High probability that the Singapore economy will now avoid a technical recession in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s STI jumps 1.8% on US-China tariff truce; bank shares soar
SINGAPORE] Asian markets continued their rally on Tuesday (May 13) as investors cheered the announcement that the US and China would temporarily lower tariffs on each other’s products in a 90-day cool ...
Why a Singapore-based team is trying to sequence 100,000 Asian genomes
Asia makes up almost 60% of the world's population, but the region's genomes remain underrepresented in research.
Singapore turns to robot dogs to guard, guide, and patrol the city of the future
Singapore expands use of robot dogs in security, social services, and infrastructure as robotics sector sees rapid growth.
Man arrested for ‘rash act causing hurt’ after Singapore Youth League match
A parent of a youth footballer was allegedly hit by a chair after an Under-14 match on May 11.. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Almosafer strengthens ties with Singapore Tourism, Changi Airport
Almosafer, a leading travel brand in the region, has strengthened its partnership with Singapore Tourism Board and Changi Airport Group through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Dubai. The ...
Who let the bots out? Robot dogs on the job in Singapore
Robot dogs have found no shortage of work in Singapore – taking on jobs in underground maintenance areas, construction sites and even in social services.
Private credit firm Zagga sees growing interest from Singapore and Asean for Australia real estate
It launches private credit fund here to meet interest to lend money to property developers in Australia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Live music industry sees more demand with global shows coming to Singapore
Big music acts coming to Singapore in the past year have led to more work for local players both on and off stage, including local electronic musician Jasmine Sokko who opened for Coldplay in 2024, ...
Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew stays calm to beat Chou Tien-chen to win Taipei Open crown
Loh Kean Yew bagged his 10th career badminton title as he became the first Singaporean to win at this tournament. But more importantly, he looks to have rediscovered his killer instinct as he beat ...
Former Singapore cricketer and coach Arjun Menon dies in Malawi
Arjun, who has been operations manager of Cricket Malawi since February 2020, died on May 11. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore restaurants already hit by price, supply fluctuations thanks to US tariffs
Some restaurants in Singapore are already seeing price and supply fluctuations, more than a month after the US announced widespread tariffs. To adapt, they have had to manage orders and inventory more ...
Singapore inventor builds lightsabers, web-shooters in bedroom; sells movie gadgets to over 1,000 customers
SINGAPORE: Lightsabers and web-shooters have long been in the realms of science fiction, but 25-year-old inventor Jacob Uy has turned these ideas into reality on a workbench in his bedroom.
Lack of talent could put a damper on Singapore’s growing carbon services sector
Good knowledge of policies and willingness to work in remote areas are some criteria for new recruits. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Indonesia plans to cut fuel imports from Singapore in favour of US as part of tariff negotiations
JAKARTA (Reuters/Bloomberg): Indonesia plans to change the source of some of its fuel imports from Singapore to the United States as part of negotiations over steep tariffs, its energy minister has ...
Johor police probing Singapore-registered Maserati driver, 27, for fatal accident at Second Link: Report
The New Straits Times reported that the Singaporean driver, 27, had allegedly made an illegal U-turn and was attacked by other motorists after the accident.