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A $20 Billion Plan to Export Power to Singapore Wins Approval
The first stage of one of the world’s most ambitious renewable power projects won environmental approval, paving the way for the billionaire-funded plan to export solar electricity from Australia to ...
Australia approves $13.5 bln project to export solar power to Singapore
Australia said on Wednesday it had given the go-ahead for a A$20 billion ($13.5 billion) solar project that plans to ship energy from a giant solar farm in the country's north to Singapore through a 4 ...
Singapore’s Kaiby Box Introduces Build A Baby Gift Box
Kaiby Box introduces “Build A Baby Gift Box,” allowing customers to create personalised baby gift boxes with curated items like toys, clothing, ...
Singapore PM unveils new 10-week Shared Parental Leave
Working parents in Singapore will be entitled to 10 additional weeks of Shared Parental Leave under the government's latest measure to enhance the country's leave benefits.
Indian-origin man gets 7 years jail term for cheating a bank relating to housing deals in Singapore
A 54-year-old Indian-origin man received a prison sentence of seven years and six months for his involvement in a group that defrauded a bank of more .
Three indicted in money laundering case that compromises Singapore’s status as AML stronghold
Last week, two ex-bank managers were charged in a 2023 Singapore AML case that involved transferring $S3bn in illicit funds.
Zeekr is finally in Singapore. What’s next?
And how exactly does a brand build a premium identity for itself? We speak to Zeekr's head of the SEA region about the brand's game plan for Singapore.
Commentary: Singapore goes big on parental leave. Now for fathers and employers to step up
The success of Singapore's bold new parental leave policies hinges on fathers embracing their role in caregiving and employers supporting a balanced approach to family and work life, say the Institute ...
Singapore HDB announces measures to cool resale prices, more support for first-time home buyers
HDB said that from 20 August 2024, the Loan-to-Value (LTV) limit for HDB housing loans would be lowered from 80 per cent to 75 per cent. Also, the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant quantum would be increased.
PM Xtra Finalists Drill And Rosey Jet Off To Singapore, Video Excites Fans
Drill and Rosey, housemates and contestants of the TV3 reality TV show, Perfect Match Xtra, jet off to Singapore in style as the video excites fans.
Jail for Singapore dad who asked 10-year-old daughter for sex act while drunk, showed her obscene videos
A man, 55, was sentenced to 18 months' jail after asking his daughter to stroke his penis while he was intoxicated The victim was 10 years old at the time of the
Singapore issues mpox advisory [August 2024]
Per the Ministry of Health's update on 15 August, the immediate public health risk of the mpox outbreak in Africa to Singapore is assessed to be low.
Singapore introduces cooling measures for public housing market
The loan-to-value limit for Housing Development Board loans has been lowered from 80% to 75%, the government said.
First supermoon of the year rises over Singapore
SINGAPORE: The first supermoon of the year - also dubbed the Sturgeon moon - shone through on Monday (Aug 19) despite cloudy weather over some parts of the island. It began rising from about 7pm and ...
Drivers rush to new Singapore VEP info centre for help, but many left disappointed
Drivers who showed up at Singapore's new information centre on Malaysia's Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) have been left disappointed. Many were turned away without having their queries addressed. The ...