The city state’s business federation and accounting firm PwC Singapore say such a move will ramp up the region’s allure to global investors.
Singapore passport again named world’s most powerful, Malaysia ranks 9th: Henley Passport Index
Singapore's passport has once again been named as the world's most powerful going into 2026, according to the Henley Passport Index, published on Tuesday (Jan 13). The index, which ranks 199 passports ...
Singapore sees record port performance in 2025
Gross tonnage of vessel arrivals and container throughput both hit new highs last year, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
Singapore port achieves record high performance in 2025
The country overtook Hong Kong after hundreds of vessels reflagged from the Chinese city to the Republic in September and October Read more at The Business Times.
‘Truly upsetting’: SIA passengers stuck in cabin for over 7 hours after Sapporo-Singapore flight turns back
Hundreds of passengers were left stranded onboard a Singapore Airlines flight for over seven hours when it was told to turn back shortly after take off. SIA flight SQ661 was originally scheduled to ...
Singapore’s revised food targets prioritise scalable, efficient production
Details on support schemes for farmers will be announced at MSE’s upcoming Committee of Supply debate Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore jails helper who slapped, hit and kicked elderly dementia patient
Nwe Nwe San also grabbed the 90-year-old woman by her shirt, swung her around several times and repeatedly pushed her onto the sofa.
Singapore takes stock of lessons from Hong Kong’s Tai Po blaze
The city state will study and incorporate into policy frameworks relevant observations made by the Hong Kong authorities about the fire Singapore has begun reviewing early findings from the ...
Singapore defends GIC, Temasek returns as reasonable
Returns generated by Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC (GIC.UL) and state investor Temasek (TEM.UL) are reasonable and within expectations given their mandates and risk profiles, a minister said on ...
Singapore will measure GIC, Temasek performance against mandates, not other funds, minister says
Singapore's government will assess the performance of state investors GIC and Temasek against their mandates and risk profiles and will not compare them with other funds, a minister said on Monday.
Singapore judiciary to celebrate 200 years of rule of law with year-long public exhibition
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Judiciary will be celebrating 200 years of the rule of law this year with a year-long public exhibition, a gala dinner and other initiatives. The bicentennial celebrations ...
Indian techie lists 4 biggest cultural shocks after moving to Singapore: “Millionaires take the metro”
Aman observed that Singaporeans strictly "mind their own business," with no unsolicited check-ins from neighbours.
Singapore businesses list rising costs and tariffs as their biggest challenges
A new survey shows supply chain difficulties, unfamiliarity with new markets, and lack of funding are also key hurdles for local firms.
Singapore’s former leader admits US raid on Venezuela has left small countries alarmed
Singapore’s former prime minister said the American military raid on Venezuela was worrying for smaller nations, becoming the latest Asian leader to voice concern over the attack.
My family flew 13 hours in Singapore Airlines’ business class. Here’s what we loved — and what fell short.
We took a long, international flight on Singapore Airlines' business class. For my family, the best part was the food, but I had issues with the seat.
Singapore central bank seeks feedback on legal changes to facilitate dual listings on SGX and NASDAQ
Singapore's central bank on Friday launched a public consultation on proposed changes to securities laws aimed at facilitating dual listings on the Singapore Exchange and Nasdaq .