Its greenhouse gas emissions will reach about 60 million tonnes in 2030, from previous target of 65 million tonnes. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore home affordability to get even worse, Moody’s says
Singapore's housing affordability will deteriorate further in the coming year, due to the double whammy of rising prices and interest rates, according to Moody's Investors Service.First-time private ... ( read original story ...)
Low-carbon hydrogen could supply Singapore’s energy needs by 2050
Low-carbon hydrogen is regarded as an increasingly promising solution to fight climate change and boost energy security. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Jail for man who cheated girlfriend and her brother of S$181,500, fled Singapore for a decade
Jason Chin Jin Seong was married when he met a woman on social networking channel Friendster in 2005, but that did not stop him from starting a romantic relationship with her. ( read original story ...)
Singapore woman pleads guilty to blinding Indonesian domestic worker
Ummi Kalsum Ali has yet to be sentenced for her crimes, with the prosecution seeking at least 10 years’ jail for her repeated assaults on domestic worker Sugiyem Samad Radimah, who was left ... ( read original story ...)
Flush with cash, Singapore Airlines to spend $2.7 bln redeeming convertible bond
Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) said on Tuesday its strong cash position would allow it to spend S$3.86 billion ($2.71 billion) to redeem convertible bonds issued in 2020 that helped it weather the halt ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore adaptation of Old Enough! to return with third season, spotlighting young ‘COVID-19 generation’
In Singapore, the family-friendly franchise has been adapted by Mediacorp for On The Red Dot, a current affairs show investigating issues close to home. ( read original story ...)
Will Rishi Sunak’s rise in UK prompt soul-searching in Chinese-majority Singapore?
Singapore's three prime ministers are all of Chinese descent, but observers note Sunak's rise should not be 'romanticised' as he was chosen by a small circle of Tory MPs Analyst questions whether ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore targets net zero by 2050, eyes hydrogen power
Singapore announced Tuesday it aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, giving a firm date for the first time, and will look at using hydrogen as a major power source. ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks end higher despite inflation figures
Local shares ended Tuesday (Oct 25) on a fairly upbeat note, as investors shrugged off slightly dour macroeconomic news of Singapore’s core inflation rising further to 5.3 per cent in September. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore lowers 2030 emissions forecast, to boost hydrogen
Singapore cut its forecast for its carbon dioxide emissions in 2030 and will achieve a peak in emissions earlier than that as the city-state strives to achieve net zero by 2050, Deputy Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines deploys SITA OptiClimb to reduce aircraft carbon emissions
SITA OptiClimb, a digital inflight prescriptive analytics tool for fuel optimization, has been selected by Singapore Airlines to support the carrier’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s core inflation gathers speed to fresh 14-year high
SINGAPORE: An inflation measure monitored by Singapore’s central bank accelerated for a seventh straight month in September to a near 14-year high, giving policymakers scope to maintain their ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered appoints international wealth leader
A familiar face in Singapore - James Lye joins from Citi to drive growth across Standard Chartered's international banking hubs. ( read original story ...)
OCBC joins net zero banking alliance launched by the UN
SINGAPORE - OCBC Bank has joined a worldwide alliance of banks to strengthen and speed up the adoption of decarbonisation among these financial institutions. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Private hospitals may benefit from rise in Covid-19 cases: DBS
DBS has kept “buy” on Raffles Medical Group and IHH Healthcare with target prices of $1.63 and RM7.90 ($2.37) respectively. ( read original story ...)