BEIJING/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - China's Iranian oil imports are set to rebound in December after two state-owned refiners in the world's largest oil importer began using the nation's waiver from U.S. sa... ( read original story ...)
Customs on alert to check drug smuggling
PUNE: The direct flight between Pune and Singapore by Jet Airways have got the customs authorities here to be extra vigilant as they worry about possible smuggling of drugs from Southeast Asia. ( read original story ...)
Errant Singapore motorists should be barred from leaving Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Motorists from Singapore with outstanding summonses should be barred ... imposed on foreign vehicles and that they should be prohibited from leaving the Customs, Immigration and Quaranti... ( read original story ...)
Kenyans dominate StanChart Singapore Marathon, Soh Rui Yong retains local men’s title
A total of 50,000 runners took to the streets of downtown Singapore over the weekend, as they took part in various race categories of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) against the backd... ( read original story ...)
Malaysian vessels in Singapore waters raise tensions, risk causing ‘dangerous incident’: MFA
The Singapore government said on Monday (10 December) that the presence of Malaysian government vessels in Singapore territorial waters has raised tensions and risked causing an “unintended and danger... ( read original story ...)
Singapore hopes for smooth discussion of maritime issues
SINGAPORE: Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat, who is poised to become the republic’s next prime minister, today voiced hope that Singapore and Malaysia would discuss their maritime issues “con... ( read original story ...)
Kenyan men take first 17 places in Singapore marathon
Singapore (AFP) - Kenyans finished in the first 17 spots of the men's Singapore marathon -- with winner Joshua Kipkorir completing the race about half an hour quicker than the fastest non-Kenyan. ( read original story ...)
Noble’s Ignoble End Leaves a Stain on Singapore
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- Talk about shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted. The looming insolvency of once-mighty commodities trader Noble Group Ltd. is an overdue reckoning for a company t... ( read original story ...)
Salaries In Singapore To Rise 4.0% In 2019: Here’s How Much More You Should Expect To Earn
Towards the end of every year, we start seeing many more news reports on how much we can expect in salary increments in the upcoming year. Well-known human resource consulting firms, ECA International ... ( read original story ...)
Wirecard and Berjaya Extend Cross-border Loyalty Platform B Infinite from Malaysia to Singapore with Plans to Include Other Countries in the Region
A proven success of the two parties' collaboration that was initiated in 2016, the B Infinite loyalty program will debut in Singapore this week. The Philippines will follow suit in early Q2/2019. The ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-ambassador tells Singapore that new-Malaysia means business
A former ambassador tells Singapore to get used to the new status quo in Malaysia, adding that the Pakatan Harapan (PH)-led Malaysian government will not simply let its southern neighbours go unchecke... ( read original story ...)
Singapore hopes for constructive, peaceful discussion of maritime issues
SINGAPORE (Dec 10): Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat, poised to be the next prime minister of the republic, has expressed the hope that Singapore and Malaysia will discuss their maritime issu... ( read original story ...)
2018 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon reaches new heights with world class race
The 17th edition of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) raised the bar for endurance races in the region, with a world-class weekend of racing. Over two days, tens of thousands of athlete... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia, Singapore Officials Trade Comments on Maritime Dispute
Malaysia and Singapore issued more comments on a territorial dispute between the nations. Singapore claims Malaysian government vessels are intruding into its waters, an action its Finance Minister He... ( read original story ...)
Singapore property investor flies in just to buy Melbourne home for $135,000 above reserve
The house in Melbourne was sold at AUD135,000 above reserve to a Singapore property investor who flew in and out from the Republic on the same day the property went under the hammer. A house in Hawtho... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is Asia third most expensive city to secure luxury property
The report which also revealed that Singapore has been ranked as Asia’s second most expensive city to maintain an upscale lifestyle, said that it rose one spot in the rankings partly due to the strong... ( read original story ...)