Singapore saw the highest international flight bookings from India for leisure travel this summer, a study has found, with the travel market showing strong signs of recovery since the pandemic.
US Says China Declined Request to Meet Austin in Singapore
China declined a US request for Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to meet his counterpart Li Shangfu in Singapore this week, part of what the Pentagon called a “concerning unwillingness” to engage in military discussions.
“Is it Turkey?”: Americans fail to guess the Singapore flag in a TikTok giveaway challenge
Random people on the streets are quizzed and if they guess the Singapore flag correctly, they can win a free piece of jewellery.
Singapore Fêtes Andrew Gn and Retrospective at Asian Civilizations Museum
The Paris-based designer’s blend of East and West hit home as the gala celebrating the museum’s 25th anniversary raised up to a record-breaking 1.3 million Singapore dollars.
Singapore punishes state fund managers who invested in FTX
Singapore ’s state-owned conglomerate Temasek says it has docked wages for staff who were involved in the company’s investment in the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The measure is being ...
Singapore President Halimah Yacob says she will not run for second term in upcoming election
President Halimah Yacob will not be running for a second term as head of state in the upcoming election in 2023.
115 travellers caught at Changi Airport for failing to declare S$18,500 worth of taxable goods brought into Singapore
The authories have caught 115 travellers at Changi Airport for failing to declare and pay duties on cigarettes, liquor, luxury bags and watches, among other items, imposing close to S$28,000 in penalties.
Singapore President Halimah Yacob will not be standing for re-election
Singapore President Halimah Yacob has decided not to stand for re-election after her six-year tenure ends this year.
Singapore Air, Garuda to Deepen Ties and Grow Regional Routes
Singapore Airlines Ltd. and PT Garuda Indonesia are seeking to deepen ties with a commercial pact to coordinate on fares and flight schedules, the carriers announced Monday.
All Singapore national servicemen to get up to $200 increase in NS allowance
MINDEF and MHA announced an increase of $125 to $200 in allowance for all national servicemen from 1 July. The last adjustment was in March 2020.
Billionaire Brothers’ Far East Sees Robust Sales At Singapore Housing Project Despite Property Curbs
Far East Organization and its sister company Sino Group—both controlled by billionaire brothers Robert and Philip Ng—sold 82% of the apartment units marketed for sale over the weekend.
All Singapore national servicemen to get up to $200 increase in allowance
MINDEF and MHA announced an increase of $125 to $200 in allowance for all national servicemen from 1 July. The last adjustment was in March 2020.
Same or not? Local TikTok user reviews UK’s version of Singapore’s beloved McSpicy
Singaporeans generally don't enjoy the heat, unless it's in the food they eat.Our collective love for the iconic McDonald's McSpicy is a testament to that.Over the years, this fiery fried-chicken burger has somewhat
Singapore wages up 0.4% in real terms in 2022, pace of growth ‘significantly dampened’ by inflation
SINGAPORE: Real wages in Singapore grew 0.4 per cent in 2022, lower than the 1.6 per cent in 2021, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Monday (May 29). The pace of real wage growth last year was "significantly dampened" by inflation.
A clucking nuisance: Complaints grow as wild chickens become increasingly common in Singapore
Residents raised concerns about noise, road safety and hygiene, but are generally opposed to culling the birds. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Employers in Singapore must accept all official medical certificates, per the Employment Act: MOM
Apart from the Act, there is no further set of guidelines for employers to follow regarding the acceptance of medical certificates, the Ministry said.