SINGAPORE – A Lahaina Noon phenomenon where one’s shadow appears minimal took place at 1.11pm on March 23 in Singapore. Also known as zero shadow day, it is a natural event and objects standing ...
Record hot temperatures, unusual monsoon surges: Five takeaways from Singapore’s 2023 climate report
Last year was Singapore’s fourth warmest year on record, tying with 1997 and 2015. May was 2023's hottest month — and both May and October ...
China draws with Singapore in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier
China squandered a 2-0 lead to ultimately draw 2-2 with Singapore away in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers second stage in Singapore on Thursday. Both teams changed head coaches ...
Students at Singapore universities allowed to use AI tools for assignments but cannot flout rules
Since 2023, students enrolled in Singapore universities have been allowed to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to complete their assignments, but they cannot flout rules on things like academic ...
COMMENT | Singapore’s race to self-sufficiency in M’sia water stoush
Singapore’s water agreements with Malaysia date back to 1927 and have been vital but contentious. Under the agreement, active until 2061, Singapore pays Malaysia for the right to draw over 960 million ...
President Tharman approves government’s spending plan, says Singapore avoids ‘magical thinking’
SINGAPORE: In planning the national budget, the Singapore government stands out among countries for preparing in advance and making sure any spending can be financed, said President Tharman Shanmugara ...
Singapore leads Asia in attracting foreign investments: Report
SINGAPORE: Singapore leads Asia in attracting foreign investments, according to the latest findings from the Milken Institute’s Global Opportunity Index. While the country’s economy is strong, the ...
Singapore is capable of hosting the Commonwealth Games, observers say. But does it need to?
SINGAPORE: Singapore has the cash and capabilities to host the next Commonwealth Games, but whether it should and does so comes down to what the country and its people stand to gain, observers told ...
Bukele Sabotages His Own Singapore Dreams
El Salvador’s leader should do more to balance the budget if he wants to fulfill his big ambitions for the country.
Singapore pioneer Tan Kah Kee’s story retold by granddaughter in new book
The 304-page English book offers insights into the quiet resilience of the businessman and his descendants. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Time to raise awareness about pangolin poaching in Singapore
The pangolin is the most trafficked mammal in the world.
More than half of workers in Singapore do not have trusted workplace relationships, one in ten don’t feel respected or valued by colleagues: report
SINGAPORE — Over half of workers in Singapore (55 per cent) lack trusted relationships in the workplace, leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness, according to the latest Mental Health Index ...
Immrsiv Changes Size of Planned IPO, Now Plans to List on Cboe BZX Exchange
The education and training software company expects the IPO to price between $4 and $5 per share ... Previously, Immrsiv said it planned to list on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Based in Singapore, the ...
Singapore Exports Drop, But Data Still Show Signs of Recovery
SINGAPORE—Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports fell unexpectedly in February, but economists still see encouraging signs of a better trade outlook ahead. The 0.1% on-year drop in exports last month ...
More than half of Singapore’s workers struggle with trust in workplace relationships
Singapore's workforce is at risk of isolation as a new report finds that more than half of employees in the city-state do not have trusted workplace relationships. The TELUS Mental Health Index ...
Singapore stocks fell on Friday—STI dipped by 0.2%
Riding on this wave, European shares also soared, buoyed particularly by technology and mining stocks, to reach a record high on Thursday. The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed 0.9% higher at 509.77.