AlphaTauri driver Daniel Ricciardo could miss the next two Formula One races as he continues to recover from a broken hand.
Former MAS chair who called crypto ‘highly risky’ wins Singapore’s presidential race
Tharman Shanmugaratnam has served as Singapore's finance minister and the head of the country's financial regulator during his time in government. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, former chair of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has won the election for the ...
Singapore picks Chia Der Jiun as central bank head from next year
Singapore named Chia Der Jiun as chief of its central bank on Monday, replacing Ravi Menon, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said.
Singapore Food Agency refutes podcast’s claim of contaminated food samples from Japan
Singapore Food Agency refuted claims of contaminated food samples from Japan, amid concerns of the country's release of wastewater from Fukushima nuclear plant.
Singapore Seeks Growth in Biofuels Trade Amid Energy Transition
Singapore has continued to attract companies to expand their global footprint from the city-state, with major energy and agriculture groups building operations to trade biofuels, carbon offsets and ...
Singapore’s iMin Technology raises US$5m to accelerate its global expansion in offering Android-based smart commercial devices.
SINGAPORE, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based iMin Technology has recently secured US$5 million in Series Pre-A funding led by Yonghua Capital, as the demand for digital commercial devices ...
Singapore Manufacturing Gauge Improved Slightly in August
Singapore’s manufacturing activity showed a slower contraction in August, as key indexes including new orders and new exports shrank at a slower pace, and factory output swung to an expansion.
Risk of hazy conditions in Singapore due to Indonesia hotspots: NEA
SINGAPORE: There is a risk of hazy conditions affecting Singapore after an increase in hotspot activity in Sumatra, Indonesia over the last few days. Twenty-three hotspots were detected on Sunday ...
Singapore’s presidential race and how social media became a key battleground
From clips of the “orh nee children” interview to adorable videos of the crowd favourite feline Max, social media was a key battleground for the three-way fight in the just-concluded presidential election. Each of the three candidates’ social media ...
Companies in Singapore expanding mental health and wellness benefits for employees
Some employers offer life coaching, access to self-care apps and mental health insurance coverage. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore U-15 lose on penalties to BG Pathum in Lion City Cup final
SINGAPORE – Staging a late comeback after conceding an early goal, the Singapore Under-15 team took the Lion City Cup final to penalties on Sunday. The momentum seemed to be on their side, but it was not enough as the National Development Centre outfit ...
Dry weather, hot spots in Sumatra could lead to haze in Singapore: NEA
This, NEA said, has the potential to escalate the hot spot and haze situation there, leading to hazy conditions affecting Singapore. According to NEA, 28 hot spots were detected on Saturday and 23 on Sunday. The hot spots were mostly located in southern Sumatra.
Singapore F1 revenue to post ‘slight drop’ on capacity cuts, sufficient manpower to meet demand
Grand Prix revenue will post a “slight drop” in terms of absolute numbers this year due to capacity cuts, “but many of the activities will make up for it”, Second Minister for Trade and Industry Dr Tan See Leng said on Sunday (Sep 3).
Singapore Ministers Sue PM Lee’s Brother for Defamation
Singapore’s ministers of law and foreign affairs are suing the estranged brother of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for defamation.
A luxury tall ship is offering cat cruises for $165 in Singapore, replete with a 4-course dinner. Take a look inside.
Some cruise packages, like Tall Ship Adventure's "Meow-tastic V.I.C" package, come with a seven-course dinner, champagne, and flowers.
Prize-winning Singapore violinist Sophia Fang, 11, dislikes pop music and crochets for fun
She beat 98 other musicians to claim the top prize in the Andrea Postacchini International Violin Competition in Italy in May. Read more at straitstimes.com.