Zhang Runbao, 23, and Ye Yingxi, 18, both reportedly Chinese nationals, had allegedly tried to deceive Ye’s mother into paying a five million yuan (US$693,832) ransom on May 2 at a hotel in Kuala ...
Singapore’s OCBC to integrate securities business with global markets division
Singapore's second-largest bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) , said on Wednesday it will integrate its securities business with its global markets divison, aiming to drive growth in its ...
A third of Singapore travellers will wake passenger in the aisle seat for the bathroom: Survey
In Singapore, men are also more willing than women to give up their seats for families to sit together on board. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore parks board investigating another brutal cat death – this time in Punggol
SINGAPORE: A case of suspected cruelty towards a stray cat in Punggol is being investigated by the National Parks Board (NParks), following the violent death of another feline last week.
Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, CL, Alan Walker and more to perform at Singapore Grand Prix
Other music acts include Japanese band Babymetal and Australian and New Zealand band Crowded House. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2025: Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, CL, Babymetal and more announced as performers
On Wednesday morning (May 14), organisers of the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025 revealed the next wave of musicians performing at the three-day event.
8 Singapore indie bookstores join forces to launch Bookshop.sg, a one-stop site for book lovers
Bookshop.sg, which launches on May 14, will include titles from Epigram Books, Wardah Books, City Book Room, Union Book, Sea Breeze Books, Nurul Anwar Bookstore, Basheer Graphic Books and Thryft.
Planning a trip to Singapore? Mask up as Covid-19 cases are going up
COVID-19 cases are estimated to have increased to 14,200 in the week of April 27 to May 3, 2025, compared to 11,100 cases in the previous week, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Communicable Diseases A ...
Singapore stocks rise after US-China talks breakthrough; STI edges up 0.1%
SINGAPORE] Local stocks finished Tuesday (May 13) higher after the United States and China announced they would temporarily lower tariffs on each other’s products in a 90-day cool-off period. Read ...
Korea’s MAP and Singapore’s Momo Film Co Unveil Asian Production Alliance at Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)
South Korean production powerhouse MAP (Making A Print) has inked a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Momo Film Co to jointly develop and bankroll a slate of cutting-edge projects across Asia ...
New Delhi remains focused on economy despite tensions with Pakistan: India ambassador to Singapore
Shilpak Ambule, India's high commissioner to Singapore said that "everybody is on operational alert. But that does not mean that our India growth story and focus on economy gets affected." His ...
Ananda Everingham & Prang Kannarun Join Singapore Influencers In Cast Of Boi Kwong’s ‘3 Good Guys’
Directed by Singapore’s Boi Kwong, the romantic comedy also stars Singapore influencers Simonboy, Ma Yi Duo, Tommy Wong and Germaine Chow; Malaysian actress Grace Teo; and Thai influencer Chatchaya ...
Cricket community mourns Singapore coach Arjun Menon who was ‘brutally murdered’ in Malawi
Mr Arjun Menon was “brutally murdered” at his residence on Friday night, said the Malawi National Council of Sports.
Singapore’s economic outlook brightens on US-China de-escalation, but tariff uncertainty remains
High probability that the Singapore economy will now avoid a technical recession in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s STI jumps 1.8% on US-China tariff truce; bank shares soar
SINGAPORE] Asian markets continued their rally on Tuesday (May 13) as investors cheered the announcement that the US and China would temporarily lower tariffs on each other’s products in a 90-day cool ...
Why a Singapore-based team is trying to sequence 100,000 Asian genomes
Asia makes up almost 60% of the world's population, but the region's genomes remain underrepresented in research.