Agreement comes amid a broader revival in nuclear power in natural gas and coal-reliant Asia Singapore's recently signed nuclear energy pact with the US, aimed at exploring the technology's potential to meet the city state's energy challenges, comes amid a ...
Singapore’s fourth egg farm, hit by construction delays, may reconsider viability of setting up here
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s fourth egg farm, which was slated to be operational by 2024, may be reevaluating the viability of setting up here. The Straits Times previously reported that the farm, owned by local company ISE Foods Holdings (IFH), had faced ...
Singapore’s OCBC bank posts 14% jump in Q2 net profit, beats expectations
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's second-largest bank Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) reported on Friday a 14% jump in net profit in the second quarter from a year earlier, driven mainly by income growth and a decline in allowances. OCBC, which is also ...
Singapore ‘deeply concerned’ about recent Middle East developments, including killing of Hamas chief Haniyeh
SINGAPORE: Singapore on Thursday (Aug 1) expressed its concerns about recent developments in the Middle East, including the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Haniyeh's death, which was c
Singapore Revises Its Guidelines on Licensing for Payment Service Providers
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) published updates to its Guidelines on Licensing for Payment Service Providers [PS-G01] (the
Singapore’s UOB maintains 2024 guidance
Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) maintained earnings guidance for 2024 after posting on Thursday a 1-percent year-on-year rise in second-quarter net profit that slightly missed expectations.
TikTok’s parent company just had a crazy case of food poisoning in Singapore that left their whole office smelling like vomit
The Singapore Food Agency said 130 individuals had gastroenteritis symptoms after having lunch at ByteDance's staff canteen.
Singapore Airlines warns of passenger yield pressure due to competition, costs
Singapore Airlines on Wednesday warned that a key revenue metric would remain under pressure this year as rising competition crimps average fares and higher fuel costs dent group profit. Airlines ...
Singapore’s UOB maintains 2024 guidance even as Q2 profit misses forecasts
Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) maintained earnings guidance for 2024 after posting on Thursday a 1% year-on-year rise in second quarter net profit that slightly missed expectations. "Global ...
Singapore’s Keppel posts 7% rise in half-year profit
Singapore's Keppel Ltd posted on Thursday a 7% rise in its first-half underlying profit, supported by upbeat performance at its infrastructure and connectivity segments. The company's net profit from ...
Singapore bank UOB’s second-quarter net profit rises 1%, misses forecast
Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) reported on Thursday a 1% rise in net profit in the second quarter from a year earlier on the back of higher net fee income and a rebound in loan-related fees ...
Brainstorm AI Singapore 2024: AI in education—fighting cheating and preparing smarter students
Khairul ANWAR, Pandai, Tim BALDWIN, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Sonita JEYAPATHY, National University of Singapore, Jeremy Kahn, FORTUNE ...
Singapore to Start Passport-Less Immigration Clearance
Singapore will start passport-less immigration clearance at Changi Airport from August, the latest step by the Asian city-state to provide hassle-free travel in one of the world’s busiest hubs.
Sailing-Formula One meets chess for Singapore’s Maeder in kite medal quest
Driving a racing car while playing chess is how Singapore's Max Maeder sums up "flying" on a foiling kiteboard at speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour in Olympic sailing's newest event.
Singapore Airlines warns of pressure on passenger yields due to stiff competition
(Reuters) -Singapore Airlines on Wednesday warned that a key revenue metric would remain under pressure this year as rising competition crimps average fares and higher fuel costs dent profits. Airlines globally have been increasing the number of flights and routes to cater to robust air travel demand,
Singapore’s Nur Muhammad Asis makes history in signing for Portugal’s Estrela da Amadora
Nur Muhammad Asis has become the first Singaporean to sign professional terms with a Portuguese top-flight club after moving from Lion City Sailors to Primeira Liga outfit Estrela da Amadora. The initial one-year loan deal -- which will run through to June 2025 -- was announced on Wednesday and will primarily see Asis feature for ...