InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay Hotel Opens

The hotel offers 225 luxurious studios and suites, including an expansive Penthouse, which has unparalleled views of both the Singapore River and vibrant city via floor-to-ceiling windows. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announces the opening of ... ( read original story ...)

French cabaret Crazy Horse returns to Singapore after a decade

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Crazy Horse, a French cabaret known for its topless female dancers, has returned to Singapore a decade after a franchise club failed in the conservative Southeast Asian city-state. A Parisian institution for 66 years, the cabaret ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Q3 GDP Surges 4.6%

Singapore's economy surged in the third quarter driven by strong manufacturing sector growth, the latest advance estimates released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry show. Based on advance estimates, the Singapore economy grew by 4.6% on a year-on-year ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore man arrested for molesting three little boys

Another incident of inhumane behavior has been reported in Indonesia. A Singaporean man was arrested for allegedly molesting three little boys in Batam. As per a report published in the 'Jakarta Times', it has been learned that the arrested man is 46 years ... ( read original story ...)

Emma the robot masseuse gets to work in Singapore

A robot masseuse named Emma is offering Singaporeans high-tech back rubs with a gigantic metal arm and warm silicone tips which its creators say perfectly mimic the human touch. The robot, the brainchild of local startup AiTreat, began work at a clinic in ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Central Bank Gives Itself Room to Tighten in 2018

Singapore’s central bank left monetary policy unchanged on Friday, without re-committing that its neutral stance was appropriate for an extended period, giving itself room to tighten next year if necessary. After easing three times between January 2015 ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Morning News For October 13

SINGAPORE’S economy grew by 4.6 per cent compared to a year ago for the third quarter of 2017, based on advance estimates of gross domestic product (GDP) growth by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Friday morning. SINGAPORE has emerged 13th in ... ( read original story ...)

Top Singapore chef gives back Michelin stars

Singapore (AFP) - A Singapore chef with two Michelin stars has announced he wants to be stripped of the honour and will close his popular eatery, the latest restaurateur to walk away from the culinary distinction. Foodies in the affluent city-state, home ... ( read original story ...)

Exxon opens third Singapore cogeneration power plant

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) opens its third cogeneration power plant in Singapore on the site of its Jurong refinery, increasing its total cogeneration capacity in the city-state by nearly 25%. XOM says the new 84 MW plant, which produces both electricity and ... ( read original story ...)

The debut of InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay

Set amid a dynamic, sophisticated neighbourhood along the Singapore River, known for its dining options and arts houses, the luxury hotel has been carefully curated by world-class designers, architects and culinary purveyors. Located just a few minutes ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Morning News For October 12

Chinese Internet behemoth Alibaba will open a research lab here in Singapore, as part of its new global research programme called the Alibaba Discovery, Adventure, Momentum and Outlook (DAMO) Academy. Singapore’s central bank is widely seen sticking to a ... ( read original story ...)

Banyan Tree is opening its first Singapore resort near the zoo

The news comes as part of the ongoing project to turn the Mandai ... Perks, of course, include easy access to Mandai’s five wildlife parks, which include the Singapore Zoo, the Night Safari, the River Safari, the soon-to-be-relocated Jurong Bird Park ... ( read original story ...)