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US TV series ‘Countdown’ draws flak for portrayal of Singapore: ‘have some respect’
Social media users slam the crime drama’s misrepresentations of Singaporeans’ English skills, the city state and the PAP.
Maid asked boyfriend to hire her on paper so she could stay in Singapore, gets jail
The 37-year-old woman stayed with her boyfriend on most nights in her capacity as his girlfriend, and spent the rest working as a babysitter.
The Privé Group to shut all its restaurants in Singapore
Another day, another F&B closure, so it seems in Singapore these days. The latest victim? The Privé Group.
Singapore in talks with IN-SPACe to strengthen space partnership
These ties will go beyond R&D to joint commercialisation, according to Jonathan Hung, executive director at Singapore’s space regulator, Office for Space Technology & Industry (OSTIn). Hung was ...
Standardising patent process can draw investments to ASEAN: IPOS chief
The head of Singapore's intellectual property office says that standardising how ASEAN firms deal with patents will draw more investments to the region. He pointed to an initiative that speeds up part ... ( read original story ...)
26 companies, 6 individuals honoured at Singapore Corporate Awards 2025
DBS takes top honours in large-cap category for companies with a market capitalisation above $1 billion. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
PhillipCapital raises Singtel’s TP to $4.86 on mobile price repair, data centre growth
PhillipCapital analyst Paul Chew maintains his “accumulate” call, citing mobile price repair in India, Thailand and Australia, alongside growth from Singtel’s expanding data centre business.
MetaOptics eyes S$6 million in gross proceeds from IPO, to trade on SGX Catalist on Sep 9
SINGAPORE] Home-grown semiconductor optics startup MetaOptics intends to raise some S$6 million in gross proceeds from its initial public offering (IPO), as it issues 30 million placement shares at ...
3 Singapore Stocks at 52-Week Highs: Can They Go Even Higher
As several Singapore blue-chip stocks are hitting 52-week highs, those chasing greens in stock charts are probably grinning ear to ear. But investors still face a key question: should they [...] The ...
Guangzhou Knowledge City useful testbed for tech, as Singapore, Guangdong expand cooperation: DPM Gan
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said Singapore is looking to deepen collaboration with Guangdong, its top Chinese provincial trading partner for 36 years.
10 Indian-origin men charged in Singapore for being part of brawl
As per a report, each man faces one charge of rioting while armed with a deadly weapon The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan).
Citi and SMRT renew 20-year partnership to enhance value for Singapore commuters and consumers
Over the past 20 years, Singapore has seen a steady rise in public transport commuters using credit cards — including Citi Credit Cards — as a convenient alternative to stored-value cards. This trend ...
Huawei launches Singapore lab for mobile developers – ZDNET
Huawei Technologies has launched a lab in Singapore to offer mobile developers resources and access to key technologies, including its core kits, artificial intelligence (AI), and augment reality ...
ST Explains: What caused the Johor earthquake and is Singapore safe from such tremors?
While most earthquakes occur at plate boundaries, they can also happen along faults within a single tectonic plate. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UOB lowers SGD fixed deposit promo rates from 1 Sep 2025, max now 1.35% p.a.
United Overseas Bank (UOB) has adjusted its Singapore Dollar (SGD) promotional fixed deposit rates, applicable for fresh fund placements made between 1 Sep 2025 and 30 Sep 2025. Both new and existing ...