SINGAPORE’S Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) announced today that it arrested 49 men for suspected drug offences at a hotel villa on Sentosa Island during a recent operation, reported Xinhua. The 49 suspects are aged between 21 and 46, of whom 35 are Singaporeans, according to a statement by CNB.
Singapore Kindergarten teacher wins top islamic award in new category for promising youth
As an intern at a social service centre in 2020, Ms Nur Hidayah Mohd Tahir was upset when she came across a pre-school child who had been neglected by his parents.
Singapore fixes September 1 as presidential election day
Singaporeans will go to the polls on September 1 to vote for the nation’s ninth President, should there be more than one eligible candidate, according to the Writ of Election, issued by Prime Minister ...
Prince Harry Saddles Up in Singapore for Polo Match to Benefit His Beloved Charity
Prince Harry is back in the saddle in Singapore for a cause close to heart — all about the 2023 Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup and his charity ...
Singapore economy rises 0.1% last quarter; slower than expected, Dow Jones Says
SINGAPORE (Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s economy grew slower than initially estimated in the second quarter, Dow Jones reported. Gross domestic product expanded 0.1% in the period ended June from the ...
IN FOCUS: Is there a future for Singapore’s wet markets?
When did you last visit a wet market? CNA explores why these places still appeal to some, and what Singapore could lose if they die out.
Singapore police arrest 10 suspects including 16-year-old linked to Android banking malware scams
Ten suspects, including a 16-year-old, were arrested by the police for their suspected involvement in the recent spate of banking-related malware scams that have plagued Android users.
Singapore narrows 2023 growth forecast range to 0.5-1.5%, as external demand outlook remains weak | Video
Singapore has trimmed its growth forecast for 2023 amid expectations for demand from key external economies to remain weak ahead. The Ministry of Trade and Industry said on Friday (Aug 11) that the ...
Tan Kin Lian launches bid for Singapore presidency, repeats hopes to ‘influence’ government policies if elected
Tan Kin Lian is throwing his hat into the ring again for the upcoming Presidential Election, because he believes that another potential candidate, George ...
Direct flights to Singapore prioritized
China and Singapore have agreed to accelerate full resumption of direct flights between the two countries and promote closer trade cooperation, people-to-people exchanges and tourism. The pledges were made during Foreign Minister Wang Yi's two-day visit to Singapore, which wrapped up on Friday.
House Flippers to Get Financing From Singapore’s Sovereign Wealth Fund
Temasek, the $287-billion manager of Singaporean sovereign wealth, is seeding a new fund that will finance residential fix-and-flip jobs in the U.S. The Roc360 Real Estate Income Trust will have
Executive Turntable: UMG Has Sights on Singapore; SiriusXM Promotes Jen Leiweke to VP of Artist Relations
Ultra Records hires an old friend to head of A&R, Songtradr appoints a chief revenue officer and VRTCL ups two.
Olam Group expects agricultural unit’s Singapore-Saudi dual IPO by 2024 first half
Singapore's Olam Group said on Friday it is targeting the IPO of its agricultural unit by the first half of 2024, and the commodity trader reported an 88.8% fall in first-half profit on lower crop yield from its almond orchards in Australia.
Singapore’s Olam Group first-half profit falls 89%
Singapore's Olam Group Ltd posted an 88.8% fall in first-half profit on Friday, hurt by a lower crop yield from its almonds orchards in Australia and by higher borrowing costs. Olam, one of the ...
Singapore’s life insurance premium down 17% in the first half of 2023
Singapore’s life insurance weighted new business premiums fell 16.7% year-on-year (YoY) to S$2.2b, according to the Life Insurance Association (LIA) of Singapore. This was mainly dragged by the decrease in single-premium policies of 52% for weighted premiums.
Singapore Presidential Election 2023 to be held on 1 Sep if more than 1 candidate stands nominated
Elections Department Singapore has announced details on the upcoming Presidential Election 2023, relevant for employers and HR teams to keep track as 1 September 2023 (Friday) has been set aside as Polling Day.