An Expanded Skills Program To Empower Singaporeans

August 2, 2021

Like many young people in Singapore last year, Gaviota Rajendhiran graduated in a tough environment. The economic impact of COVID-19 meant there were fewer jobs to apply for and more…

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The Science Of DIY Air Purifiers

July 29, 2021

Scientists in Singapore have done research on additional preventive measures against the COVID-19 virus. One of these studies examined how proper ventilation in spaces is effective in reducing droplet and aerosol transmission, on top…

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Additional $30 Million To Enhance The COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund To Support Taxi And Private Hire Car Drivers

July 25, 2021

With Singapore entering Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) period from 22 July to 18 August 2021, taxi and private hire car (PHC) ridership is expected to decline significantly due to tighter…

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Alliance For Action’s Collective Effort To Better Support Hawkers And Help Them Benefit From Online Ordering

July 25, 2021

The SG Together Alliance for Action (AfA) – Online Ordering for Hawkers has appointed representatives from the hawker community, industry, and government agencies, to lead efforts to help hawkers benefit from…

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DBS, Singapore Judiciary, Ministry Of Communications And Information Launch Community Hackathon To Counter Growing Trend Of Online Harms

July 23, 2021

With more people turning to the virtual world amid Covid-19, the issue of online harms, particularly against women and girls, has become increasingly prevalent. In response to these growing challenges,…

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Technology

Why Data Is Key To Solving Asia’s Most Pressing Problems

July 15, 2021

By Mike Yeh, Associate General Counsel, Microsoft Asia Since the start of the pandemic, almost everyone has become an armchair data scientist. Each morning, we wake up and want to…

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Misinformation During Pandemic Highlights Role Of Media

July 13, 2021

A team of communication researchers from NTU Singapore’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information has found that as the type of COVID-19 misinformation rectified by Singapore’s mainstream news media evolved…

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Measuring The Digital Pulse Of Employee Engagement

July 8, 2021

By generating data-driven insights on employee engagement, SD:D Spark analytics company EngageRocket is helping businesses bring out the best in their people. While the blurring of work-life boundaries due…

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