Singapore's Covid-19 weekly infection growth rate has remained below one for the eighth straight day.

This comes as Health Minister Ong Ye Kung told Parliament on Wednesday that there are good indications that the Omicron wave has peaked, and is starting to subside.

In The Straits Times' The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Associate Professor Alex Cook, vice-dean of research at NUS' Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health as explains if Singapore can expect some curbs to be eased.

<a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/singapore-reports-17051-new-covid-19-cases-with-1513-patients-hospitalised">Singapore's Covid-19 weekly infection growth rate has remained below one for the eighth straight day.</a>
This comes as Health Minister Ong Ye Kung told Parliament on Wednesday that<a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/budget-debate-omicron-wave-in-singapore-has-peaked-and-is-subsiding-says-ong-ye-kung">&nbsp;there are good indications that the Omicron wave has peaked, and is starting to subside.</a>
In The Straits Times' The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Associate Professor Alex Cook, vice-dean of research at NUS' Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health as explains if Singapore can expect some curbs to be eased.

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ST: The Big Story, 10 Mar - When will Singapore ease Covid-19 curbs?

Beauty queen Sandra Lim has unveiled her national costume for the 2024 Miss Universe competition.

But some say it may just be too simple.

Hongbin Jeong spills the tea. 

Beauty queen Sandra Lim has unveiled her national costume for the 2024 Miss Universe competition.
But some say it may just be too simple.
Hongbin Jeong spills the tea.

Spill the Tea: Is it too simple to represent Malaysia?

Singapore stocks began this morning in negative territory, after global markets had mixed performances. The STI closed down in the red to end the day, down 0.3%. Who were the biggest movers? And why is Sats a hot stock today? On Market View, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sunny Soh Lead Technical Analyst (Capital Markets & Investor Education), SIAS, to find out more on the latest market movements. 

Singapore stocks began this morning in negative territory, after global markets had mixed performances. The STI closed down in the red to end the day, down 0.3%. Who were the biggest movers? And why is Sats a hot stock today? On Market View, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sunny Soh Lead Technical Analyst (Capital Markets &amp; Investor Education), SIAS, to find out more on the latest market movements.

Market View: Sats, Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust - Big movers on the STI today

In an era defined by the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, what pivotal role do stakeholders in the real estate sector play in sustainability efforts? 

At the forefront of this movement is Jackie Cheung, director for ESG at Knight Frank APAC.  His vision of future cities blends technological advancements with sustainable practices: AI-driven resource management, eco-friendly materials, and vibrant, mixed-use spaces that foster community engagement. 

The Peak’s Editor-in-Chief sat down with Jackie to find out how they’re redefining real estate’s role in building sustainable cities. 

On R.I.C.H, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Zat, Editor-in-Chief, The Peak Singapore to find out more about that conversation. 

In an era defined by the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, what pivotal role do stakeholders in the real estate sector play in sustainability efforts? 
At the forefront of this movement is <a href="https://www.knightfrank.com/contact/people/jackie-cheung-sgap00410">Jackie Cheung</a>, director for ESG at Knight Frank APAC.  His vision of future cities blends technological advancements with sustainable practices: AI-driven resource management, eco-friendly materials, and vibrant, mixed-use spaces that foster community engagement. 
The Peak’s Editor-in-Chief <a href="https://www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg/interviews/jackie-cheung-knight-frank-interview/">sat down with Jackie</a> to find out how they’re redefining real estate’s role in building sustainable cities. 
On R.I.C.H, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Zat, Editor-in-Chief, The Peak Singapore to find out more about that conversation.

ST: The Big Story, 10 Mar - When will Singapore ease Covid-19 curbs?

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