RHB expects GDP to grow 2.0% in 2023, a higher estimate than the government's. Despite the Ministry of Trade and Industry narrowing its 2023 GDP growth forecast, RHB remains positive about Singapore’s growth momentum in the second half of the year.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI declines 0.86%; Genting Singapore is top gainer
Genting Singapore traded 3.80% up. The Straits Times Index closed at 3,294.28, down 0.86% on 11 August 2023, Friday. Also the most active stocks are Jardine C&C (1.34%) and ST Engineering (1.07%). At the foot are UOL (2.
479 take Pledge as new Singapore citizens at annual ceremony
The first National Citizenship Ceremony was held in 2007 to mark the significance of citizenship. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore open to importing electricity from India, says EMA
NEW DELHI - Singapore is open to the possibility of importing electricity from countries in the region, including India, The Straits Times has learnt from the Energy Market Authority (EMA). This response comes following a set of questions sent to the authority seeking its comment on a reported move by India and Singapore to try ...
‘Go back to the kitchen’? Not these Singapore footballers who are blazing a trail for women in the game
Beatrice Tan cannot recall the number of times she has heard the word “kitchen” being uttered every time the subject of women’s football was
Singapore’s policy of executing drug dealers challenged by victims’ families with dozens on death row
His death was preceded by that of 45-year-old Saridewi Djamani, for the same crime. Djamani was the first woman to be executed in 20 years, condemned for 30g of heroin which she claimed she’d stockpiled for her own consumption over Ramadan.
479 new Singapore citizens take their pledge at National Citizenship Ceremony
Certificates of citizenship are also handed out at ceremonies organised by different GRCs throughout the year. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Premier League: Albirex win 6th title, Sailors seal 2nd place
SINGAPORE — Albirex Niigata (Singapore) continued their recent dominance of the Singapore Premier League (SPL), sealing their sixth title in eight years with a 3-2 victory over Tanjong Pagar United at Jurong East Stadium on Friday (11 August).
49 men nabbed for alleged drug party at Singapore’s Sentosa hotel villa on National Day
Close to 50 men were allegedly having a drug party in a hotel villa on Sentosa island as the rest of the nation was gearing up to celebrate National Day on Aug 9.
Millionero Gathers Seizes hold of ‘Best Emerging Crypto Exchange’ Accolade at World Blockchain Summit 2023, Singapore
Millionero achieves Best Emerging Crypto Exchange Accolade at World Blockchain Summit 2023, Singapore.Dubai, UAE - August 13, 2023 —
Singapore film-maker Nelson Yeo’s Dreaming & Dying wins two awards for first feature films at Locarno Film Festival
Singaporean film-maker Nelson Yeo’s debut feature Dreaming & Dying has won two awards at the Locarno Film Festival. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Bronze for Singapore men’s at World Tchoukball Championships, fifth placing for women’s
The president of the Tchoukball Association of Singapore, Delane Lim, has set a top-four target for both the men's and women's teams at the World Tchoukball Championships. This target is based on the teams' performance in recent months.
No escaping K-pop, kimchi, K-beauty in Singapore
There seems to be no need to visit South Korea any more, since everything hip and trendy there finds its way here. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Prince Harry saddles up for Singapore charity game with polo pal Nacho Figueras
The Duke of Sussex Prince Harry, 38, hosted his charity polo match in Singapore and competed alongside longtime friend Ignacio "Nacho" Figueras.
Britain’s Prince Harry saddles up for Singapore charity polo game
A smiling Prince Harry saddled up for a charity game of polo in Singapore on Saturday. The Duke of Sussex's team Royal Salute Sentebale took on the Singapore Polo Club, with Argentinian polo legend ...
Prince Harry plays polo for charity in Singapore
STORY: The Duke of Sussex’s team the Royal Salute faced off with the Singapore Polo Club, which saw Argentinian polo legend and close friend of Harry’s, Nacho Figueras, saddling up to play for the ...