Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Oct 13, 2021

Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, Oct 13.   Stricter rules for those unvaccinated against Covid-19 take effect in S'pore Unvaccinated people seeking medical, childcare services at malls must show proof of appointment or letter from school to enter. READ MORE HERE More in S'pore getting Covid-19 vaccine jabs since travel lane announcement, dine-in ban for unvaccinated Clinics and private healthcare providers said they noticed an increase in people coming forward to get their jabs. READ MORE HERE 11 seniors die of Covid-19, bringing death toll to 183 in S'pore; 2,976 new cases Tightened restrictions appear to be helping to moderate the Covid-19 transmission wave, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. READ MORE HERE More on this topic   Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news No lack of interest in S'pore for leisure travel under VTL despite higher costs, risk of longer stay if infected The pent-up demand saw customers flocking to the SIA service centre and an uptick in inquiries at travel agents. READ MORE HERE askST: 6 things to know for quarantine-free travel under the Vaccinated Travel Lane scheme Check your destination’s entry requirements and if the vaccine you received is accepted. READ MORE HERE Keep eye on security even as world helps Afghanistan rebuild: PM Lee He also expresses hope that the country will have a government that will work with the global community. READ MORE HERE Metal producers among first casualties of China power crunch, impact felt in Singapore China's move to let electricity prices rise could impact the global economy more than the Evergrande debt crisis, says an analyst. READ MORE HERE Chinese President Xi announces new $315 million fund to protect biodiversity He says the fund will go towards developing nations, and calls for contributions from other countries. READ MORE HERE S'porean principal of Malaysian childcare centre arrested for abusing autistic child, overstaying The boy's father had said the child would sometimes return home with bruises on his face and body. READ MORE HERE House of Tan Yeok Nee, Singapore's last traditional Chinese courtyard house, up for sale at $92m The property is currently leased to an international education institution. READ MORE HERE 

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on July 26

Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Monday, July 26. Free Covid-19 test kits for visitors of 2 markets as Jurong Fishery Port cluster grows to 792 2 new clusters were reported by MOH, while 3 clusters were closed. READ MORE HERE 16 quick test centres for Covid-19 set up in S'pore, 4 more planned Each centre has a daily testing capacity of between 400 and 1,000, depending on its size, says HPB. READ MORE HERE Ministers reiterate PM Lee's call for seniors to get vaccinated against Covid-19 200,000 seniors aged 60 and above have yet to be vaccinated. READ MORE HERE More on this topic   Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Canadian who robbed StanChart bank in S'pore will not be caned No alternative punishment will be imposed on David James Roach in lieu of the remitted sentence. READ MORE HERE New lease of life for recovered Covid-19 patient in Singapore after kidney transplant After two disappointments, the 52-year-old received an organ in January. READ MORE HERE Olympics: Heartbreak for S'pore's Caroline Chew after horse's injury results in her elimination Chew's horse Tribiani was found to be bleeding from the mouth during the competition. READ MORE HERE Malaysia sees record 17,045 new Covid-19 cases, as Delta variant spreads The new high brings the country's total number of infections past the one-million mark. READ MORE HERE SIA, Scoot crew return to the skies as tentative recovery continues Majority are flying at least once a month, but analysts say immediate future is still gloomy. READ MORE HERE Sellers of thorny fruit in Singapore taking a bite of Malaysian durian plantations It is rare for someone involved in durian sales and distribution here to invest directly in plantations. READ MORE HERE Stay-home guide for Monday: Feed your wanderlust with Netflix, make scented candles and more Or learn a new language by enrolling in an online Udemy course. READ MORE HERE