Singapore will keep its mandatory military service because it cannot depend on help from others in an uncertain world, the city-state's defence minister said on Tuesday. Ng Eng Hen said conscription was crucial, especially for smaller countries like ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seizes jet of Malaysian tycoon in center of 1MDB scandal: Reports
A private jet belonging to Malaysian tycoon Low Taek Jho — who is under investigation for his involvement in the scandal-hit Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) – has been seized by Singapore authorities, media in both ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Uber, Grab drivers now need to be licensed
SINGAPORE: Private-hire car (PHC) drivers from ride-sourcing service operators such as Uber and Grab are now required to obtain a vocational licences under amendments to the Road Traffic Act (RTA) made in Parliament on Tue (Feb 7). The framework, first ... ( read original story ...)
Criterium cycling picking up speed in Singapore
SINGAPORE: While road cycling races used to be a rarity in Singapore, a rush of events in recent months suggests that the situation is changing. Two races on circuit courses - known as criteriums - have taken place so far this year: The URA Share the Road ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Private Residential Vacancy Rate falls – Is this right?
Could small launches and delayed completion of supply of units be causing vacancy rate to drop? TOTAL SUPPLY AND VACANCY OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING IN SINGAPORE What is the current stock of housing? Singapore Private residential Property Vacancy Rate As of Q4 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Said to Plan Slew of Incentives to Lure Aramco Listing
Singapore is considering a range of measures to lure a listing from energy giant Saudi Arabian Oil Co., according to people familiar with the matter, as global exchanges compete for a slice of what could be the world’s largest-ever initial public ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange holds talks with Saudi Aramco on secondary listing: sources
SINGAPORE Singapore Exchange has held talks with Saudi Aramco on a secondary listing, two sources familiar with the matter said on Monday, after the oil and gas company suggested last week it would likely simultaneously list on more than one exchange. ( read original story ...)
World's Top Ten lady golfers are heading to Singapore
The world’s top-–ten ranked female golfers will be heading to Singapore to compete in the 10 th edition of the HSBC Women’s Champions which will be staged on the New Tanjong Course, Sentosa Golf Club, from 2–5 March this year. The challenge will be ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Slingers suffer meltdown at OCBC Areaa
This was a meltdown no one saw coming. At half-time yesterday, it looked like the Singapore Slingers were cruising to an easy victory over the Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions at the OCBC Arena. After a shaky start, the home side raced to a comfortable 22-12 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Said to Plan Slew of Incentives to Lure Aramco IPO
Singapore is considering a range of measures to lure a listing from energy giant Saudi Arabian Oil Co., according to people familiar with the matter, as global exchanges compete for a slice of what could be the world’s largest-ever initial public offering. ( read original story ...)
Eight star Singapore bankers who’ve got right to the top in Hong Kong
... news.efinancialcareers.com/hk-en/272811/unadvertised-jobs-asian-banking/ You’ve made it to vice president rank at a bank in Singapore. But you’re not satisfied – you want to make director and you want to move to a larger Asian financial centre ... ( read original story ...)
How have property listing sites changed the Singapore market
WITH the addition of two new online services last year (Ohmyhome and Yotcha), the online property market has gotten crowded. Along with PropertyGuru, 99.co and StreetSine, all of them are now locked in a constant fight for your attention. And they all ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Poised To Snap Losing Streak
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, sliding more than 25 points or 0.8 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,040-point plateau, although the market may stop the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Slingers suffer meltdown at OCBC Arena
This was a meltdown no one saw coming. At half-time yesterday, it looked like the Singapore Slingers were cruising to an easy victory over the Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions at the OCBC Arena. After a shaky start, the home side raced to a comfortable 22-12 ... ( read original story ...)
Bringing clean water to villages in India, the Singapore way
SINGAPORE – Living in Singapore, Marcus Lim never wanted for water. But when he arrived in India, he found that people had to walk for hours to collect water, which might be in short supply or, worse, contaminated. Then there are the sanitation issues ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi diplomat is sentenced to be caned in Singapore for sexually assaulting a hotel worker while on holiday with his family
A Saudi diplomat has been sentenced to be caned in Singapore for sexually assaulting a hotel worker while on holiday with his family. Bander Yahya A Alzahrani was also sentenced to more than two years in jail after being convicted of 'outraging modesty ... ( read original story ...)