Singapore will allow its two casinos to conduct cashless gaming under changes made to the Casino Control Act, but will not permit the use of cryptocurrencies, CNA reported, citing Minister of State ...
Francis will be only the second pope to visit Singapore, one of the wealthiest nations
When Pope Francis arrives Wednesday in Asia’s financial powerhouse Singapore for the last leg of a four-nation tour, he is expected to bring his message of unity and hope to one of the world’s richest ...
Singapore passes landmark Bill recognising ride-hail, delivery gig workers as distinct labour class
SINGAPORE: Cabbies, private-hire drivers and freelance delivery workers who rely on online matching platforms for income will get better labour protection from Jan 1, 2025, after Parliament passed a ...
Worldcoin accounts and tokens under scrutiny in Singapore’s Payment Services Act probe
The Singapore police are investigating seven individuals trading Worldcoin accounts and tokens, noting that this may violate the Payments Services Act of 2019. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong ...
Singapore Office Floor in Orchard Road Sells for Record Rate
An office floor in a building on Singapore’s Orchard Road is being sold for a record rate, in a sign of continued investor interest in the city-state’s prime market.
Singapore: Adults To Pay More For Travel As Public Transport Council Revises Fares
After accounting for this year’s fare and wage increases, the percentages that these households are expected to spend on public transport will remain similar to 2023, i.e. 2.4 percent for lower-income households and 1.7 percent for average public transport commuters.
Singapore Will ‘Act Decisively’ on More Housing Curbs If Needed
Singapore will continue to monitor the private and public housing resale markets closely following its latest round of cooling measures in August to boost the affordability of public flats. Most Read
Singapore Seeks to Price Centralized Gas to Recover Costs: BT
Singapore’s upcoming government-owned gas company will charge power generation companies on a so called cost-plus basis, on top of a regulated fee to cover operating costs, The Business Times reported ...
US OKs potential sale of air-to-air missiles to Singapore, Pentagon says
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of advanced medium range air-to-air missiles to Singapore for an estimated cost of $133 million, the Pentagon said on Monday.
Singapore to ration electricity as a ‘last resort’ during emergencies
The Energy Market Authority will ration Singapore's electricity supply during an emergency, but this will be done as a "last resort". This is among new measures to ensure the country's energy security and stability.
About 2,500 visitors refused entry at Singapore’s checkpoints every month: Shanmugam
Members of Parliament had asked questions about Singapore's border security measures after Bangladeshi extremist preacher Amir Hamza managed to enter Singapore using a passport with a different name.
Singapore increases checkpoint security ahead of pope visit
Singapore will enhance security at its land, air and sea checkpoints this week due to an unspecified "heightened security situation in the region", its immigration authority said, warning of delays ...
Singapore proposes ban on deepfakes of candidates during elections
SINGAPORE: Singapore on Monday (Sep 9) proposed a law to ban deepfakes and other digitally manipulated content of candidates during elections.
Singapore proposes new law to tackle deepfakes and other digitally-faked election advertising
SINGAPORE is seeking to ban deepfakes and other false digital depictions of election candidates, under a Bill introduced in Parliament on Monday (Sep 9). Read more at The Business Times.
I stayed in a $290-a-night tiny home on an island 5 miles from Singapore. It was smaller than a parking space.
Launched by a Singaporean tiny home startup, Big Tiny, in May last year, Tiny Away features five tiny houses that measure around 139 square feet each — or slightly smaller than ...
Singapore Choir Practises for Pope Francis Visit, Church Volunteers Rehearse
For hospital staffer Galarrita, 45, who has been in Singapore for 17 years, the papal mass is a gift as it's happening on her birthday. Galarrita said wants to offer her choir volunteer services as a ...