According to marriage documents, a man living in a Bukit Batok flat had been married to a Vietnamese woman for several years and was living with her there.
Shelter Star of the Month: Patrick the Singapore Special dog
The Straits Times shines the spotlight on a shelter animal looking for a forever home. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore concerned over increasing ‘sham marriages’ with foreign women
Singapore authorities are concerned over the increase in sham marriages or marriages of convenience between Singaporean men and foreign women, which most of the time involves a syndicate and could ...
More sham marriages in Singapore in 2024; most cases exposed via public tip-offs: ICA
The increase was attributed to more foreigners wanting to extend their visit passes. Read more at straitstimes.com.
HSBC Women’s World Championship: Hannah Green defends crown against star-studded field
SINGAPORE: The 2025 HSBC Women’s World Championship at the Tanjong Course, Sentosa Golf Club, from Feb 27 to March 2 will be a star-studded affair as Hannah Green (World No.6) is set to defend her ...
Zepto gets Singapore’s approval; set to become an ‘Indian company’ with …
Zepto aims to file IPO papers by March or April this year after approval for its domicile transfer to India from Singapore. The company focuses on building trust with Indian stakeholders and has $1.4 ...
Singapore economy grew 4.0% in 2024
Singapore's economy grew 4.0% in 2024, its fastest annual pace since exiting the pandemic, accelerating from an expansion of 1.1% in 2023 and 3.8% in 2022, preliminary government data showed on ...
Former Singapore athletes, residents celebrate Farrer Park’s sporting heritage
The friends I made here, the memories I made, I can never forget them,' says Paralympic swimmer Theresa Goh. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Work Visas: From work permit to students visa; here’s a comprehensive guide
Foreigners seeking employment in Singapore must obtain a valid work permit. Work visa types vary for foreign students, professionals, managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and skilled/semi-skilled ...
Public holidays in Singapore 2025: How to get 48 days of holiday using 15 days of annual leave
Where did 2024 go? It feels like just yesterday we were making resolutions and planning holidays, and now here we are, gearing up for another new year. One of the best ways to start 2025 on the right foot?
Analysts cautiously optimistic about growth in Singapore’s retail sector for 2025
Market watchers are upbeat about growth in Singapore's retail sector this year, despite sales falling unexpectedly in November last year. They say the boost could come from a resilient labor market and easing inflation.
Zepto Prepares For IPO Filing, Secures Singapore Approval To Move Holding Entity To India
Zepto is gearing up to make its mark in the stock market with plans to file for an IPO by March-April 2025. The company has secured approval to shift its holding entity from Singapore to India, a ...
‘Our gameplan seems to be tax people to death…’: Startup founder slams India’s lag behind China, Singapore
Shrivastava points out that no Indian leaders are addressing critical issues such as sensible taxation, rolling back freebies and reservations, or boosting exports. Instead, the focus remains on ...
Two Malaysians jailed in Singapore for fraudulent scheme that caused S$13.7m losses to over 2,000 investors
Two Malaysians linked to a fraudulent investment scheme that caused over S$13.7 million (RM45 million) in losses to more than 2,000 investors in Singapore ...
(G)I-dle member Minnie will be in Singapore on Jan 11 for event by milk tea chain Chagee
Fans of K-pop girl group (G)I-dle can look forward to some good Fate on Jan 11 as member Minnie, 27, will be in Singapore. The Thai singer-actress is set to attend the grand opening of milk tea chain ...
Singapore condemns New Orleans truck attack, urges citizens to stay vigilant in the US
SINGAPORE: Singapore has condemned the New Orleans truck attack on Jan 1, calling the incident, a stark reminder of the threat of terrorism. US Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar flew a black ...