Singapore's fertility rate was at a record low in 2022, and we've seen online discussions and news outlets pin it on housing prices, albeit to varying degrees. Some claim high property prices as the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Entire families are all gone’: Turkish chef in Singapore lost over 120 relatives in quakes
SINGAPORE – Each time he spoke with his brother in Turkey days after the Feb 6 earthquakes that hit their country and Syria, he was told more relatives had died. It reached the point where Singapore ...
South-East Asia’s tech slowdown – Singapore’s Sea and Indonesia’s GoTo cut jobs in quickening tech pullback
Singapore's Sea Ltd. and Indonesia's GoTo Group, two of South-East Asia’s largest internet companies, are embarking on fresh layoffs as the region’s once high-flying tech leaders retrench to focus on ...
Singapore Government well poised to begin tracking its Scope 3 emissions, say experts
Scope 3 emissions refer to indirect greenhouse gas emissions incurred by a company as part of its value chain Read more at straitstimes.com.
RSAF, Singaporean terrorist and ST Electronics named in leaked foreign military documents
They include a confidential document mentioning ST Electronics and training programmes linked to RSAF. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Smash: Sharath Kamal, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran crash out in first round
Singapore, March 12 (ANI): India's challenge in the men's singles at the Singapore Smash 2023 ended in the first round after Commonwealth Games champion Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran ...
Why I Bank(ed?) with SVB, and Will Again
I don’t come from “private banker” money, I’m too young for bank tellers who knew your name, and the second place prize goes to any bank whose app doesn’t actively make it hard to use. At SVB, however ... ( read original story ...)
Saqqaf Urges Singaporean Businessmen To Explore Investment Opportunities In Jordan
Minister of Investment Kholoud Saqqaf stressed the government's support for entrepreneurial and innovative proje ...
HSBC sharpens international customer proposition with new online and mobile-based account opening capabilities
In addition, since January this year, International customers that have just arrived and have yet to set up a SingPass account in Singapore can apply for and receive access to a HSBC bank account ...
Singapore looks to technology to improve efficiency and attract talent in cleaning sector | Video
Singapore's cleaning sector must look to technology and digitalisation to improve efficiency and overcome manpower challenges, says Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Amy ...
‘Brain drain’ undermines Singapore’s growth
With Singapore as a major manufacturing and financial hub, its passport has become one of the most sought after. Its professionals are among the best trained in Asia, yet the authorities are paradoxic ...
Singapore will continue to do its best to stay relevant: Lawrence Wong | Video
Countries are being urged to develop frameworks to do business with each other, even if they do not see eye to eye. Addressing about 600 business and government leaders at the Wharton Global Forum, ...
Singapore Armed Forces concludes participation in Cobra Gold military exercise in Thailand
SINGAPORE, March 11 (The Straits Times/ANN): The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has concluded its participation in a multinational joint military exercise in Thailand. Led by Chief Guards Officer, ...
Invest or stay on the sidelines? Fund managers give their take
Fund managers offer some invaluable insights on US Federal Reserve rate hikes and how geopolitical pressures are changing the investment landscape. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore education should move beyond focus on grades to a meritocracy of skills, says education minister
Singapore is always known around the world for topping Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) rankings.
Singapore’s Keppel to sell its Myanmar hotel for $57 million
According to Keppel Corporation, divestment from Sedona Hotel Yangon is going to allow it to unlock capital which can be used for new growth opportunities ...