Singapore's Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, chairman of the Government of Singapore Investment Corp. (GIC), speaks at GIC's 25th anniversary dinner at a hotel in Singapore in this July 11, 2006 file photo. Reuters Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore rail fares amongst world's cheapest
It's at the bottom four. According to a new blog post by Public Transport Council (PTC) chairman Richard Magnus, Singapore's rail fares are among the lowest in 35 major cities across Asia, Australia, North America and Europe. Based on the study ... ( read original story ...)
Second edition of Dance Singapore Dance ends with a Bang
The runaway success of the first season set the stage for an even bigger canvas for the second season of Dance Singapore Dance. There were many breath-taking moments as the level of performances soared episode after episode. Each contestant left no stone ... ( read original story ...)
Cafe-hopping in Singapore: Eazy Gourmet and HSBC credit card discounts on brunch favourites, comfort food and desserts
Check out this yummy list of exclusive dining offers from over 10 cosy eateries and bakeries in town Want to make a party extra special? Order a customised novelty cake for your loved ones! From cartoon characters to fancy themed creations, this bakery ... ( read original story ...)
5 Ways To Indulge In Great Food In Singapore Without Paying The Full Price
Special mention also goes to CIMB's Visa Signature card and Citibank's Cashback Card. CIMB Visa Signature has the highest reward rate in Singapore on dining with 10% cashback on all dining expenses. It also charges no annual fee, unlike most other rewards ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore – a winning combination?
And they do this in English, one of several languages spoken in Singapore. It turns out there is more than one way to reach the right solution. What is impressive is their commitment to understanding exactly how to do it. "If we just blindly look at the ... ( read original story ...)
The best seats in the sky: Top 10 airline cabins for first, business and economy class revealed
As carriers take business class to new heights ... in the sky - and has been rewarded with the top spot for its first class. It's closely followed by Singapore Airlines, which has a social element that allows guest to dine together in their first class ... ( read original story ...)
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Court rejects claim that mission to turn a pastor’s wife called Ho into a global rap star was designed to spread God's word to the world ( read original story ...)
IPTL Singapore Day 1 tennis live: Singapore Slammers target rise up the ladder in front of home fans
Immediate revenge will be on the minds of the Indian Aces and Japan Warriors as the IPTL moves from Saitama to Singapore on Tuesday, December 6. After going down in the final match of the IPTL’s Saitama leg on Sunday to the UAE Royals and Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's rail fares among the lowest in major cities worldwide: PTC
SINGAPORE: Singapore's rail fares are among the lowest compared to that of 35 major cities across Asia, Australia, North America and Europe, a new study commissioned by the country's Public Transport Council (PTC) showed. In a blog post on Monday (Dec 5 ... ( read original story ...)
8 things you should know about Singapore’s wealth gap
So if you slice it up by that, you’ll probably see inequality increasing,” said Dr Ong. 8. The good news is, social mobility in Singapore is high. In fact, it’s one of the highest in the world. Among young adults, 14 per cent of those from the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore can face uncertain economy better
Singapore is in a much better situation than other developed countries facing slowing growth and an uncertain economic outlook, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said. Unemployment is low, including among youth, and incomes are rising even for lower- and ... ( read original story ...)
Religious harmony at Singapore Hindu temple
Singapore: The consecration ceremony of a Hindu temple in Singapore saw racial and religious harmony in practice when several groups chipped in to ensure smooth running of the event that was attended by 20,000 devotees, according to a media report. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks end up 0.81 pct
SINGAPORE， Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Singapore shares closed 0.81 percent higher on Monday， as investors shrugged off news of Italy's referendum result that hit Euro-zone markets and Euro. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said he would resign following a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore must remain open, even as rest of world turns inwards: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: Against a trend of developed countries turning inwards and adopting a more protectionist, nativist approach, Singapore must remain open, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday (Dec 4). In his speech at the 34th People’s Action Party ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore IT Decision Makers Turn to Open Source for Digital Innovation
72 percent of survey respondents from enterprise organizations embrace technology innovation to help enable business success SINGAPORE/PRNewswire/ -- Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT), the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the ... ( read original story ...)