The Workers’ Party’s decision to hire firms for background checks allows the party to distance itself from a candidate if issues arise later, companies in the industry said.
Singapore inflation to stay within 1.5%-2.5% range in 2025: analysts
While RHB expects no immediate changes, UOB suggests the possibility of a 50 basis points reduction in the S$NEER slope. Singapore's inflation is projected to remain within the official forecast range ...
Singapore miles ahead in depth of technical knowledge: OpenAI research chief
SINGAPORE is well-positioned to reap success in artificial intelligence (AI), according to one of the top minds in the field. Read more at The Business Times.
Emma Raducanu eyes prosperous Year of the Snake — starting ‘at home’ in Singapore
In a bid to build momentum for the new season -- one which, in her own words, has already "started pretty well" -- Emma Raducanu finds herself one of the headline acts of this week's Singapore Tennis ...
Indonesian man charged for using $7,400 counterfeit Singapore dollars
Singapore has charged an Indonesian man with using a counterfeit of SGD10,000 (US$7,429.42) in a bank transaction.
Singapore PM Warns of ‘Third World War’ Over US and China Relations
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that escalating tensions between the two countries could lead to catastrophic global consequences.
Seventeen in Singapore: Concert highlights from energetic performances to fan interactions
Boy group Seventeen performed a myriad crowd favourites such as Darl+ing and Adore U at the Singapore National Stadium on Saturday (Jan 25). The group will hold its second concert on Sunday.
Malaysia ministry issues reminder to petrol stations following viral video of Singapore car-owner pumping RON95 petrol
Malaysia's Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has issued a reminder to petrol stations not to let foreign vehicles be filled up with the subsidised RON95 petrol, especially with the festive ...
Singapore’s Changi Airport to prioritize e-commerce amid capacity crunch
Singapore’s Changi Airport wants to focus on pharmaceuticals and e-commerce shipments as it expects cargo capacity to be strained until additional capacity is available from 2030.
It is easy to take for granted how things get done in Singapore: DPM Heng
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat stresses the importance of not taking Singapore's project funding and management for granted. He highlighted that there are often constraints and challenges to ...
New leadership, continued orthodoxies in Singapore
Singapore’s fourth generation of leaders continue to adhere to prevailing policy orthodoxies, which will be tested by structural issues and an increasingly volatile global environment.
Singapore’s hawker culture faces revolution, because locals ‘don’t want this job’
Singapore's hawker culture is facing a manpower crisis, with many locals unwilling to work long hours for low pay. To address this, some hawkers are turning to robots After failing to find a chef for ...
Singapore playwright Jonathan Lim, known for his comedic genius, dies at age 50
Singapore playwright Jonathan Lim has died on Jan 23 at age 50. He was found by his close friend and lawyer Luke Kwek in his flat after family members were unable to reach him.
Singapore reins in app stores to protect the young
App stores must have community standards in place and enforce it among app developers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore must stay united in an increasingly multipolar and unpredictable world: Vivian Balakrishnan
Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan was speaking at an event organised by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, which explored Singapore's outlook for 2025 and beyond.
In Singapore, 71-year-old man jailed for sexual assault under guise of ritual to heal ‘black magic’
SINGAPORE, Jan 43 – A 71-year-old man was reportedly sentenced to six years and eight months in jail yesterday for sexually assaulting a woman under the pretext of curing her of “black magic”. CNA ...