Top Singapore chef gives back Michelin stars

Singapore (AFP) - A Singapore chef with two Michelin stars has announced he wants to be stripped of the honour and will close his popular eatery, the latest restaurateur to walk away from the culinary distinction. Foodies in the affluent city-state, home ... ( read original story ...)

Exxon opens third Singapore cogeneration power plant

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) opens its third cogeneration power plant in Singapore on the site of its Jurong refinery, increasing its total cogeneration capacity in the city-state by nearly 25%. XOM says the new 84 MW plant, which produces both electricity and ... ( read original story ...)

The debut of InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay

Set amid a dynamic, sophisticated neighbourhood along the Singapore River, known for its dining options and arts houses, the luxury hotel has been carefully curated by world-class designers, architects and culinary purveyors. Located just a few minutes ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Morning News For October 12

Chinese Internet behemoth Alibaba will open a research lab here in Singapore, as part of its new global research programme called the Alibaba Discovery, Adventure, Momentum and Outlook (DAMO) Academy. Singapore’s central bank is widely seen sticking to a ... ( read original story ...)

Banyan Tree is opening its first Singapore resort near the zoo

The news comes as part of the ongoing project to turn the Mandai ... Perks, of course, include easy access to Mandai’s five wildlife parks, which include the Singapore Zoo, the Night Safari, the River Safari, the soon-to-be-relocated Jurong Bird Park ... ( read original story ...)

Inside Singapore’s bid to achieve smart city status

Shawn Lim is a reporter at The Drum, covering industry news around the Asia Pacific region with a focus on Singapore and Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, he has worked across photography, video and online, covering a range of subjects including current ... ( read original story ...)

Baby rhino gallops into public view at Singapore Zoo

A baby white rhino has made his first foray into the spotlight, galloping into a public enclosure at Singapore Zoo after being given a name—Oban, which means "King" in the African Yoruba language. The calf had spent the first few weeks of his life ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore stocks climb to over 8-week high; SPH gains

Singapore stocks joined global stock rally on Thursday following all-time highs for the U.S. stocks after minutes showed caution at the Federal Reserve over the timing of future rate hike. Asian stocks were near a decade high on Thursday, riding the bull ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Central Bank Seen Edging Toward Tightening Policy

Singapore’s central bank is widely seen sticking to a neutral stance on Friday, but it may be moving closer to tightening policy as the economy continues to strengthen. All but one of the 23 economists surveyed by Bloomberg predict the Monetary Authority ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s Central Bank Looks Likely to Remain on Hold

Singapore’s central bank is widely seen sticking to a neutral stance on Friday, but it may be moving closer to tightening policy as the economy continues to strengthen. All but one of the 23 economists surveyed by Bloomberg predict the Monetary Authority ... ( read original story ...)