When the penalty is as harsh as the death penalty, no margin of error should be tolerated,” says one activist.
EDBI-Backed Singapore Fintech Startup Thunes Wants To Take On SWIFT
Seven years after helping businesses solve the pain points of cross-border payments, Thunes now has bigger ambitions — to disrupt the dominance of SWIFT, the world’s dominant international financial ...
Singapore Says Willing to Discuss Malaysia High-Speed Rail
Singapore is open to start on a “clean slate” on a proposed high-speed rail link with neighboring Malaysia, Acting Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said in Parliament Thursday.
A new luxury hotel is opening near Singapore — but you’ll need a boat to reach it
ONE°15 Marina Nirup Island joins other private islands that have opened in Indonesia's Riau Island. A Westin hotel is scheduled to open in late 2024.
Singapore’s OCBC Q2 earnings rise, but sees global growth slowing
Singapore's second-biggest lender Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) on Friday posted a 34% rise in second-quarter net profit in line with estimates, while flagging it expected slowing global economic growth heading into 2024.
Lonely seniors in Singapore: Who cares for them when they’re all alone?
SINGAPORE — As Singapore's population ages, the number of seniors living alone is a growing concern, presenting significant challenges to their well-being and mental health. The Department of Statistics has projected a worrisome trend, estimating that ...
Singapore Retail Sales Data Due On Friday
Singapore will on Friday release June figures for retail sales, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Sales
Singapore carries out third drug trafficking execution in just over a week
Singapore executed a 39-year-old local man Thursday for heroin trakfficking, the third person to be hanged for drugs offenses in the city-state in a little more than a week.
Face biometrics planned for Jamaica airport, may replace passport checks in Singapore
Jamaica to introduce a biometric system for passenger checks at Sangster International Airport. Singapore considers eliminating passport checks.
Singapore executes third prisoner in just 8 days. What explains this fresh wave of death sentences?
Singapore has executed a prisoner for trafficking 54 grams of heroin in what is the third death sentence meted out in just eight days – marking a worrying increase of its capital punishment policies. The latest execution was carried out despite calls ...
Singapore’s middle distillates stocks near 7 mln barrels on surging net exports
Singapore's middle distillates stockpiles fell to almost 7 million barrels (0.94 million metric tons) as gasoil and jet fuel/kerosene net exports surged, with volumes heading to Mexico for the first time this year,
Singapore Events in August 2023: Must Attend Activities With The Whole Family
Experience the best family-friendly events in August 2023! Fun-filled activities for all ages in Singapore. Mark your calendars!
Hidden Restaurants in Singapore For Date Night Delights
If you’re tired of the usual dining options and want to explore some hidden gems, here are six new and buzzy restaurants to check out for your next date night: Location: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #B1-134, Great World, Singapore 237994. Opening Hours: Open daily 11.30 am to 3 pm, 5.30 pm to 10 pm.
Singapore executes third prisoner in 2 weeks for drug trafficking
Singapore has executed a third prisoner in two weeks for drug trafficking, despite calls for the city-state to halt capital punishment for drug-related crimes.
Actress Diya Menon enjoys vacation with family in Singapore
Diya Menon shared a glimpse from Singapore, where she can be seen enjoying on the beach. READ ALSO: Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta: Shalini finds out the secret godown where Gauri and Mai kept 101 diyas Diya Menon shared the pictures and video glimpse and she ...
Singapore not banning lorries for migrant worker transport despite accidents injuring dozens
Advocacy groups have called for a halt to the practice that has resulted in fatalities for migrant workers in past years. Businesses countered that a ban would pile on costs and result in traffic woes ...