Singapore seafood hawkers have been competing for decades in the city-state’s notoriously cutthroat culinary scene. Now they’re vying for the favor of stock market investors. Investors are already lining up for No Signboard’s offering. Local ... ( read original story ...)
Luxury first-class suites coming to Singapore Airlines A380s
Luxury suites are coming to Singapore Airlines’ fleet of A380s. Starting in December, the carrier will offer passengers the option of flying in six suites configured on the plane’s upper deck. “Intimate privacy” is how the the airline describes the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore moots stricter use of national ID, bill to ease data-sharing within government
The Singapore government is reviewing guidelines to limit the use of national identification numbers and has introduced a new bill to ease data-sharing within the public sector. The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) said it was looking to revise ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines new double bed: The $850 million airplane sleep revolution
(CNN) — It's been nearly 38 years since Philippine Airlines unveiled the first fully flat bed on a commercial jet in the shape of slim, bunk-style "Skybeds" on the first class upper deck of its Boeing 747. That luxury was short-lived, and airlines mostly ... ( read original story ...)
Inside Singapore airport’s swanky new terminal with street food stalls, facial scanning and seriously lush interiors
After three years of construction, Singapore airport's luxurious new Terminal 4 has finally opened for business! Changi Airport is repeatedly hailed as the world's best airport, so it comes as no surprise that the new terminal - which cost approximately £ ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore world’s fourth most visited city, to overtake London by 2025: Euromonitor
Singapore was ranked fourth among the world's most-visited city in the world in Euromonitor International's latest Top 100 city destinations ranking 2017 edition. Hong Kong took the top spot with 26.6 million visitors, followed by Bangkok with 21.2 million ... ( read original story ...)
Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression in Singapore: Myth or Reality?
Singapore has faced criticism from around the world over its censorship laws. This has resulted in discussions on whether the right to freedom of speech and expression even exists in Singapore. Does the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression Exist in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore socialite Jamie Chua cried during interview with Indonesian media
Singapore socialite Jamie Chua broke into tears during a recent interview with Indonesian media Silet that was posted on YouTube on 30 October. The 44-year-old was spotted crying after addressing the public’s negative views about her in relation to her ... ( read original story ...)
Growing Tourism in Singapore, but Falling Hotel Industry? (Airbnb, PCLN)
An interesting article caught our attention recently. Boosted by growing wealth of the Chinese middle class who are enjoying overseas vacations more than ever, Singapore seems to be enjoying a healthy growth in its tourism industry. However, there was an ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Is Coaxing Competing Banks to Collaborate on Fintech
Banks in Singapore that are used to competing against one another are finding ways to collaborate in the fintech space -- under the encouragement of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Singapore has "a good judicious balance" between collaboration and ... ( read original story ...)
Behind the scenes: The making of Singapore Airlines’ new A380 suites
A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Singapore Airlines has long been a leader in luxury travel, so it was little surprise that the official unveiling of its new Airbus A380 cabin interior drew heavy media attention Thursday (Singapore time). ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines unveils an awesome A380 makeover (photos)
Four years ago, Singapore Airlines’ design team started working on new interiors for its fleet of Airbus A380s, and their updated products have just been revealed, bringing additional elements of comfort to bolster the carrier’s reputation as one of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Thailand to strengthen defense ties
On Tuesday, Dr Ng will meet Singapore air force personnel training in Thailand before leaving the country. Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Revokes Transocean Oil’s Bunker License Over Falsification
As of January 1 this year, Singapore made mass flow meters (MFM ... said at the time that “the news that the bunkering licenses of the two companies won’t be renewed shows that the MPA is taking appropriate action against companies trying to circumvent ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore academic who warned of perils of small countries steps down
SINGAPORE, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The founding dean of a prominent Singapore school said on Monday he was stepping down, four months after he stirred a heated debate in the city-state with the comment that small countries like Singapore must "always behave like ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: ‘World’s best airport’ opens sparkling Instagram-worthy new terminal
A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. SINGAPORE -- The airport named “World’s Best” for the past five years running had a high bar to meet when opening its newest terminal. But Singapore’s sprawling Changi Airport, already famous for its ... ( read original story ...)