Singapore’s normally staid image has had a rough year. Allegations have erupted that wealthy Chinese have been pouring ill-gotten gains into the Asian financial hub, in what the government itself describes as potentially one of the world’s largest money-laundering cases.
No plans by Singapore Muslim travel agencies to scrap tours yet amid Israel-Hamas conflict
One tour group, whose package includes a visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem in Israel, will depart Singapore this week as planned.
Singapore’s gym industry could consolidate further, especially in central areas, say observers
SINGAPORE’s wave of gym closures is not over yet. More casualties are expected in central areas, where rents are high, and office crowds have dwindled, market watchers and players say. Read more at The Business Times.
Gaza could Have Been Singapore. Hamas Turned It Into ISIS | Opinion
Israel, a thriving democracy with vigorous internal debates, is now staunchly united to bring its citizens and family members home.
Singapore, Hong Kong can work together to become ‘shining cities’, fill ‘special niches’: Manpower Minister Tan See Leng
Speaking at the Post’s Hong Kong-Asean Summit 2023, Singapore’s minister for manpower said both cities can leverage their unique strengths to attract fresh talent without necessarily needing to ...
Singapore’s death row families urge end to executions
SINGAPORE: Families of death row convicts urged the Singapore government today to impose a moratorium on capital punishment to allow for an independent review of the controversial use of executions in ...
Singapore shares begin week lower as traders tread with caution, STI down 0.3%
LOCAL shares began the week in the red, as investors took in news of the Israeli conflict, the resultant impact on equities globally as well as rising uncertainty amid the start of the corporate earnings season.
Drake’s new track sparks controversy with mention of Singapore in diss lyric
In a shocking twist, Drake's latest track Drew a Picasso has sent ripples through the music world, leaving Singaporean fans in a state of mixed emotions. The thirteenth song on his new album For All the Dogs,
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) (SGX:G92) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few ...
Singapore Dollar’s Heydays Seen Numbered as Exports Lose Steam
The Singapore dollar has held up fairly well against the stronger greenback this year but its resilience may soon be tested.
Singapore: Proposal to increase legal training period welcomed but lawyers, students concerned about financial impact
While aspiring lawyers may get more time to learn the ropes as their practice training period will be doubled from six months to a year, lawyers told ...
Singapore dollar’s resilience will be tested as exports lose steam
SINGAPORE - The Singapore dollar has held up fairly well against the stronger US dollar this year but its resilience may soon be tested. Even after a 2 per cent decline since the end of December, the ...
Thanks for quick fix: Singapore embassy on ‘Singapur’ board in Delhi
the singapore high commission has reacted after a signboard saying singapur instead of singapore was corrected in delhi quotthank you for the quick fix hc wongquot the embassy wrote on x quotit is alw ...
NDMC changes ‘Singapur’ to ‘Singapore’ on signboard after high commissioner spots mistake
Singapore High Commissioner Simon Wong on Sunday pointed out that the country's name was misspelt as 'Singapur' on a signboard, after which the New Delhi Municipal Council rectified the error. He ...
‘Broke’ artists live here? Rapper Drake takes a dig at Singapore in his new song
The lyrics in the newly released song imply that Singapore-based artists are poor. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Lower likelihood of haze in Singapore on Monday with forecast of rain and favourable wind direction
SINGAPORE: There will be a lower likelihood of haze in Singapore on Monday (Oct 9) amid anticipated rain and favourable wind direction. “The prevailing winds are forecast to blow mainly from the east tomorrow, lowering the likelihood of transboundary haze affecting Singapore,” said the National Environment Agency (NEA) in its daily haze advisory.