(Bloomberg) -- A deal between Singapore and Malaysia to establish a special economic zone in Johor is likely to be signed by November, according to a top official. Most Read from Bloomberg Turkey ...
Singapore’s top university adopts measures to curb tourist influx
The National University of Singapore (NUS), one of the world's most prestigious universities, has announced a series of measures to curb the growing nuisance caused by large crowds of tourists on ...
MB: Deal for Johor-Singapore special economic zone set to be signed ‘hopefully’ in Nov
The deal for the Johor and Singapore special economic zone (SEZ) is reportedly expected to be signed by November, the state government said. Finance news Bloomberg cited Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn ...
Singapore shares fell on Thursday—STI dropped 0.1%
SINGAPORE: Singapore shares fell on Thursday, Aug 29, after mixed global market trends from the previous night. The Straits Times Index (STI) dropped 4.78 points, or 0.1%, to 3,386.25 just minutes ...
Singapore ranks first among ASEAN peers when it comes to tech in 2024 Global Innovation Index
SINGAPORE: A recent survey conducted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has revealed that Singapore leads the ASEAN region in terms of technological innovation. This finding comes ...
BitMart to Host “Night of Crypto Wonders” High-End Web3 Event at TOKEN2049 Singapore
Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The ‘Night of Crypto Wonders’ high-end industry networking event, co-hosted by BitMart, Axlflops, Fundamental Labs, VeChain, and MetaEra, ...
The battle to succeed Hassan Sunny as Singapore’s No. 1 now begins in earnest
The Lions will move one step closer to deciding on Hassan Sunny's successor in the September international window.
Singapore must not let trend of ‘excessive’ individualism, populism affect local politics: Chee Hong Tat
SINGAPORE must avoid the “slippery slope” of excessive individualism, populism and short-termism, which have gained “dangerous traction” of late and become dominant driving forces in the politics of ...
WazirX Asks Singapore High Court for 6 Months to Restructure Its Liabilities
WazirX has filed an application with the Singapore High Court for a moratorium. The plan proposes to alloocate the impact from the cyberattack pro-rata across users. Indian cryptocurrency exchange ...
‘We do not take sides, we uphold principles’: Vivian on Singapore’s foreign policy approach
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s foreign policy approach is not to be neutral, but to act in a principled and consistent way based on long-term national interests, said Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Tuesday (Aug 27).
Daily Cuts – Could Singapore ever experience major life-threatening sinkholes?
Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Nithish Vattathoor, Consultant Geophysicist, Geophysical Surveys and Consulting, about whether Singapore could ever experience major life-threatening sinkholes.
Prudential profit rises on Singapore growth, China and Hong Kong sales stall
Prudential saw sales in the Singapore market propel its first-half profit increase, but a slowdown in business in its one-time largest markets of Hong Kong and China weighed on overall growth.
China markets: We like communications and selected consumer discretionary sectors, says Bank of Singapore
Louisa Fok, China equity strategist at the Bank of Singapore, says it has a "cautious stance" on consumer staples.
Narendra Modi set to visit Singapore and Brunei after ministerial roundtable in island nation
The latest ISMR has paved the way for Modi’s visit in September 2024, which would come almost exactly a year after his last trip to Singapore in September 2023.
J-pop acts Yoasobi, Kaze Fujii to perform at Singapore Indoor Stadium
SINGAPORE – A pair of popular J-pop acts will be coming to town and staging their shows at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Yoasobi – comprising vocalist Ikura, 23, and composer Ayase, 30 – announced on ...
Jail for man who gave over S$235,000 in bribes to a Singapore zoo director
SINGAPORE: The sole proprietor of a maintenance and renovation company gave bribes totalling more than S$235,000 to a director of facilities management at the Singapore Zoological Gardens.