Swimmer Yip Pin Xiu wins Singapore's first 2024 Paris Paralympics gold, Changi Airport ranked one of the best for red-eye flights, and other live news today.
5 things to know about Yip Pin Xiu, Singapore’s six-time Paralympic gold medallist
SINGAPORE: Singapore swim star Yip Pin Xiu has notched a remarkable three-peat of Paralympic golds in the women's 100m backstroke S2, after emerging victorious at the Paris Games on Friday (Aug 30).
Singapore Paincare back in the black with earnings of $1.97 mil for FY2024
Singapore Paincare has posted earnings of $1.97 million in FY2024, compared to a loss of $0.67 million in FY2023. Earnings per share for the year stood at 1.15 cents, compared to 0.38 cents in FY2023.
N. Korea’s ambassador to Singapore takes office
North Korea's newly appointed ambassador to Singapore took office this week, state media reported Friday, in the latest move to resume diplomatic activities long stalled due to the isolated country's ...
Singapore Airlines eyes restart for Hong Kong in-town check-in
Singapore Airlines could soon join Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines in permitting passengers to check in for flights from Hong Kong, and drop off any checked luggage, at the city’s Airport ...
Singapore jails man who threatened woman with chopper to force her to have sex
The defendant, who pleaded guilty to multiple charges, previously threatened to share nude photos of the woman.
Singapore tries to shore up disillusioned middle class before election
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Singapore’s National Day rally is traditionally an opportunity for the prime minister to outline domestic policy plans, but Lawrence Wong this year used his first ...
Evonik’s expanded Singapore methionine facility becomes world’s largest
The expansion brings total DL-methionine production capacity to 340,000 tonnes per year, up by 40,000 tonnes a year.
Malaysia’s 1MDB says bid to strike out its $394 million claim against BSI Bank dismissed in Singapore
A bid by now defunct BSI Bank Limited to strike out a $394 million claim against it by scandal-hit Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and its unit, Brazen Sky Limited, has been ...
28 weeks’ jail for man who tried to flee Singapore after getting caught smuggling vapes
Mohamad Izuwan Che Mohd Abd Khoha tried to smuggle more than 20,000 vaping products into Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore workforce sees significant increase in AI adoption: Indeed
SINGAPORE: Singapore has become a regional leader in the adoption of generative AI (GenAI), as... The post Singapore workforce sees significant increase in AI adoption: Indeed appeared first on The In ...
Singapore approves mpox vaccine from Bavarian Nordic for high-risk adults
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has approved the JYNNEOS vaccine, developed by Danish pharmaceutical company Bavarian Nordic, for individuals aged 18 and older at high risk for smallpox or ...
Singapore-Johor Economy Deal Signing Gets Pushed to November
(Bloomberg) -- A deal between Singapore and Malaysia to establish a special economic zone in Johor is likely to be signed by November, according to a top official. Most Read from Bloomberg Turkey ...
Singapore’s top university adopts measures to curb tourist influx
The National University of Singapore (NUS), one of the world's most prestigious universities, has announced a series of measures to curb the growing nuisance caused by large crowds of tourists on ...
MB: Deal for Johor-Singapore special economic zone set to be signed ‘hopefully’ in Nov
The deal for the Johor and Singapore special economic zone (SEZ) is reportedly expected to be signed by November, the state government said. Finance news Bloomberg cited Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn ...
Singapore shares fell on Thursday—STI dropped 0.1%
SINGAPORE: Singapore shares fell on Thursday, Aug 29, after mixed global market trends from the previous night. The Straits Times Index (STI) dropped 4.78 points, or 0.1%, to 3,386.25 just minutes ...