A Singapore court sentenced a former minister to 12 months in prison on Thursday for obstructing justice and receiving more than $300,000 worth of gifts, in the first jailing of an ex-cabinet member ...
Singapore launches Smart Nation 2.0 as part of a deeper focus on digital technology investments
The vision seeks to achieve three goals of trust, growth, and community, which will guide Singapore's responses to digital developments.
Singapore ex-minister gets prison in rare case
Subramanian Iswaran, a former cabinet minister, had pleaded guilty to accepting gifts while in public service.
I attended Bryan Johnson’s Don’t Die Summit in Singapore. It started with a rave.
On social media, the summit was being touted as "a gathering for people who want to live healthier (and maybe even forever)."
Singapore court jails ex-minister Iswaran for 12 months in landmark ruling
A Singapore court on Thursday sentenced a former transport minister to 12 months in jail for obstructing justice and receiving more than $300,000 worth of gifts, in the first jailing of an ex-cabinet member in a city-state known for clean governance.
Wolbachia mosquitoes to be released at 5 new sites in Singapore to tackle dengue
The five locations are Serangoon Central, Serangoon North, Jurong East, Jurong West and an expansion of an existing study site in Hougang.
A*STAR and Flagship Pioneering Announce Partnership to Spur Biotech Innovation in Singapore
Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency, and Flagship Pioneering, the bioplatform innovation company, today announced plans to collaborate to advance health and sustainability outcomes in Singapore ...
Singapore-listed China companies soar after Beijing’s stimulus blitz
Singapore Exchange (SGX) quoted Chinese property group Yanlord Land’s stock price has surged a whopping 57 per cent over the past week, while solar energy player Sunpower Group is up 38 per cent.
Malaysia Issues Incentives for Forest City Financial Zone
Discover the incentives offered by Malaysia's Forest City Financial Zone, designed to attract global businesses and talent.
Singapore Stock Market Has Flat Lead For Thursday’s Trade
The Singapore stock market has moved higher in two of three trading days since the end of the four-day losing streak in which it had ...
Singapore’s Disgraced Former Transport Minister Awaits Sentencing
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A Singapore court was due on Thursday to sentence a former transport minister convicted last week of receiving more than $300,000 worth of gifts, in what could be the first ...
Singapore Ex-Minister Iswaran Set for Sentencing in Bribery Case
A Singapore court will sentence S. Iswaran on Thursday after the former transport minister pleaded guilty to bribery and obstruction of justice, marking a quick end to one of the biggest political ...
Commentary: Suicide is a problem among youths in Singapore. Let’s talk about it
Recognising when a young person is losing hope is essential, and this involves being alert to the warning signs of suicidal behaviour, says psychiatrist Dr Jared Ng.
Deep tech: Unlocking new engines of growth for Singapore
SINGAPORE stands at a pivotal moment. We must find new ways to grow our economy amid an increasingly complex global environment and to address critical challenges such as energy transition and an ...
Singapore employers to face higher costs, operational challenges in preparing for erratic weather
One infrastructure and civil engineering company said it has already spent more than S$50,000 on measures to cope with extreme weather.
MAS expands leadership training programmes for finance executives
The MAS is expanding its leadership programmes at a time when geopolitics, climate change and emerging technologies are making the world more uncertain, requiring business leaders to “think and act ...