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Will The Bike Sharing Economy In Singapore Last?
The sharing economy has been on an upward trajectory, with the most recent phenomenon being bike-sharing. Going for pittance a ride, the on-demand ubiquity of the bikes is testament to popularity of the concept among people in Singapore. There also have ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to End Port Dues Concession for Bunker Tankers
A 50 percent port dues concession for MARPOL-compliant double hulled (MCDH) port limit bunker tankers will be withdrawn as of January 1, 2018, according to Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The concession was introduced in January 2012 with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Brunei agree to cooperate in air and marine accident investigations
SINGAPORE - Singapore and Brunei have agreed to share resources and expertise in air and marine accident investigations, as part of plans to enhance cooperation between the two countries. The deal was sealed in a memorandum of understanding inked between ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s LTA warns of scams involving high-speed rail project
Kirsten Tan’s ‘Pop Aye’ selected as Singapore’s entry for foreign language film contender in 2018 Oscars Hang On – Is That A Razer Phone In Min-Liang Tan’s Pocket? 7 Retail Stores in Singapore Where You Can Do More Than Just Shop The world’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s 10-year journey in urban solar
The sunrise over Singapore's highly urbanised landscape. Can one of the world's most densely populated countries harvest solar energy from building facades? Image: Bo Nielsen, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Building facades that can generate electricity from the sun ... ( read original story ...)
Diamonds seen as haven, exchange in Singapore lists sets of polished gems
When it comes to havens, investors usually think of gold or Treasuries. Now an exchange in Singapore is starting to trade a credit card-sized package of diamonds for those seeking a shelter from global risks. While bullion trades in standard weights and ... ( read original story ...)
Behind the Belief: A Buddhist firewalker in Singapore
How much do you know about the diversity of faiths in Singapore? In a new series, Yahoo News Singapore explores the lesser-known rituals and branches of religions in the country. Firewalking, an act of penance or thanksgiving, is a ritual typically ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore scientists reveal origins of durian’s pungent aroma
One of nature's smelliest secrets may have been revealed, thanks to a dedicated team of durian-loving scientists in Singapore. Researchers have found an odour gene which gives the thorny fruit its notoriously pungent scent. The discovery meant the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore troops gain valuable experience in military exercise in Shoalwater, with training set to expand
The Singapore military's largest training activity is underway ... The A-League kicked off, Bathurst was run and won, and there was some news ahead of the Ashes, but were you keeping track of developments in sport? Find out in our quiz. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: 50% Port Dues Concession for Double Hulled Bunker Tankers to End
A 50% port dues concession in Singapore for MARPOL compliant double hulled (MCDH) port limit bunker tankers will be withdrawn from January 1, 2018, the The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) noted in a circular Monday. MPA has granted the 50% ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore scientists crack the durian genome
2 related media assets (image or videos) available. Click to see the gallery. SINGAPORE: For Professor Teh Bin Tean, the deputy director of the National Cancer Centre, the endeavour to map the complete genetic blueprint of durian began with a love for the ... ( read original story ...)
Would you get a massage from a ROBOT? Singapore’s robo-masseuse ‘Emma’ begins work to treat back and knee pain
Named Emma, short for Expert Manipulative Massage Automation, it mimics the human palm and thumb to replicate therapeutic massages such as shiatsu and physiotherapy. The company's technology aims to address workforce shortages and challenges with quality ... ( read original story ...)
Johanna Konta remains in race for Singapore after Caroline Garcia pulls out of Tianjin
Johanna Konta may have slipped back in the race to reach the WTA Finals in Singapore, but at least she knows what she needs to do. A place in the final of next week’s Kremlin Cup in Moscow will move her back ahead of Caroline Garcia and into eighth and ... ( read original story ...
Indonesia says investigating StanChart $1.4 billion transfer to Singapore
A source familiar with the matter said late last week, confirming news reports, that the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Guernsey’s Financial Services Commission were looking into that movement of assets in late 2015 - months before the Channel ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore aims to be debt restructuring hub joining New York and London
Singapore is seeking to become a debt restructuring centre alongside New York and London with changes to its Scheme of Arrangement system to make it closer to US Chapter 11 filings. Analysing the changes to Singapore’s bankruptcy restructuring rules law ... ( read original story ...)