Beijing has reminded Singapore of its “one-China” position on Taiwan in a rare show of public disapproval after the city-state congratulated Vice President Lai Ching-te and the ruling Democratic ...
Blackstone to expand private equity headcount in Singapore in Southeast Asia push
By Yantoultra Ngui, Kane Wu and M. Sriram SINGAPORE/HONG KONG/MUMBAI (Reuters) - Blackstone Inc, the world's largest alternative asset manager, will double its private equity business headcount in ...
Ex-Football Association of Singapore deputy director gets 55 weeks’ jail for cheating sports body of over $609,000
A former deputy director of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) was sentenced to 55 weeks' jail for cheating the sports body. Read on.
Malaysian boy, 15, with end-stage liver failure take to Singapore streets with mother looking for liver donor
A 15-year-old Malaysian boy suffering from end-stage liver failure and his mother have taken to the streets of Singapore in hopes of finding a suitable liver donor. Rather than waiting, Goh Boon Heng, ...
Singapore shines at 28th Asian Television Awards as local actors Andie Chen and Rebecca Lim snag acting awards
Andie Chen and Rebecca Lim bagged the best leading male and female performances at the 28th Asian Television Awards for their roles in the "Third Rail".
Singapore shares fall on Tuesday; STI down 0.4%
SINGAPORE stocks opened lower on Tuesday (Jan 16) to track overnight losses in European markets. Read more at The Business Times.
Asset manager Blackstone to expand private-equity headcount in Singapore in Southeast Asia push
Blackstone joins a growing of list of global asset managers expanding or setting up offices in Singapore as investors seek alternative bases to China.
Singapore home sales fall to 15-year low as market cools
Singapore new private home sales fell in 2023 to the lowest in 15 years, as housing curbs and weakening economic conditions began to weigh on the market.
Singapore-Johor special economic zone: Smoother border crossing and tax incentives high on companies’ wish list
Owner of Singapore cargo and freight company IndoBox Asia Iman Yusoff finds his warehouse in Skudai, Johor strategically located between the two Singapore-Johor land links and about 20 minutes' drive ...
From livestreaming to ‘shoppertainment,’ Gen Zers lead the way in Singapore’s online shopping space
Gen Zers are an increasingly important consumer segment as their spending power has steadily increased over the past decade.
‘You cannot wait ah?’ Driver of Singapore-registered car challenges man to fight at JB petrol station
No one enjoys waiting in line - even more so if the guy in front of you appears to be taking his own sweet time. A man challenged a driver to a fight after the latter accused him of taking too long to ...
Equatorial, TFG and Sinopec are Singapore’s top three marine bunker suppliers in 2023
Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services maintained its top spot among marine bunker suppliers in Singapore, the world's largest bunker hub, while Sinopec Fuel Oil Singapore propelled into No.3 in ...
From livestreaming to ‘shoppertainment,’ Gen Zs lead the way in Singapore’s online shopping space
Gen Zs are an increasingly important consumer segment as their spending power has steadily increased over the past decade.
Singapore Art Week Opens This Week Shining A Spotlight On Southeast Asia
As Singapore Art Week returns for its 12th edition from January 19 to 28, 2024 with more than 150 art exhibitions, talks and programs by over 400 artists, curators and partners from Singapore, ...
Singapore builds new business ecosystems to drive collaboration, draw investments | Video
Singapore is developing land to bring small local firms closer to large multinationals in the hope that this will drive collaboration and innovation. It's part of a new economic strategy to continue ...
Balance between mitigation and adaptation key to Singapore’s climate change strategy
Singapore can influence change, encourage improvements and implement adaptations. Read more at straitstimes.com.