The World Bank on Thursday launched its revamped business and investment climate survey of 50 economies, with Hungary, Estonia and Singapore taking the top spots in three categories designed to avoid the problems that prompted it to scrap the scandal-plagued "Doing Business" rankings in 2021.
‘Fallen below standards of integrity’: Shock as Singapore minister pleads guilty, sentenced to jail
A Singapore court sentenced a former minister to 12 months in prison for obstructing justice and receiving more than $300 000 worth of gifts, in the first jailing of an ex-cabinet member.
Businessman linked to Singapore’s disgraced former minister scheduled for criminal mention
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, who was named in several charges to which Singapore's former transport minister was found guilty, is scheduled for a criminal mention on Oct. 4, Singapore Courts' hearing list showed on Thursday.
Singapore’s Disgraced Former Transport Minister Jailed for 12 Months in Landmark Case
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -A Singapore court on Thursday sentenced a former minister to 12 months in prison for obstructing justice and receiving more than $300,000 worth of gifts, in the first jailing of ...
Singapore stocks fall as regional bourses end mixed; STI down 0.2%
SINGAPORE shares were in the red on Thursday (Oct 3) as regional exchanges ended mixed. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s disgraced former transport minister S. Iswaran awaits sentencing
A Singapore court was due on Thursday to sentence a former transport minister convicted last week of receiving more than $300,000 worth of gifts, in what could be the first jailing of an ex-cabinet member in a city-state known for clean governance.
Jafar Panahi to Receive Cinema Honorary Award, ‘Stranger Eyes’ to Open 35th Singapore Film Festival
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi receives an honorary award at the Singapore Film Festival, while 'Stranger Eyes' opens the event's 35th edition.
Singapore Ex-Minister Sentenced to Year in Jail After Bribery Conviction
Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran, who pleaded guilty to bribery and obstruction of justice, is the first ex-minister in Singapore to receive a prison term since 1975.
Singapore ex-minister gets prison in rare case
Subramanian Iswaran, a former cabinet minister, had pleaded guilty to accepting gifts while in public service.
I attended Bryan Johnson’s Don’t Die Summit in Singapore. It started with a rave.
On social media, the summit was being touted as "a gathering for people who want to live healthier (and maybe even forever)."
Singapore court jails ex-minister Iswaran for 12 months in landmark ruling
A Singapore court on Thursday sentenced a former transport minister to 12 months in jail for obstructing justice and receiving more than $300,000 worth of gifts, in the first jailing of an ex-cabinet member in a city-state known for clean governance.
Wolbachia mosquitoes to be released at 5 new sites in Singapore to tackle dengue
The five locations are Serangoon Central, Serangoon North, Jurong East, Jurong West and an expansion of an existing study site in Hougang.
Singapore’s Disgraced Former Transport Minister Awaits Sentencing
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A Singapore court was due on Thursday to sentence a former transport minister convicted last week of receiving more than $300,000 worth of gifts, in what could be the first ...
Singapore Ex-Minister Iswaran Set for Sentencing in Bribery Case
A Singapore court will sentence S. Iswaran on Thursday after the former transport minister pleaded guilty to bribery and obstruction of justice, marking a quick end to one of the biggest political ...
Commentary: Suicide is a problem among youths in Singapore. Let’s talk about it
Recognising when a young person is losing hope is essential, and this involves being alert to the warning signs of suicidal behaviour, says psychiatrist Dr Jared Ng.
Deep tech: Unlocking new engines of growth for Singapore
SINGAPORE stands at a pivotal moment. We must find new ways to grow our economy amid an increasingly complex global environment and to address critical challenges such as energy transition and an ...