Singapore internet leader Sea Ltd. is rolling out a generative-AI chatbot in regions including the US, marking its maiden foray into the highly competitive American consumer market and accelerating ...
Singapore using AI to hasten the discovery of recipes for next-gen semiconductors, clean hydrogen
Called the Materials Data Foundry, the $10 million lab is one of eight research projects under the AI-for-Science programme. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
New research centre to turn trash in Singapore’s sole landfill at Semakau into treasure
Semakau Landfill is projected to hit full capacity by about 2035. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore will run Dear You film mostly in Mandarin, not Teochew. What’s lost in translation?
Linguists and the local Teochew community say watching the hit Chinese film in its original form can help sustain cultural diversity.
Singapore to push wider regional AI adoption, cross-border data flows as Asean chair
JAKARTA: Helping more businesses across South-East Asia adopt artificial intelligence will be a major priority for Singapore when it assumes the Asean chairmanship in 2027, as governments across the ...
New research centre to turn trash on Singapore’s sole landfill Semakau to treasure
Semakau Landfill is projected to hit full capacity by about 2035. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How Singapore’s growing trail running community is powering a 165km ultramarathon in the city
Mr Julien Prodhon said he was used to trail races in France that featured mountains and rugged terrain, rather than Singapore’s gentler hills and staircases. But it was Singapore’s late-morning heat ...
With recycling rates dipping, Singapore to review masterplan to extend Semakau landfill’s lifespan
SINGAPORE: Amid a decline in overall recycling rates, the government will conduct a review of the Zero Waste Masterplan to seek out new methods to boost recycling outcomes and extend the lifespan of ...
Singapore eases rules for single family offices
The offices must submit an annual return, setting out their total assets under management and identifying their banking provider.
119 dengue cases recorded in Singapore in second week of June, highest so far in 2026
Singapore recorded 119 dengue cases in the second week of June, the highest weekly total in 2026, amid the peak season. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Cruise Centre moves into an all-new terminal at Harbourfront this July
The Singapore Cruise Centre is moving all ferry and cruise operations into a brand-new terminal at HarbourFront in two phases this July. But don’t worry, its new spot is only a short walk away from ...
Singapore to set up OTC gold clearing system by end-2026
This forms part of Singapore’s push to strengthen its role as a trusted gold trading and storage hub in Asia. Singapore will establish an over-the-counter gold clearing system by the end of 2026, as ...
Batam Fast Ferry to run from Singapore’s new HarbourFront terminal from July 7; others follow from July 15
SINGAPORE: Batam Fast Ferry will be the first operator to start operations from the new Singapore Cruise Centre (HarbourFront) terminal on July 7, with all other ferry operators and cruise operations ...
70% of Gold Demand Is Asian — Singapore Moves to End London’s Grip
Singapore and Hong Kong race to become Asia's gold hub as SGX launches OTC clearing with six major banks competing with Europe.
Singapore Layoffs Are Near Three-Year High as Firms Restructure
Singapore’s retrenchments climbed to their highest level in almost three years in the first quarter as firms continued to reorganize their businesses amid a more uncertain economic backdrop.
Allianz said to lead bidding for HSBC Life Singapore
Talks are ongoing and no final decisions have been made, sources said, adding that other bidders remain interested in the assets.