Singapore companies in the food manufacturing and logistics space said the special economic zone will help them save costs and access new markets.
Singapore banks see rise in mortgage refinancing after rate cuts in 2024
There was a notable increase in such applications between September and November last year, said an expert. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Jail for Singapore man who sexually exploited two young boys, made one blow kiss at camera
SINGAPORE: A man who inappropriately touched two young boys, aged eight and 11, on separate occasions has been sentenced to two years and eight months’ jail.
OCBC becomes first bank in Singapore to sell bespoke tokenised bonds
Tokenised bonds allow clients to subscribe to tokens at denominations of $1,000, which is a fraction of the minimum transaction size of $250,000 for corporate bonds.
Singapore shares open higher on Monday; STI up 0.5%
SINGAPORE shares began Monday (Jan 6) trading in positive territory as overseas markets closed a holiday-shortened week mixed with anticipation for the incoming Donald Trump administration. Read more ...
Singapore Hospital Operator Targets Wealthy Boomers in China
The task of providing elderly care for the growing number of Chinese baby boomers may be a headache for Beijing, but a Singaporean hospital operator sees it as an evergreen opportunity.
Singapore should still see real wage growth in 2025, but probably less than in 2024
SINGAPORE should see sustained real wage growth in 2025, as inflation cools and productivity gains allow for higher nominal pay. But whether this is better or worse than in 2024 remains uncertain.
Singapore’s ‘I Can See Your Voice’ Adaptation Spotlights Star Power and Sleuthing Skills
Singapore's adaptation of South Korean hit game show “I Can See Your Voice” invites viewers to solve a musical mystery alongside some of the nation's most beloved entertainers. The show enlists ...
Be wary of scammers posing as Singapore govt officials, say police
Victims receive a call from scammers - often using a local number - posing as a government official. Read more at straitstimes.com.
What’s behind Singapore government’s concern over rising ‘sham marriages’?
ICA reports a rise in "sham marriages" in Singapore, with 32 cases between January and September 2024, up from just 4 cases in the same period in 2023.
Sham marriages in Singapore surge eightfold last year, Immigration blames foreigners looking to stay longer
Cases of sham marriages in Singapore have reportedlt seen a sharp rise in 2024, with 32 cases reported between January and September, compared to only four during the same period in 2023. Straits ...
Singapore President’s India visit: A new chapter in 60 years of strategic partnership
Singapore stands as one of India’s most important trading partners within ASEAN, with bilateral trade reaching USD 35.61 billion in FY 2023-24.
Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong to visit Malaysia for landmark leaders’ retreat, marking 60 years of diplomatic ties
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will undertake an official visit to Malaysia from Monday to Tuesday, in conjunction with the 11th ...
Singapore sees increase in ‘sham marriages’ with foreign women, sparks concern
Singapore authorities are concerned about a surge in 'sham marriages', where foreign women pay Singaporean men to marry them for immigration benefits. The ICA has reported 32 cases from January to ...
Mum didn’t know son was married: More sham marriages in Singapore in 2024
According to marriage documents, a man living in a Bukit Batok flat had been married to a Vietnamese woman for several years and was living with her there.
Shelter Star of the Month: Patrick the Singapore Special dog
The Straits Times shines the spotlight on a shelter animal looking for a forever home. Read more at straitstimes.com.