SINGAPORE， Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Singapore shares closed 0.81 percent higher on Monday， as investors shrugged off news of Italy's referendum result that hit Euro-zone markets and Euro. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said he would resign following a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore must remain open, even as rest of world turns inwards: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: Against a trend of developed countries turning inwards and adopting a more protectionist, nativist approach, Singapore must remain open, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday (Dec 4). In his speech at the 34th People’s Action Party ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore much better off than other countries to face global challenges: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: Compared to other developed countries, Singapore has been fortunate and is overall in a much better situation when dealing with the challenges of an uncertain global outlook, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday (Dec 4). In a speech ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore minister sees increased threat of extremist attack
SINGAPORE A Singapore minister said on Friday the threat of an extremist attack was higher now than earlier this year as hardline Islamists are increasingly pushing their agenda in neighboring Indonesia. Law and Home Affairs Minister Kasiviswanathan ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fines banks for 1MDB Fund links
SINGAPORE - Singapore regulators said Friday they will fine two banks a total of over $5.3 million for having breached money laundering rules in dealings with an indebted Malaysian state fund. The Monetary Authority of Singapore fined the local branch of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Japan hope TPP will be ratified and entered into force 'expeditiously'
TOKYO: Japan and Singapore will work together to ratify the Trans-Pacific ... negotiations so as not to reverse the trend of free trade," said Mr Abe in a joint news conference. Both countries are part of the 12-nation TPP that would cover about 40 per ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore in Beijing's Cross Hairs Over Taiwan Ties
For decades, Singapore has walked a careful line between the U.S. and China. Now, the tiny Southeast Asian state is finding itself in Beijing’s cross hairs. China has gone public in recent months to chastise Singapore for a perceived alignment with the U ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Myanmar ties to improve
Singapore and Myanmar will begin discussions on a bilateral investment treaty and avoidance of double taxation, in a sign of growing economic ties between the two countries. This move will send a positive signal to investors and boost economic growth, said ... ( read original story ...)
China paper says Singapore troop carriers should be 'melted down'
BEIJING Armored troop carriers belonging to Singapore and currently impounded in Hong Kong should be "melted down", China's influential state-run tabloid the Global Times said on Tuesday, in its second swipe at the island nation in two days. The nine troop ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tops global education rankings
Singapore has the highest-achieving primary and secondary pupils ... Ina Mullis, executive director of the TIMSS tests, said the overall findings showed a "lot of good news" about schools - with test scores rising and more children saying that school ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore won't allow armoured carriers incident to hijack relationship with China: Balakrishnan
SINGAPORE: Singapore will not allow any single issue to hijack its relationship with China, Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Tuesday (Nov 29). The minister was at a Straits Times forum responding to questions on the seizure of Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Top 10: Singapore hotels with Michelin-starred restaurants
An insider's guide to the best Singapore hotels with Michelin-starred restaurants, from five-star accommodation to historic grande dames, including CUT and Waku Ghin at Marina Bay Sands, Shinji by Kanesaka at Raffles and Joel Robouchon at Resorts World ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Is the Best City in Asia for Expats
While Singapore is the only Asian city in the overall top ten, Beijing is considered the best place for personal finance. Melbourne, Houston and Madrid top the list of the best cities to live abroad according to previously unreleased data from the third ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore leaders express condolences over Fidel Castro's death
SINGAPORE: President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to Cuba's President of the Councils of State and Ministers Raul Castro Ruz to convey their condolences on the passing of Cuba's former President Fidel Castro Ruz, who ... ( read original story ...)
China lodges protest with Singapore over troop carriers
The containers which were opened for inspection have been resealed by Hong Kong customs and moved to a secured access-controlled area, said Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF). According to a report from by Hong Kong news agency Factwire, it was ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore amongst busiest international flight routes
Travel between Jakarta and Singapore alone hit 3.5m passengers. Travel between Asian airports dominated world rankings of the busiest international flight routes last year, led by Hong Kong-Taipei with 5.1 million passengers, according to the International ... ( read original story ...)