SINGAPORE, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- Singapore shares closed 0.91 percent higher on Wednesday, after U.S. markets closed fresh record highs overnight. U.S. stock prices ended higher on Tuesday, lifted by strong earnings reports from Wal-Mart and Home Depot. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore 'fire rainbow' cloud phenomenon lights up sky
A rare cloud phenomenon over Singapore has delighted people in the city-state. The multi-coloured glow appeared in the sky on Monday in the late afternoon, lasting for about 15 minutes, and was seen across the island. Media reports said it was likely a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore unveils bigger 2017/18 budget, but wary of global risks
SINGAPORE Singapore presented a bigger budget for the coming year, providing support for the struggling sectors, but keeping a surplus in case global economic conditions worsen and put the city-state's growth at risk. Following up on recommendations by a ... ( read original story ...)
The surrender of Singapore: Pictures show the moment Britain surrendered island territory to Japan in 1942, leading to three years of hell for 80,000 prisoners of war
Rare images of 'Britain's worst wartime disaster' where the UK surrendered Singapore to the Japanese have been published in a new book. The fall of Singapore was perhaps Britain's greatest military defeat since General Cornwallis surrendered to the ... ( read original story ...)
US Defense Secretary Mattis values relationship with Singapore: Ng Eng Hen
SINGAPORE: Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen on Saturday (Feb 18) met with US Secretary of Defense James Mattis for the first time since the latter was appointed to his role earlier this year, and he said they had a "very good first meeting". The two met on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore renames ‘Syonan’ second world war exhibition after public outcry
Singapore has renamed a second world war exhibition after the original title, which used the name given to the city-state by Japan under its brutal occupation, sparked a public outcry. This was never our intention [to cause hurt], and I am sorry for the ... ( read original story ...)
A family torn asunder: A mother hands her baby to a stranger. Her husband is marched off to barbaric prison. She is jailed on an island hellhole. Such was the fate of British …
Lynette’s ship was targeted by Japanese bombers almost as soon as it left Singapore, but somehow managed to make it across the Indian Ocean, and then on to the U-boat-infested Atlantic. Ruth would have to wait two and a half tortured years to learn if ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's official Haj quota increases to 800 places
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Haj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia have increased Singapore's official Haj quota to 800 places, Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim announced on Friday (Feb 17). In a media release, the Islamic Religious Council of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's Growth Shock Masks a Duller Outlook for Economy
Singapore’s government has a message for anyone expecting great things following Friday’s surprise growth bounce: don’t hold your breath. The city-state’s economy will still only expand between 1 percent and 3 percent this year, policy makers said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks end up 0.35 pct
Singapore shares closed 0.35 percent higher on Friday, although some investors began to turn cautious and take profit after U.S. stocks fell overnight. Wall Street lost momentum on Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump's first solo news conference ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy picks up speed in fourth quarter, but Trump threat looms large
SINGAPORE Singapore's economy grew at a faster pace in the final 3 months of last year than initially thought, revised data showed, but the city state faces fresh challenges amid rising concerns of trade protectionism under U.S. President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Tiny Singapore to revamp venture capital rules as it angles for a piece of Silicon Valley’s pie
Singapore, nicknamed the "little red dot," is eyeing a sliver of Silicon Valley's pie, aiming to attract venture capitalists to grow a stable of start-ups in the regional financial hub. Earlier this week, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Is a Good Bunker Market to Be in for the Right Players: Cosulich
In addition to generally difficult global market conditions, bunker suppliers in Singapore have to contend with intense competition; nevertheless, it is still a good bunker market to be in for the right kind of players, Fratelli Cosulich CEO Timothy ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy speeds up in Q4, government warns of U.S. policy risks
SINGAPORE Singapore's economy grew at a faster pace in the final three months of last year than initially thought, but the government warned the outlook remained hostage to policy and protectionist risks in the United States. That uncertainty was reflected ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fourth quarter GDP growth revised sharply higher as manufacturing surges
SINGAPORE Singapore's fourth-quarter economic growth was revised higher on Friday, helped by a sharp rebound in manufacturing, though there is heightened uncertainty about the outlook amid concerns about trade protectionism under U.S. President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy grows 2% in 2016, helped by strong Q4
SINGAPORE: Singapore's economy expanded 2 per cent last year, propped up by a strong showing in the fourth quarter as manufacturing output surged, according to data released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Friday (Feb 17). The full-year GDP ... ( read original story ...)