The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has granted type certification to Embraer's E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft.
Malaysia hotel steps up security after Singapore family says man entered room at 3am
A woman claimed the intruder left after saying he had ‘entered the wrong room’ where she was staying with her husband and toddler.
China to mimic Singapore housing model to end market slump
CHINA plans to take a page from Singapore’s social housing model to help end a multi-year property slump that’s hammered the nation’s consumer confidence and weighed on economic growth. ( read original story ...)
Update trade rules and reform WTO, says Singapore PM Lee at Apec leaders’ retreat
Trade rules need to keep pace with new digital opportunities and the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) derailed dispute settlement mechanism needs to be revived, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on ...
Opportunities aplenty for Singapore even in an uncertain world, says PM Lee as Apec meet ends
There are plenty of signs that Singapore is making good and there is room to grow, PM Lee said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Rajnath Singh visits Singapore and pays tribute to INA Memorial marker
After completing his tour to Indonesia, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on his way back home, paid a brief visit to Singapore on Saturday.
Singapore launches cross-border QR payment linkage with Malaysia, Indonesia
SINGAPORE: In a significant stride towards fostering economic connectivity and digital integration, Singapore and Indonesia... The post Singapore launches cross-border QR payment linkage with Malaysia ...
Indonesia welcomes new Singapore regulation to help curb lobster smuggling
Indonesian fisheries authorities have welcomed as “better than nothing” a new policy by neighboring Singapore that should in theory help stem the smuggling of lobster larvae out of Indonesian waters.
Three smugglers nabbed at Singapore’s Woodlands Checkpoint in a day, 1,000 packs of contraband cigarettes seized
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) foiled three attempts to smuggle duty-unpaid cigarettes into Singapore through Woodlands Checkpoint in one day, seizing 1,000 packs of contraband ...
Luxury apartments in Singapore and other major cities see rent surge
SINGAPORE: Rent for luxury apartments in some of the world’s biggest cities see a sudden upward trend, likely caused by limited supply and buyers looking to acquire after the pandemic. Prime ...
Commentary: What we lose when night markets fade out in Singapore
Vendors and customers say that pasar malam have changed with high rentals and narrower offerings - but night markets are still an important part of Singapore’s cultural heritage, says Annie Tan.
The ‘Asian tiger’ who took on Donald Trump: Singapore tycoon Kwek Leng Beng shares how he bought and sold Plaza Hotel in new biography
The Kwek Leng Beng Story, the Singaporean billionaire opens up on his six decades in business and the lessons he learnt through crises and challenges The book takes readers on a journey through Kwek's ...
Median salary in Singapore to increase by 4% in 2024
SINGAPORE: A report by global professional services firm Aon plc states that the median salary in Singapore will rise by 4.0%, the same level of increase in 2023.
Singapore Shelf: Fantasy and reality
In this week’s Singapore Shelf, The Straits Times looks at books hot off the local press. Buy the books at Amazon. These articles include affiliate links. When you buy through them, we may earn a ...
It might be a good time to look for jobs in Singapore
Accenture survey, nearly two out of three firms blamed their talent gap on not being able to get work permits for foreigners. Nowadays, only 37% cite difficulty in securing employment passes as a ...
Early retirement planning: How DBS’ ‘phy-gital’ model can help you better prepare for the future
The bank combines tech tools with human customer service to enable Singaporeans to have effective retirement savings strategies. Read more at straitstimes.com.