American rock band Toto will be back in Singapore to bless the rains for the first time in 19 years. Original Toto member Steve Lukather will be performing alongside longtime vocalist Joseph Williams, ...
Enjoy SG60 deals at over 20 Singapore attractions including Gardens by the Bay and Mandai Wildlife Reserve
To celebrate 60 years of Singapore's independence, the Ministry of Culture Community and Youth announced on Thursday (Mar 6) that over 20 attractions in the country will offer special deals for ...
Work permit holders can stay employed in Singapore for longer as foreign worker rules tweaked
SINGAPORE: There will be no hard cap on how long a migrant worker can work here from July 1, 2025, in a move that is set to reshape Singapore's foreign workforce for years to come.
Seismic study of Singapore could guide urban construction and renewable energy development
A new seismic study of Singapore could guide urban growth and renewable energy development in the coastal city nation, where 5.6 million residents live within an area of 734 square kilometers.
Committee of Supply 2025 debate, Day 5: Gan Kim Yong on growing Singapore’s economy
Singapore is “already in uncharted waters” and will face economic uncertainties and disruption in the months and years to come, said Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong. There will be challenges but there will also be opportunities,
Singapore to lift maximum employment period for work permit holders from 1 July
There will no longer be a cap on how long migrant workers can stay starting on July 1, according to Manpower Minister Tan See Leng.
Singapore shares close higher on Thursday; STI up 0.5%
THE benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) closed up 0.5 per cent or 18.66 points at 3,917.06 on Thursday (Mar 6), following regional indices. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore University of Social Sciences to get new campus at former Rochor Centre site by mid-2030s
The new centrally located campus will enhance accessibility for students and working adults, says the Ministry of Education.
Singapore Adds Charges for Two Held in Server Fraud Case
Two suspects, Aaron Woon, 41, and Alan Wei, 49, face one more charge each for conspiring to commit fraud on tech firm Super Micro in 2024 in Singapore. They made "false representation that the items ...
Singapore emerges as a leading destination for cross-border investment in 2024, with promising prospects for 2025
SINGAPORE: In 2024, the city-state solidified its position as a global investment hub, ranking as the fourth most in-demand destination for cross-border investm ...
Singapore woman offers S$2,000 bounty to find life partner
SINGAPORE: How much would you pay to meet the love of your life? For one woman, that figure comes up to S$2,000. Bella Dai, 29, began sharing her $2,000 bounty and dating criteria on her Instagram ...
How viral bag brand Aupen’s Singapore founder took down a counterfeit ring in China
In 2024, authorities raided a Guangdong factory producing thousands of fakes, leading to the arrest of nine individuals. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Why Singapore’s World Famous Public Housing System is Under Stress
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Committee of Supply 2025 debate, Day 4: Mark Lee on Singapore as a connectivity hub and global aviation hub
Singapore’s position as a key global supply chain and connectivity node is critical to its economy, but growing competition from regional ports and airports presents a challenge, said NMP Mark Lee.
Ex-Kinderland pre-school teacher in Singapore admits ill-treating children, force-feeding them water
SINGAPORE: A former pre-school teacher employed by Kinderland has admitted to ill-treating the children under her charge, with acts that included squeezing open the mouths of two children to ...
Committee of Supply 2025 debate, Day 4: Mark Lee on Singapore’s sustainability efforts
Singapore must make sure its transition to a low-carbon economy does not come at the expense of its competitiveness, NMP Mark Lee said in parliament on Wednesday (Mar 5). He pointed out that many regi ...