Singapore audiences will get a chance to view controversial Indian film “Sexy Durga.” The award-winning Malayalam-language film directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan is set to play at the Singapore International Film Festival on Saturday. Set over one ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia Agree New Army Talks After Military Exercise
On November 25, the armies of Singapore and Malaysia carried out this year’s iteration of their flagship exercise. Apart from the usual components of the drills, this edition also saw the start of new army-to-army talks between the services in a boost ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s manufacturing output rose 14.6% in October
The electronics cluster led the growth with a 45.1% expansion. Singapore's manufacturing output increased by 14.6% YoY in October 2017, the Economic Development Board (EDB) revealed. The electronics cluster’s output expanded 45.1% YoY largely driven by ... ( read original story ...)
Putting Singapore’s Dollar On Blockchain May Prove It’s The Most Crypto Friendly Place On Earth
Singapore is widely regarded as one of the most crypto-friendly countries in the world, largely due to its stable politics, reliable infrastructure, and favorable business environment. Singapore’s Central Bank has experimented with blockchain technology ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stores going big for mega Black Friday sales event
SINGAPORE - Stores are upping the ante for Black Friday, the sales extravaganza that begins on Friday (Nov 24). The yearly American shopping affair has gained traction in Singapore and both online and bricks-and-mortar stores are pulling out the stops to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stores go big for Black Friday sales bonanza
Stores are upping the ante for Black Friday, the sales extravaganza that begins today. The yearly US shopping affair has gained traction in Singapore, and both online and bricks-and-mortar stores are pulling out the stops to attract consumers to their ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to use driverless buses ‘from 2022’
Singapore plans to introduce driverless buses on its public roads by 2022. The government says they will be piloted in three new neighbourhoods which will have less-crowded roads designed to accommodate the buses. The buses will be used to help residents ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Economy Hits Fastest Pace in More Than Three Years in Third Quarter
Singapore raised its economic growth forecast for this year to 3 percent to 3.5 percent after third-quarter data beat projections on the back of stronger exports and manufacturing. Highlights of GDP Report Gross domestic product rose at a seasonally ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to deploy driverless buses from 2022: minister
Driverless buses will appear on some roads in Singapore from 2022 as part of plans to improve mobility in the land-scarce city-state, its transport minister said Wednesday. Singapore has so far avoided the massive traffic jams that choke other Asian cities ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore offers J&K help in ‘critical areas’: Drabu
"Singapore has a separate Master Plan for Water-based Activities in the country and a similar concept could be implemented in Jammu and Kashmir for rejuvenation of waterways and water resources," the Finance Minister said. Get latest news & live updates on ... ( read original story ...)
Small eruption at Bali volcano triggers Singapore travel advisory
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's Mount Agung volcano in Bali has let out a puff of black smoke and ash in a small eruption, prompting Singapore to advise its citizens to be ready to evacuate the holiday island at short notice amid concern about a bigger ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to help JK in Water Management,Skill, Riverfront Development:Drabu
“Singapore as a separate Master Plan for Water-based Activities ... If you have noticed we haven’t put up a paywall unlike many news organisations, – as we want to keep our journalism open. We believe journalism should be open, fearless and unbiased. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to roll out driverless buses in three towns by 2022
It is still quite far-off, but residents and workers in three Singapore towns, Punggol, Tengah and the Jurong Innovation District (JDI), will get to commute via driverless buses in 2022. These driverless buses will, however, operate during off-peak hours. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s design incubator set to jump-start emerging talent
Singapore is showing its prowess as a design hub by opening a new Design Incubator, where more than 40 brands will be presented on a rotational basis. The retail showcase will focus on new-to-market and emerging designers. The space is dedicated to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For November 22
The dairy industry has a battle on its hands to increase milk consumption in Singapore, with a recent report revealing that half of Singaporean adults seldom consume it and are content to ignore its important health benefits. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Will Ensure Rich Pay More in Tax Regime, Minister Says
Singapore will ensure its tax system is based on “solid” economic performance and the principle that higher income earners pay more, a senior government official said, after the prime minister signaled that the nation needs to prepare for tax ... ( read original story ...)