A man who was allegedly involved in a fight that started over a “staring incident” at Orchard Central on New Year’s Day was charged with ...
Singapore’s remaking itself as a cultural force — here’s what to fly for in 2024
With a new “Made in Singapore” campaign spurring travel, we explored what makes the vibrant city-state unique.
Odd News Roundup: Singapore’s clandestine cats can soon legally call the city-state home
Following is a summary of current odd news briefs. Singapore's clandestine cats can soon legally call the city-state home Sunny prides herself on being a law-abiding Singaporean citizen, but for the ...
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund overtakes Singapore’s GIC to top spending table
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) was the top spender among global sovereign wealth funds last year, accounting for about a quarter of the $124 billion splashed by state-owned investors, ...
Singapore’s K Shanmugam receives apology for ‘extramarital affair’ TikTok rumours
Thaddeus Thomas, former Reform Party member, posted an apology on TikTok and Facebook, admitting the ‘scurrilous allegations’ he had shared about K Shanmugam were false.
Singapore set to axe cat ban in public housing
STORY: Singapore is lifting its apartment-cat ban later this year, and that means feline fans like Shamir Osman can finally breathe a sigh of relief.Under the 34-year-old law banning cats in public ...
Analysts see brighter outlook for Singapore in 2024 after better-than-expected 4Q2023 GDP
Maybank Securities economists Chua Hak Bin and Brian Lee said that the strong 4Q recovery heralds a brighter outlook for 2024. Singapore’s GDP for the 4Q2023 and full year came in above their ...
Singapore’s Shanmugam receives apology from ex-Reform Party member who spread TikTok rumours about ‘extramarital affair’
Thaddeus Thomas, former Reform Party member, posted an apology on TikTok and Facebook, admitting the ‘scurrilous allegations’ he had shared about K Shanmugam were false.
Singapore’s clandestine cats can soon legally call the city-state home
Cats were allowed in HDB flats until parliament amended the housing law in 1989. (Envato Elements pic) SINGAPORE: Sunny prides herself on being a law-abiding Singaporean citizen, but for the last ...
Tourist “absolutely amazed” by Singapore asks why Singaporeans don’t like their country
In reality, I hear Singaporean complain alot, choose to immigrate to western countries ... Why is that?" the tourist wrote ...
Singapore’s Navy inks modernization deals amid personnel shortage
The country has embarked on numerous joint training exercises and sent troops to various countries to ease the problem, but end strength remains a problem.
Singapore economy grew 1.2% in 2023 -PM Lee
Singapore’s economy avoided a recession and expanded 1.2 percent in 2023, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Sunday, warning however that geopolitical risks will weigh on next year’s growth. The affluent city-state’s economic performance is often seen as a barometer of the global environment because of its reliance on international trade.
Singapore wraps up 2023 with highest quarterly economic growth at 2.8%
The city state's economy grew 2.8% year-on-year in the final quarter of 2023, and 1.2% for 2023, in line with expectations from Singapore's trade and industry ministry.
Singapore’s economy surged 2.8% in the fourth quarter, its highest quarterly growth in 2023
The city state's economy grew 2.8% year-on-year in the final quarter of 2023, and 1.2% for 2023, in line with expectations from Singapore's trade and industry ministry.
Singapore’s Q4 GDP speeds up on firmer construction, manufacturing
Singapore's economy grew 2.8% in the fourth quarter year-on-year, preliminary government data showed on Tuesday, faster than some economists expected and helped by improvements in construction and manufacturing.
Singapore Economy Beats Expectations on Construction, Services
Singapore’s economy grew faster than expected in 2023, as year-end gains in manufacturing and construction coupled with relative strength in the services sector helped add momentum to activity.