Singapore leaders have paid tribute to the late Wee Cho Yaw, UOB’s former chairman. Speaking at the wake for Mr Wee, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said Mr Wee was one of a kind, while Prime Ministe ...
Singapore arbitrator lets Zee Entertainment approach NCLT to enforce Sony merger deal
In a recent turn of events, a Singapore arbitrator has allowed Zee Entertainment to ask NCLT to enforce a $10 billion merger deal with Sony's India unit. Zee Entertainment contests Sony's claims and ...
Singapore top actress Rebecca Lim shares first photo of family of three
SINGAPORE: Singapore's home-grown actress Rebecca Lim has received her most challenging role yet – motherhood. In an Instagram post on Feb 3, the new mother shared a sweet family photo of her cuddling ...
Singapore arbitrator denies relief to Sony in Zee merger case
THE Singapore International Arbitration Centre denied an interim relief on Sony Group’s request to stop Zee Entertainment Enterprises from approaching an Indian corporate court in the scrapped US$10 ...
Suspect in Singapore’s Commonwealth area knife attack that left seven injured acted alone, had no criminal record
Preliminary police investigations into a stabbing incident in the Commonwealth area on Feb 3 revealed that the suspect had acted alone, and there was nothing to suggest it was an act of terror.
Singapore leaders pay tribute to late banking tycoon Wee Cho Yaw
Wee Cho Yaw, one of Southeast Asia's most successful businessmen, helmed UOB Group for more than 60 years before he retired in 2018.
‘Enhanced support package’ for retrenched Lazada Singapore staff in union
Unionised employees who were let go by regional e-commerce player Lazada Singapore, a brand owned by Alibaba, can look forward to an “enhanced support package” after nearly a month of negotiations ...
A proposed Singapore law can keep serious offenders in prison indefinitely, but will it infringe on rights?
Some experts say the proposed law infringes on ‘open justice’ and raise concerns over how assessments of offenders would be conducted.
Man, 20, arrested in Singapore’s Commonwealth Avenue and chopper and knife seized; seven people injured
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Commonwealth Avenue on the evening of Saturday (Feb 3), after the police were alerted to a man holding a chopper there.
Taiwanese study mama pays $13,000 to ‘agent’ for Singapore work permit, sentenced to jail while 15 weeks pregnant
A Taiwanese woman who wanted to accompany her daughter who was studying in Singapore ended up paying an 'agent' $13,000 in fees for a work permit, without actually being employed. Wu Peihua ...
‘An extraordinary journey’: Jelebu Dry Laksa to close only outlet in Singapore in February
A few years back in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Chef Renee Tang decided to start a home-based business selling dry laksa. That was how Jelebu Dry Laksa was born and later on, she opened a ...
Muslims in Singapore allowed to consume lab-cultivated meat if it’s from halal cell
Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir, the Mufti of Singapore, said that the decision is an example of how fatwa research has to evolve with modern technology and social change.
‘The bus was up in flames’: Singapore-KL bus catches fire minutes after passengers alighted
SINGAPORE - Ms Nur Ally usually drives or flies into Kuala Lumpur, but on Feb 2, she decided to make the trip via an express bus with two friends. The bus, however, never made it to its drop-off ...
Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX:S68) Just Released Its Half-Yearly Earnings: Here’s What Analysts Think
Singapore Exchange Limited ( SGX:S68 ) came out with its half-year results last week, and we wanted to see how ...
Singapore citing foreign interference law against businessman Philip Chan shows resolve to curb meddling despite China ‘backlash’ fears: analysts
Analysts said Philip Chan’s case highlighted alleged Chinese political interference in Singapore, and the government’s readiness to tackle it despite concerns about repercussions.
Mutual 30-day visa-free scheme fuels further interest in Singapore-China travel
Tour agencies say they have seen a rise in demand for travel packages to China since July 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.