SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's government stands ready to stimulate the economy, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Thursday, after some of the worst economic data in years prompted warnings ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore must continue to reinvent to stay ahead, says PM Lee in National Day message
SINGAPORE — Singapore must continue to reinvent itself and break new ground to “stay in front of the pack”, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in this year’s National Day message. Delivering the nine ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy seen shrinking in second-quarter as recession risks grow: Reuters poll
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's economy is expected to have contracted almost 3% in the second quarter, a slight improvement from advance estimates but reaffirming the risk of a possible recession ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s APEX records first fuel oil futures for physical exchange
SINGAPORE, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Singapore-based Asia Pacific Exchange (APEX) this week registered the first exchange of futures for physicals (EFP) for its 380-centistoke high-sulphur fuel oil (380-cst ... ( read original story ...)
Man accused of causing 8 Singapore flags to be burnt in Woodlands
SINGAPORE — A 25-year-old man was charged on Friday (8 August) with burning a Singapore flag along the 13th floor common corridor of an HDB block in Woodlands with a lighter. As a result of Elson Ong ... ( read original story ...)
Explained: Why Singapore blocked a satirical rap video by two artists of Indian ethnicity
The Singapore government last week blocked access to a rap video ... stating that it was objectionable on the grounds of public interest and national harmony. Channel News Asia quoted local police ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested, suspected of burning Singapore flags in Woodlands
the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a news release. Officers were alerted on Sunday, at around 12.40pm, after the burnt flags were found at Block 774 Woodlands Crescent. Through ground enquiries ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ranks 32 out of 40 for work-life balance, second most overworked city
SINGAPORE: Singapore was among the bottom 10 for work-life balance and ranked the second most overworked city in a study of 40 cities released on Wednesday (Aug 7). The study by tech company Kisi ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and India Share a Peace Pipe
But if the Singapore contract stays alive ... He has also worked for the Straits Times, ET NOW and Bloomberg News. ... ( read original story ...)
Countries will be ‘fairly quick’ to ratify Singapore Convention on Mediation, says Shanmugam
SINGAPORE: Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam on Wednesday (Aug 7) said that he expects that the Singapore Convention on Mediation will come into force "relatively fast" for an international ... ( read original story ...)
More than 9 in 10 in Singapore concerned by climate change; most agree to use of taxes to fight impact: Mediacorp survey
SINGAPORE: More than 9 in 10 Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PR) said they are concerned by climate change and will do their part to minimise its impact, findings from a Mediacorp survey showed ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Studies Tightening Regulation For Bonds, REITs
Singapore is examining ways to tighten regulation of retail bond issues and the real estate investment trust sector as it steps up investor protection in the city-state. The Singapore Exchange’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Air Picks Crucial Fight Against Emirates in India
Singapore Airlines Ltd. just picked a fight with Emirates in a grab for India’s international travelers, and a slice of one the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. Singapore Air’s unprofitable ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Picks Crucial Fight Against Emirates in India
Singapore Airlines Ltd. just picked a fight with Emirates in a grab for India’s international travelers, and a slice of one the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. Singapore Air’s unprofitable ... ( read original story ...)
Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe in hospital in Singapore
Zimbabwe's former leader Robert Mugabe, 95, has been in hospital in Singapore since April, his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. Mr Mugabe was making "good progress" and could be discharged soon, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Step Up Oversight on Grab, Gojek to Enhance Safety
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore will tighten regulations on ride-hailing operators such as Grab and Gojek, bringing safety-related rules for the services in line with taxi operators to better protect ... ( read original story ...)