A Singapore court has sentenced Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran to six months in jail for contempt of court in proceedings linked to his assets, Bloomberg report ...
Byju Raveendran gets 6-month jail term from Singapore court in contempt case
The court said Raveendran repeatedly violated multiple court orders and also directed him to pay a fine of more than $70,000.
Singapore court says parents, not judges, should settle religious disputes over children
A Singapore court has rejected a divorced father’s attempt to compel his ex-wife to send their two children to a church camp, with a judge warning ...
Singapore police arrest 22-year-old man after woman found dead at Choa Chu Kang HDB block
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a young woman was found lying motionless at a public housing block in Singapore’s Choa ...
Universal Studios Singapore performer dies after medical emergency during stunt training
A performer involved in the WaterWorld stunt show at Universal Studios Singapore has died after suffering a medical emergency during a training session ...
Singapore regulator seeks faster private bank onboarding
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said lenders should bring account opening times down to within one month by the end of this year.
Singapore must keep making ‘bold bets’ to stay competitive in a fragmented world: Jeffrey Siow
The nation’s core strengths remain relevant even as the global economy becomes more protectionist, noted the co-chair of the Economic Strategy Review committee on global competitiveness.
Explainer: What is behind the rising volume of Russian oil arriving in Singapore?
Discover why the volume of Russian fuel oil in Singapore waters has hit a one-year high amid Middle East supply disruptions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s RisingJoy hits 50 platform deals, plans original content
Singapore-based microdrama distributor RisingJoy has struck content licensing deals with more than 50 apps and platforms across 30-plus countries, the company said, as it positions itself for a ...
Singapore Microdrama Outfit RisingJoy Hits 50-Platform Milestone, Eyes Move Into Original Production (EXCLUSIVE)
Singapore microdrama outfit RisingJoy has licensed to 50-plus platforms in 30 countries and is moving into co-production.
Low crime rates, high social trust, political stability: Singapore ranked as world’s safest country for immigrants
Singapore has topped another global ranking — this time for being the safest country in the world for immigrants.The ranking, part of online remittance service Remitly's Immigration Index 2026, saw ...
Singapore core inflation at 1.4% on year in April, lower than expected
Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 1.4% in April from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday, below economists' expectations.
Singapore investigates Hong Kong school principal for swearing at security guards
San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says sorry, stressing that the matter will be handled with utmost seriousness.
Singapore’s top envoy heads to North Korea in rare visit
Singapore’s top diplomat is making a rare visit to North Korea as part of a regional tour that includes stops in China and South Korea.
Singapore keeps 2026 growth forecast at 2% to 4% as economy beats expectations in Q1
Singapore has kept its 2026 growth forecast at 2% to 4%, after a stronger-than-expected first quarter. Strong AI-related demand powered a surge in wholesale trade and manufacturing. However, risks ...
Singapore core inflation sees surprise drop in April but higher costs loom
Higher global energy prices will likely raise electricity, transport and production costs in the coming months. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.