Singapore boasts the highest transportation costs globally and is also among the most expensive for clothing, groceries, and alcohol. According to the recently published Worldwide Cost of Living ...
Philippine academic accuses NUS of dropping her from event over links to Singapore historian husband Thum Ping Tjin
Sol Iglesias, who is married to government critic Thum, said the university ‘disinvited’ her from speaking at a conference to be held in January.
Covid-19 cases in Singapore double, MOH advises public to stay vigilant
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has advised the public to remain vigilant amid the doubling of local Covid-19 cases and a rise in respiratory illnesses in temperate regions.
Firms adopt nature-based solutions to protect Singapore against climate change | Video
Whether it's shoring up coastal protection or using greenery to prevent flash floods, firms in Singapore are fighting global warming with nature-based solutions. It's all part of protecting the ...
Vet Service proposes to allow HDB households to own up to two cats per flat, reversing 34-year ban in Singapore
A proposed move by the Government to allow Housing and Development Board (HDB) households to own up to two cats per flat, thereby reversing a 34-year ban on ...
IN FOCUS: With ‘no place to retreat to’, Singapore advances to protect its coastlines
The planned "Long Island" reclamation project is the latest weapon in the low-lying nation's arsenal, as it braces for the potentially devastating impact of rising sea levels.
Fan Bingbing Unpacks LGBT Role in ‘Green Night’ at Electrifying, Fan-Friendly Singapore Masterclass: ‘When Souls Connect There Is Love’
Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing delivered an electrifying masterclass to a ballroom full of screaming fans at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands on Friday.
Many Singapore firms adopting generative AI, but no policies in place to govern use | Video
Generative AI is gaining fans among Singapore's business community. A survey by data privacy research firm, Straits Interactive, shows that about two in three small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) ...
Singapore teen admits to killing River Valley High schoolmate with axe more than 2 years after case shook city state
The depressed student intended to hurt more pupils, but could not bring himself to after killing Ethan Hun Zhe in 2021.
Singapore bank sues money laundering suspect for RM70mil
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC). has sued a suspect involved in Singapore’s biggest money laundering case, marking the first known case of a lender in the city-state taking action to recover ...
Tropical datacenter now up and running in Singapore
A datacenter set up to operate in tropical climates is now up and running in Singapore, offering a facility for researchers and industry players to develop energy-efficient cooling technologies.
Singapore real incomes fell in 2023 amid high inflation, resident employment rate declined: MOM
Nominal income for Singapore workers rose while real income dipped due to high inflation. How much was the decline?
OCBC sues suspect in Singapore’s biggest money laundering case for $19.7 million
OCBC filed a claim against Su Baolin and a court order to seize a mortgaged bungalow under construction at Sentosa Cove. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Asia’s most expensive cities, ranked
Hong Kong is Asia’s second-most expensive city in which to live, and the fifth worldwide. See how other cities in the region compare in our map below. Despite some high rankings, most Asian cities became comparatively less expensive this year: 46 out of 58 slid down the rankings.
Singapore HDB rents to rise by 1-3% next year
Rents in the city fringe could experience more rental growth. In 2023, there was a substantial reduction in flats reaching their five-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) in Singapore, causing a spike ...
Here are the world’s most expensive cities to live in for 2023—Singapore tops the list again
This is the ninth time in 11 years that Singapore topped the list, while Zurich moved up five positions from last year.