Singapore imports more than 90 per cent of its food from some 170 countries and only 10 per cent is locally produced. Since 2019, the country has been working to increase food production with the goal ...
Nelly Korda Excited to be Back in Singapore for the HSBC Women’s World Championship
World No.2 Nelly Korda and World No.4 Atthaya Thitikul are part of a star-studded line-up that features 17 of the world’s top 20, including all of ...
Singapore, UK ink green economy framework to bolster energy, climate collaboration
SINGAPORE and the UK on Wednesday (Mar 1) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a bilateral green economy framework. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s First-Ever Olympic Champion Pulls Out Of SEA Games
Singapore's first-ever Olympic champion Joseph Schooling, who beat Michael Phelps at the 100m butterfly in 2016, said Wednesda ...
The Big Story: Joseph Schooling out of Singapore’s SEA Games team, first time in 12 years
Singapore’s only Olympic champion Joseph Schooling will not represent the Republic at May’s SEA Games in Phnom Penh. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Companies in Singapore must verify educational qualifications of Employment Pass applicants from Sep 1
Employers will have to submit third-party verification proof for applicants with diploma-level qualifications and above.
Singapore Fund Seeks $125 Million for Stoves in India, Kenya
A Singapore-based money manager plans to raise as much as $125 million to supply energy efficient stoves to families in India and Africa, and will generate returns for investors by selling carbon ...
Breaking Down Singapore’s 2023 Budget
The city-state’s economic mandarins are signaling a return to normalcy after the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singapore has a short 15-year window to promote parenthood. It starts now
This also requires tackling concerns young Singaporeans have about their own future and that of the country. Read more at straitstimes.com.
PM calls for closer Singapore defence ties
Prime Minister Hun Sen encouraged the Cambodian-Singaporean armed forces to continue their close cooperation and share experiences, intelligence and training.
Singapore man threatens to slice off mother-in-law’s tongue and kill teenage daughter
An enraged and obsessive 48-year-old man had threatened to kill his daughter as well as get people to cut off his mother-in-law’s tongue.
Singapore Starts Use Of Saliva Test Kits At Border Checkpoints To Detect Drug Users
The Central Narcotics Bureau of Singapore (CNB) and the police have begun testing these test kits at several of the country's roadblock operations.
Singapore golf tournament cancels event for the day after 200mm of rainfall overnight
Continuous rain was observed over several areas in Singapore overnight, with temperatures in the morning dropping to as low as 21.1 degrees Celsius.
Singapore stocks open higher on Wednesday; STI up 0.1%
SINGAPORE stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday (Mar 1) following losses in US and Europe markets. Read more at The Business Times.
Temperature drops to 21.1 deg C as sweater weather returns to Singapore
Other areas such as Clementi and Ang Mo Kio saw temperature dipping to 21.7 deg C and 21.9 deg C respectively. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore condo resale prices dip for first time in over two years
Prices of resale condominium units in January dipped for the first time in more than two years, as fewer units changed hands during the Chinese New Year seasonal lull period.