Some of Singapore’s lesser-known yet vital chapters in history — from a high-stakes financial crime to a mansion that bears witness to a rags-to-riches story — are recreated in the CNA series History ...
China tech giant Xiaomi to open two more Singapore stores in 2025 amid Southeast Asia expansion
The company is very optimistic about the Singapore market because interest has increased in its products, its Southeast Asia general manager said.
Indian-Origin Man Jailed For Molesting Woman, Assaulting Father In Singapore
A 25-year-old Indian-origin man in Singapore was sentenced to one year, five months and six weeks' jail after he pleaded guilty to one count each of assaulting his father and molesting a woman in ...
Dogged defensive display enough for Singapore to reach ASEAN Championship semifinals at Malaysia’s expense
Singapore are through to the semifinals of the 2024 ASEAN Championship after grinding out a 0-0 draw against Malaysia.
Singapore migrant workers still ferried on lorries despite crashes, deaths; issue at ‘stalemate’
Despite calls for change, Singapore is at a stalemate over the practice of transporting migrant workers on lorries, despite fatal accidents and public outcry.
Italian artisans make around 100K bulbs for the signature light display at Singapore’s Christmas Wonderland
Wonderland is a festive event that happens annually in Singapore. The festival is complete with breathtaking illuminations, activities, food and more.
Singapore’s low inflation not enough for a January easing, analysts say
Slowing inflation has created room for Singapore's central bank to ease monetary policy in January but it may wait until later in 2025 so it can assess incoming U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, ...
17 heartland locations across Singapore will have New Year’s Eve countdown celebrations
You don't have to jostle with the crowd at Marina Bay when you can catch free NYE fireworks in your neighbourhood.
‘Lapse of coordination’: Singapore authorities apologise after identity card number unmasked to all in business registry portal
The Singapore government yesterday apologised for the public anxiety caused by the unmasking of National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers on a new portal, citing a lapse in coordination as ...
Record $12.2 billion in bets placed on 4D, soccer and other games at Singapore Pools
Singapore Pools' last financial year is the highest ever, its spokesperson told The Straits Times. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s V Medical Aesthetics Is Said to Mull IPO in Malaysia
Singapore-based V Medical Aesthetics Group is exploring an initial public offering in Malaysia that could value the company at as much as 6 billion ringgit ($1.3 billion), according to people with ...
Singapore’s bolttech, valued at $2.1 billion, raises over $100 million
Singapore-headquartered insurance technology firm bolttech has raised more than $100 million in its latest funding round, led by Dragon Fund of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and fintech direct lender ...
Singapore’s government is determined to keep hawker centres alive
This being Singapore, there are also strict rules for how customers should behave. Parliament recently approved a new law obliging them to clear their trays and litter from the communal tables, or ...
EU tops Singapore’s services export markets in 2023
Export receipts rose 21.6% year-on-year to $72.4b. Singapore's top services export markets in 2023 were the European Union (EU), the United States (US), Japan, Australia, and ASEAN. The EU remained ...
Malaysia’s plan to build a high-speed train to Singapore struggles to leave the station
The border crossing between Singapore and Malaysia is one of the world’s busiest. Around 350,000 travelers and 100,000 vehicles try to cross the border each day, leading to queues and traffic jams ...
Singapore authority Acra to restore Bizfile search function; restrict access to full NRIC numbers to paying users
SINGAPORE: From the week of Dec 23, people will once again be able to find basic information on individuals registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Acra).