With huge data centres set to drive up already outsized energy demand, the tiny city-state of Singapore is looking to Australia's deserts and Malaysia's rainforests for clean power.This week Australia announced a massive solar farm that it hopes will eventually offer two gigawatts (GW) of power to Singapore via undersea cable.
Singapore Core Inflation Slows for Second Straight Month in July
Singapore’s core inflation slowed more than expected in July, opening the room for the island’s central bank to consider loosening monetary policy settings later this year.
Bank of Singapore sees Middle East accounting for a fifth of assets over 3 to 5 years
Bank of Singapore aims to grow its business in the Middle East with the region contributing up to 20% of its overall revenue and private banking assets over the next three to five years from around 10 ...
Singapore implements border screening measures to combat Mpox
SINGAPORE - Singapore will put in place temperature and visual screening at Changi and Seletar airports for inbound travellers and crew arriving on flights from places which may be exposed to the risk of Mpox outbreaks beginning Friday (Aug 23).
Singapore starts precautionary border screenings for mpox virus: Singapore live news
Hello to all our readers, Yahoo Singapore will be bringing you live news updates today. First up, Singapore has started screening for mpox symptoms at border checkpoints, after its outbreak was declared a global health emergency. Singapore has started ...
Malaysia-Singapore relationship ‘complex but important’
SINGAPORE: Agencies from both sides of the Causeway are working hard to resolve longstanding issues, says the republic’s Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and National Development, Sim Ann. She said frequent contact, coupled with the blessings ...
Singapore says it has detected 13 cases of mpox Clade 2 infection in 2024
Singapore has detected 13 cases of mpox Clade 2 infections this year, the health ministry said in a bulletin on Thursday.
Singapore Tightens Mpox Surveillance Amid Rising Global Concerns
Singapore has identified 13 mpox Clade 2 cases this year. The health ministry assures that these infections are of the 'less severe' variant. Thailand has confirmed a case of the more concerning Clade ...
Singapore’s fine-dining scene in dire straits; more closures expected before year end
Michelin-starred Sommer will be no more. Former star Beni recently shuttered without a word. Popular fine-dining favourite Voyage is also set to close at the end of December. Longstanding Bam!
Singapore steps up precautionary measures against mpox at air, sea checkpoints
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday (Aug 22) issued an update on precautionary measures against mpox. Here is the Health Ministry's statement in full: The Ministry of Health (MOH), M ...
Singapore slams 70,000 euro fines for chewing gum
In order to prevent chewing gum from polluting sidewalks, tourist sites and nature in general, Singapore (Asia) has introduced a law against chewing gum. Reports from Demotivateur reveals that since ...
Scam victims in Singapore lost S$385.6mil in first half of 2024 as number of cases hits high of 26,587
SINGAPORE: The scams situation here has worsened as the number of cases increased by 16.3 per cent, with victims losing a record high of over S$385.6 million in the first six months of 2024.
Singapore and Japan deepen CCS ties
Singapore and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to pursue collaboration on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). The latest pact was signed on the sidelines of the second Asia Zero ...
More AI training for professionals in all sectors in Singapore: Josephine Teo
SINGAPORE – Professionals in all sectors are encouraged to acquire artificial intelligence (AI) skills and will receive more training opportunities as the authorities develop new courses and career ...
Maximum CPF daily withdrawal limit to be lowered from S$200k to S$50k as anti-scam measure in Singapore
SINGAPORE: From Sept 25, the maximum amount of CPF money that can be withdrawn per day will be lowered to protect people from scams.
Singapore’s UltraLuxe Niche Luxury Festival Returns for 2024
Now in its 3rd edition, this prestigious event will be taking place at Singapore’s iconic Tent@Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from October 4-13.