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Singapore sees little growth in fixed-asset investments this year after commitments fell to the lowest level since at least 2007, the Economic Development Board said. Capital investment in facilities and equipment planned over the next five years stood at ... ( read original story ...)

Highlighting uncertainties stemming from events such as elections in Europe as well as proposed policies from US President Donald Trump that could shape the operating environment, EDB's chairman, Beh Swan Gin, said the good news for Singapore is that its ... ( read original story ...)

A Singapore Airlines stewardess was found dead in a hotel room in San Francisco on Tuesday (31 January) US time, just hours before she was scheduled to fly back to Singapore on a return flight. The deceased has been identified as Penang-born Vanessa Yeap ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: There will be new post-graduate courses on religious diversity, as well as opportunities for inter-faith teaching exchanges, with the signing of a new agreement between the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) and six religious ... ( read original story ...)

Manchester-based cyber security specialist NCC Group has expanded its global presence with a new office in Singapore. The new base will help businesses in the region to protect their business against the rising threat of cyber attacks. Rob Cotton ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore stocks hit a 15-month closing high and Indonesia posted its first gain in four sessions on Wednesday, while regional peers closed largely flat, as investors awaited the outcome of the US Federal Reserve meeting. Singapore recovered from Tuesday's ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore, 1 February 2017- SPH Magazines' Home & Decor has partnered with The Warranty Group, one of the world's premier providers of warranty solutions, to launch LoveHome, an appliance repair and maintenance programme. LoveHomeis the first appliance ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore vice-captain Hariss Harun will spend the next 12 months in Spain. (Photo: FAS) Singapore international Hariss Harun will spend the next 12 months of his career in Spain, according to an announcement made by his club Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) on ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Faced with issues such as growing Islamophobia and religious extremism, Singapore must never allow xenophobia and majoritarianism to override the protection and guarantee of equality - particularly to minorities, said Singapore Home Affairs and ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE - Singapore must remain committed to protecting its minorities as the world sees a rise in rising anti-Islamic and anti-immigrant sentiment, and as the region sees growing polarisation along religious lines, Home Affairs and Law Minister K ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Expect a drier and warmer fortnight ahead, compared to the showers that Singapore saw on most days in the last two weeks, said the Meteorological Service Singapore. The prevailing northeast monsoon is forecast to enter its dry phase, which is ... ( read original story ...)

The Singapore government is heavily investing in technology initiatives across the city-state. Sensors monitor pollution and traffic while 3D map modelling can provide useful information such as showing a building’s energy consumption. BBC Click’s Jen ... ( read original story ...)

with his wife and their two-year-old daughter when he read the news about the order on Friday. As of Sunday evening (Jan 29) the post had been shared more than 500 times on the social network. His wife, Iraqi-born National University of Singapore research ... ( read original story ...)

A Singapore Airlines flight has finally departed from Auckland Airport following a lengthy delay due to a potential fault with the aircraft. The plane sat on the tarmac for more than seven hours before taking off around 9pm, meaning many of the 300 people ... ( read original story ...)

JOHOR: Refrigerators of every size, model and age line the dusty streets of a town in Johor, Malaysia – discarded by those living in Singapore, a two-hour drive away. Inside five of these old refrigerators lie a tracking device each, planted as part of ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: There can be no justification for an attack on a ... "They should monitor the local news and follow the instructions of the Canadian authorities. They are also advised to keep in touch with their family and friends so that they know you ... ( read original story ...)