Although COVID-19 cases have risen, Singapore's Health Ministry says the overall incidence of respiratory illnesses has remained stable over the past month.
Singapore come from behind to beat France 5-2 at Women’s World Floorball Championship
Four goals in the final period helped the hosts turn the tables in their opening match. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore and Zurich Named World’s Most Expensive Cities
Singapore boasts the highest transportation costs globally and is also among the most expensive for clothing, groceries, and alcohol. According to the recently published Worldwide Cost of Living ...
IRA announces property tax rebate for 2024 to alleviate impact of increases
SINGAPORE: On Thursday, Nov 30, the Inland Revenue Authority (IRA) announced the property tax rebate for 2024 to alleviate the impact of increases in property taxes. In the coming year, property taxes ...
Philippine academic accuses NUS of dropping her from event over links to Singapore historian husband Thum Ping Tjin
Sol Iglesias, who is married to government critic Thum, said the university ‘disinvited’ her from speaking at a conference to be held in January.
Covid-19 cases in Singapore double, MOH advises public to stay vigilant
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has advised the public to remain vigilant amid the doubling of local Covid-19 cases and a rise in respiratory illnesses in temperate regions.
Firms adopt nature-based solutions to protect Singapore against climate change | Video
Whether it's shoring up coastal protection or using greenery to prevent flash floods, firms in Singapore are fighting global warming with nature-based solutions. It's all part of protecting the ...
Singapore invited to G20 Summit in Brazil in 2024
SINGAPORE: Singapore has been invited by Brazil to participate in the G20 Summit and meetings in 2024. Brazil took over the G20 presidency from India on Dec 1 and will hold next year’s summit in Rio ...
Vet Service proposes to allow HDB households to own up to two cats per flat, reversing 34-year ban in Singapore
A proposed move by the Government to allow Housing and Development Board (HDB) households to own up to two cats per flat, thereby reversing a 34-year ban on ...
DBS customers face mobile app delays on Friday due to high traffic
Friday's lag in mobile-banking services follows a series of digital disruptions for DBS customers this year. On Nov 1, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) imposed a six-month pause on the bank's ...
IN FOCUS: With ‘no place to retreat to’, Singapore advances to protect its coastlines
The planned "Long Island" reclamation project is the latest weapon in the low-lying nation's arsenal, as it braces for the potentially devastating impact of rising sea levels.
Singapore’s first despac merger gets nod from shareholders
Singapore’s first special purpose acquisition company ... 17LIVE chairman and co-founder Joseph Phua says the cash investment that comes with the completion of the business combination with VTAC is a ...
Fan Bingbing Unpacks LGBT Role in ‘Green Night’ at Electrifying, Fan-Friendly Singapore Masterclass: ‘When Souls Connect There Is Love’
Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing delivered an electrifying masterclass to a ballroom full of screaming fans at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands on Friday.
Mercosur to sign trade deal with Singapore
Brazil’s exports to Singapore amounted to $8.345 billion—of which US$5.77 billion corresponds to refined and crude oil, while Singaporean imports of Brazilian products amounted to around $1 billion.
Many Singapore firms adopting generative AI, but no policies in place to govern use | Video
Generative AI is gaining fans among Singapore's business community. A survey by data privacy research firm, Straits Interactive, shows that about two in three small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) ...
OCBC seeks at least S$19.7 million, mortgaged Sentosa Cove villa from money laundering accused Su Baolin
OCBC has filed a claim in Singapore’s High Court, seeking at least S$19.7 million from money-laundering accused Su Baolin, as well as possession of his mortgaged Sentosa Cove villa. Read more at The ...