After working in Singapore for 29 years, Zhang Changlong (transliteration) had saved enough to buy a home in Malaysia to call his own. But the 46-year-old Malaysian died before he could receive the ...
Singapore reviewing HIV disclosure law after studies show little risk of transmission for those with low viral load
Singapore's Ministry of Health is reviewing a law which requires those with HIV to inform their sexual partners of the risk of transmission or face jail time.
Giant to absorb 1% GST hike in Singapore for 700 essential products for six months in 2024
Supermarket chain Giant will absorb the one per cent rate increase in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for 700 products from 1 January to 30 June 2024. It announced on Tuesday (26 December) that this ...
China’s WeRide to test robot buses in Singapore
Chinese autonomous vehicle firm WeRide has been granted test licenses for robot buses in Singapore, part of an ambitious expansion plan to bring driverless buses to major metropolises around the world ...
Coffee chains are crowding Singapore in hopes of jump-starting their global expansions
Singapore's prominence as a global financial hub has attracted international coffee chains to the country despite an already competitive market.
Singapore’s turbulent yet tantalising 2023: from political scandals to pop sensations
It was a year of political resignations, a massive money laundering case and the spectre of corruption haunting the typically staid city state But there were bright spots too, with the election of ...
Singapore November core inflation slows to 3.2% y/y
Singapore's key consumer price gauge slowed to 3.2% in November on the year, in line with expectations, official data showed on Tuesday, and headline inflation fell to 3.6%. In a joint statement, the ...
Singapore shares inch up on Tuesday amid thin trading; STI up 0.1%
SINGAPORE stocks started the week in slightly positive territory amid thin trading on Tuesday (Dec 26), as the market resumed following the Christmas holiday weekend. Read more at The Business Times.
KL-Singapore is the world’s busiest international air route in 2023
The skies above Southeast Asia witnessed the most bustling air traffic in 2023, with the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore route soaring to the top of the world's busiest international flight paths, according to ...
Carrier USS Carl Vinson Back in the South China Sea After Singapore Port Visit
Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and its escorts are back underway in the South China Sea following a short port visit to Singapore. The Vinson Carrier Strike Group is one of the few ...
In Singapore’s industrial fringe, migrant workers form unlikely bonds with stray animals
Migrant workers partner animal welfare volunteers to feed and maintain the health of more than 200 stray cats and dogs.
Singapore’s ‘ice cream uncles’ are disappearing. Blame old age and bureaucracy.
The old ice cream sellers in Singapore carry heavy boxes and spend most of their 10-hour shifts on their feet.
Taylor Swift’s Singapore Concert Sparks Tourism Boom in Southeast Asia
The Singapore Tourism Board supported AEG Presents Asia in bringing Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour to Singapore as the only stop in Southeast Asia. It said it has been working closely with event ...
Singapore cab driver under scrutiny for racist ‘go back India’ remark
The ride-hailing company in Singapore said that they are investigating the matter and firmly oppose ‘discriminatory behaviour and language’ on their platform.
No indication of funds flowing into Singapore via charities to support terrorism: Commissioner of Charities
While there is no indication of overseas funds flowing into Singapore via the local charity sector to support terrorism-related activities, the Commissioner of Charities (COC) has released a toolkit ...
Jobstreet Salary Guide 2023: Singapore’s job market and salary trends across industries
SINGAPORE: Jobseekers in Singapore are prioritising salary information, with 38% expressing they “want to know... The post Jobstreet Salary Guide 2023: Singapore’s job market and salary trends across ...