Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Sept 23
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Thursday, Sept 23. Government monitoring hospital capacity closely as Covid-19 cases remain high: Ong Ye Kung The Government may have to impose more restrictions if the Covid-19 situation worsens. READ MORE HERE What should I do if I get Covid-19 but MOH has not called... » read more
Stadiums in England set to return to full capacity from July 19
LONDON (REUTERS) – Sports stadiums across England are set to return to full capacity from July 19 after the British government announced the next stage in easing of the Covid-19 restrictions on Monday (July 5). The proposal, which will be voted upon on July 12, would lift all remaining restrictions in the country. While social... » read more
Football: Leipzig’s clash with Liverpool threatened by new German Covid-19 travel rules
BERLIN (AFP) – Germany’s strict new travel restrictions have cast doubt over RB Leipzig’s Champions League last 16 meeting with Liverpool, after a government spokesperson told AFP on Monday (Feb 1) that the rules do not exempt professional athletes. The ban on travellers from countries hit by new, more contagious coronavirus variants such as Britain... » read more
Grab free to change its pricing policies and driver commission rates after two-year freeze by consumer watchdog
SINGAPORE – Restrictions on Grab’s ride-hailing service have been lifted, allowing the company to change its pricing policies and driver commission rates after a two-year freeze. The operator is also free to charge an extra fee of about 30 cents for each ride in the coming months. The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) had... » read more
Football: New Zealand cancel England friendly citing Covid-19 restrictions
AUCKLAND (REUTERS) – New Zealand have cancelled their friendly international against England at Wembley Stadium next month citing player unavailability and travel restrictions arising from the novel coronavirus pandemic. The match was due to take place on Nov 12. “It is not an action taken lightly, this is a match we all wanted to play,... » read more