Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin inaugurates Sembcorp's green ammonia plant, marking a milestone in the state's industrial growth.
More Indonesian nurses coming to Singapore for better pay, skills upgrade
Indonesia is now an alternative source for Singapore to boost its healthcare workforce. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Bangladeshi preacher used passport with different name to enter Singapore and give illegal, extremist sermon
A Bangladeshi extremist preacher managed to enter Singapore and deliver an illegal sermon here because he used a passport with a name different from what was in the country’s security databases, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Wednesday (Aug 21).
Atlassian’s billionaire cofounder wants to send renewable power from Australia to Singapore via a 2,600 mile-long undersea cable
Singapore is a small island short of natural resources and relies on imports for almost everything including water and energy. About 2,600 miles away is Australia, rich in natural resources and open space. Now, a billionaire tech founder wants to use some ...
Singapore’s Kishore Mahbubani calls criticism of his memoir ‘fossilised’ Western views
Singapore’s veteran diplomat denies saying that Lee Kuan Yew was jealous of him over a global magazine ranking.
QuickCheck: Is there an mpox outbreak in Singapore?
Recently, a message claiming that there is an mpox outbreak in Singapore was spreading on WhatsApp. The claim was accompanied by a photo showing the bare back of a man covered with scars. Because Malaysia is at risk from imported cases, a recent allegation on social media that mpox is spreading in Singapore raised concerns. ...
Singapore Grand Prix: 15th edition to begin with new race-themed programmes across country
This year’s GPSS features large-scale activations through four GPSS Headliners at different precincts across Singapore: Groovedriver Festival 2024 at the Singapore Sports Hub in Kallang; Jam Off 2024 at Orchard Road;
Singapore stocks open lower on Wednesday—STI edged down by 0.1%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks open lower on Wednesday, Aug 21. The Straits Times Index (STI) edged... The post Singapore stocks open lower on Wednesday—STI edged down by 0.1% appeared first on The Indep ...
A $20 Billion Plan to Export Power to Singapore Wins Approval
The first stage of one of the world’s most ambitious renewable power projects won environmental approval, paving the way for the billionaire-funded plan to export solar electricity from Australia to ...
Australia approves $13.5 bln project to export solar power to Singapore
Australia said on Wednesday it had given the go-ahead for a A$20 billion ($13.5 billion) solar project that plans to ship energy from a giant solar farm in the country's north to Singapore through a 4 ...
Singapore’s Kaiby Box Introduces Build A Baby Gift Box
Kaiby Box introduces “Build A Baby Gift Box,” allowing customers to create personalised baby gift boxes with curated items like toys, clothing, ...
Singapore PM unveils new 10-week Shared Parental Leave
Working parents in Singapore will be entitled to 10 additional weeks of Shared Parental Leave under the government's latest measure to enhance the country's leave benefits.
Indian-origin man gets 7 years jail term for cheating a bank relating to housing deals in Singapore
A 54-year-old Indian-origin man received a prison sentence of seven years and six months for his involvement in a group that defrauded a bank of more .
Three indicted in money laundering case that compromises Singapore’s status as AML stronghold
Last week, two ex-bank managers were charged in a 2023 Singapore AML case that involved transferring $S3bn in illicit funds.
Zeekr is finally in Singapore. What’s next?
And how exactly does a brand build a premium identity for itself? We speak to Zeekr's head of the SEA region about the brand's game plan for Singapore.
Commentary: Singapore goes big on parental leave. Now for fathers and employers to step up
The success of Singapore's bold new parental leave policies hinges on fathers embracing their role in caregiving and employers supporting a balanced approach to family and work life, say the Institute ...