An Indonesian Coffee revolution is brewing in Singapore, with two new chains debuting over the past three months. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore inks first carbon credit agreement with Papua New Guinea
Singapore has inked its first agreement with Papua New Guinea on Dec 8 that will allow companies in the Republic to purchase carbon credits from projects there to offset part of their carbon tax ...
A strong SAF lets Singapore fulfil its economic and diplomatic aspirations: President Tharman
The complex security challenges facing Singapore are best resolved through defence and diplomacy, he said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Nazira’s brother was hanged because of Singapore’s tough drug laws. Are they working?
As Malaysia releases drug offenders from death row, its close neighbour Singapore has re-started executions for drug offences, with the government saying its policy is working. But drug reform ...
Singapore’s household electricity bills set to rise as carbon taxes to increase in 2024
Electricity prices for households are poised to rise in 2024 as power generation companies will face a higher tax for their carbon emissions.
Singapore-Spain Animation Co-Production ‘The Violinist’ Launches at ATF
Singapore's Robot Playground Media and Spain's TV ON Producciones have commenced production on animated feature film 'The Violinist.' ...
A shadow-fleet oil tanker that falsified its location and carried Venezuelan crude got stuck near Singapore
The vessel had previously falsified its location to avoid detection and is reportedly carrying a cargo of oil from Venezuela.
More hospitalisations as Singapore’s Covid-19 cases hit record high for 2023
MOH has also reassured people that the numbers are not as high as during the pandemic. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Hospitalizations Rise as New Covid Infections Surge
Singapore hospitalizations have increased amid a surge in local Covid-19 infections in the past two weeks, the health ministry said.
DP World says will buy Singapore logistics firms; looking for more acquisitions across Asia
The logistics giant has a pipeline of more than 15 acquisitions in Asia alone, said its Asia Pacific CEO. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s MediaCorp, Taiwan’s Mission International Sign Development Agreement at ATF
Singapore’s MediaCorp and Taiwanese production company Mission International have signed a memorandum of understanding for content development at the Asia TV Forum and Market (ATF). Mission ...
In a first for Singapore, livestreaming app 17LIVE goes public via SPAC merger
Shares of 17LIVE fell 2.06% to 3.80 Singapore dollars ($2.84) after opening at SG$4. This was Singapore's first listing through a SPAC merger. "We may see more SPACs coming on board," Deloitte said ...
Bluey, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Indonesian Creators Among Highlights of Singapore Comic Con
The immensely popular Singapore Comic Con is back with an array of internationally renowned creators and characters.
Singapore shares rise at Friday’s open; STI up 0.5%
SINGAPORE stocks were pulled into positive territory on Friday (Dec 8) following overnight gains on Wall Street, with the Nasdaq ending sharply higher, supported by heavy-weight tech stocks. Read more ...
Interest rates for Singapore’s CPF Special, Medisave and Retirement accounts to increase to 4.08% in Q1 2024
Besides higher Special, Medisave and Retirement account interest, Singapore CPF members can also earn extra interest. Find out why and how.
Why Singapore Has Become a Family Office Hotspot: Asia Centric
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