SINGAPORE, March 30 — Singapore authorities will begin phased preparatory works for the Long Island project off ...
Bukit Batok Library reopens at twice the size, as Singapore’s first library with an immersive soundscape
Bukit Batok Library is back, and it has officially levelled up. Now spread across three floors at West Mall, the library has grown to over 2,700 square metres, nearly doubled seating, and added more ...
Singapore the only Southeast Asian country with two universities in the global top 10 for engineering and technology
Singapore places two universities in the global top 10 for engineering and technology in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Let’s get physical: As Singapore ages, retirees turn to parkour for fitness, fun and friendship
In a corner of suburban Singapore, Betty Boon vaults a guardrail, crawls underneath a slide, executes forward shoulder rolls and scales a steep ...
Inside local bank’s AI engine: From smarter security to personalised banking, at scale
OCBC has built one of the region’s most extensive artificial intelligence operations – hundreds of use cases, billions in protected assets, and services designed around its customers Read more at The ...
Singapore Airlines lines up premium economy ‘refresh’
While Singapore Airlines has all-new first class and business class suites on the way – with reports of pyjamas and caviar for the latter – the popular premium economy cabin isn’t being ignored.
Stablecoin payments go ‘invisible’ in Southeast Asia as crypto card business surges
StraitsX, a Singapore-based company, has seen rapid growth in its stablecoin card program, with a 40x surge in transaction volume and an 83x increase in card issuance between 2024 and 2025.
Singapore HNWIs Outpace Regional Peers in Legacy Planning Adoption: HSBC Life Survey
Nearly half have formal legacy plans in place, with professional advice emerging as the top driver of planning decisions. High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in Singapore are ahead of regional peers in ...
Standard Chartered Private Bank Expands Singapore Team Amid Wealth Management Growth
Standard Chartered Private Bank has strengthened its presence in Singapore by hiring two new relationship managers, Jit Chong Soh and Derick Tan, joining from UBS Global Wealth Management and Bank of ...
Dip-buying drives Singapore stocks higher as retail investors pile in amid Iran conflict
The three local banks, SIngapore Airlines and Singapore Exchange all advanced. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Jeju-style omakase, Peranakan food: New restaurants, cafes and bars in Singapore this March
Looking for new restaurants just opened in Singapore this March? This month's lineup goes beyond openings, with notable menu refreshes and short-term residencies adding to the mix. From destination ...
Around 20 Singapore residents found with vapes at checkpoints in past week
Amidst ongoing whole-of-government anti-vaping efforts, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) detected 42 cases of travellers found in possession of e-vaporisers within a span of four ...
Singapore’s 2025 carbon tax revenue holds steady; experts say continued use of tax ‘discounts’ likely
Experts say more help could be given to emitters if the ongoing Middle East conflict is prolonged. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
7 Things To Know About UI Boustead REIT, Singapore’s First Mainboard Listing For 2026
UI Boustead REIT makes a strong SGX debut with industrial assets, blue-chip tenants, and attractive yields for income investors.
Beware of scam e-mails about DBS or POSB digital tokens, say police and bank
At least $484,000 has been lost in at least 72 cases since Jan 15, said the police and DBS Bank. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
$484k lost to DBS and POSB impersonation scams since Jan 15
At least 72 cases involving scammers impersonating DBS Bank and POSB have been reported since Jan 15, with total losses amounting to at least $484,000. In a joint statement issued on Friday (March 27) ...