From learning to volunteering opportunities, it aims to encourage seniors to age well. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s 2023 F1 race will go ahead as planned, says Minister; racing’s only night party will still thrill fans
SINGAPORE (Bloomberg): Singapore’s preparations for this year’s Formula One Grand Prix are at an advanced stage and the race will continue as planned, Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong said ...
Singapore’s only-ever Olympic champion Schooling out of Asian Games
Singapore's first and only-ever Olympic champion Joseph Schooling will not be competing at the Asian Games in Hangzhou next month, the swimmer said on Saturday. "While I will not be participating, I wish the contingent the best at Asian Games and to do Singapore proud,
Singapore women’s tchoukball team suffer shock quarter-final defeat in world c’ships
The world No. 1 side, who were without injured captain Irene Tan, lost 39-38 to Hong Kong. Read more at straitstimes.com.
As Singapore Hangs More Drug Offenders, Some Worry Cases Aren’t Always Clear-Cut
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!