Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Oct 17.
Active Covid-19 cases fall below 100 for the first time in Singapore since March 12
30 patients remain in hospital while 59 are recuperating in community facilities.
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Temporary wage cuts: Enduring short-term pain to protect long-term jobs
The NWC recommends that employers could cut wages temporarily to minimise retrenchments.
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Thai police pushback against protesters could harden positions
Analysts say the Friday crackdown may narrow chances of a political resolution.
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Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn says people should love country and monarchy
The King’s comments were aired as protesters gathered in Bangkok for a third straight day.
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Polls open as New Zealanders decide PM Jacinda Ardern’s fate in ‘Covid election’
Pre-election opinion polls put support for Ms Ardern’s party at 46 per cent.
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Singapore and Hong Kong’s travel bubble: How Covid-19 rules differ between the cities
In Hong Kong, masks do not have to be worn in outdoor public places.
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Covid-19 vaccine trials in Singapore expedited with use of real-time data
There is currently only one Covid-19 vaccine candidate being tested in Singapore.
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450,000 contact-tracing devices to be given to workers in dorms, selected industries
They will be given to employers in the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors.
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Orchard Towers murder: AGC asks police to probe netizens over comments linking race to sentencing
The AGC refuted claims that the courts impose sentences based on the race of offenders.
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FairPrice apologises after bat seen eating bananas outside Jurong East outlet
NTUC has contacted the authorities to look into why there are bats in the area.
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