The more I learn about the death penalty… the more I am convinced that it’s a brutal injustice that has no place in any society.” ...
Regulators should not legitimize ‘purely speculative’ crypto activity: Singapore’s monetary authority chief
Regulators should not legitimize “purely speculative” activity in crypto markets following the collapse of FTX, said Monetary Authority of Singapore Chairmen.
Singapore office net absorption breaches 10-year average in 2022
The net absorption hit 1.15m sq ft during the year. Singapore’s office sector continued to outperform expectations after restrictions were completely lifted in April 2022. There was positive net ...
Three held over white substances found at two Singapore religious centres
The police have arrested three people allegedly linked to a case where white substances were found at the Catholic Centre in Waterloo Street and the Bible House in Armenian Street.
Three arrested after spraying substances at Singapore Catholic Centre, Bible House
Two men and a woman have been arrested after white substances were found at Catholic Centre and Bible House last week, the police said, adding that ...
Seven must-stay hotels in Singapore
From a legendary 19th-century grande dame to an ultra 21st-century biophilic tower, via a lush resort and post-industrial cool ...
Ella Chen opens her own durians in Malaysia, By2 returns to Singapore: What celebs got up to during Chinese New Year
China-based Singaporean pop duo By2 are back in Singapore for the first time in three years.The Mandopop group, which comprises twin sisters Miko and Yumi, posted on Chinese social media platform ...
Singapore 2023 rental growth could moderate as new homes double
Singapore residential rents could rise at a slower rate of 10-15% this year with more than double 2022's new homes set to be completed and vacancy rates increase.
Rain fails to dampen spirits of largest crowd at Singapore Istana CNY open house since pandemic
Though it was raining, university student Rayan Mansoor stuck to his plan and took his friend, an exchange student, to visit the Istana on Monday.
Singapore among countries aim to firm up WTO agreement on e-commerce rules by year end
Countries involved in an effort to develop international rules to promote and facilitate e-commerce met on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Friday (Jan 20), where they agreed to target ...
The Continuing Threat of Self-Radicalization in Singapore
The internet and social media have created a host of novel internal challenges for the city-state’s authorities.
Singapore’s 15 fastest-growing jobs for 2023, according to LinkedIn
The growth of AI, increased focus on cybersecurity and continued shift towards digital is leading to growth in technical jobs across Asia, said LinkedIn.
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (16-22 Jan)
Singapore has been selected to host the 6th World Youth Tchoukball Championships from 13 to 16 July this year, after receiving the confirmation from the International Tchoukball Federation (FITB) on ...
Vinyl record collecting is having a resurgence in Singapore – what does ‘stan culture’ have to do with it?
From Teresa Teng to Billie Eilish, record collecting is enjoying a renaissance in Singapore. We asked the folks at Roxy Records, Wildflower Wax Co and Vinyl Kakis – who’s buying them and, more ...
Atlassian CEO’s bonkers scheme to pipe electricity from Australia to Singapore collapses
Analysis A plan backed by Atlassian co-CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes – aimed at providing 15 percent of Singapore's electricity needs using solar energy generated in Australia – has collapsed. The Australia ...
I flew on a unique ‘fifth freedom’ route from New York to Singapore via Germany — here’s what that means and why airlines do it
International air travel was built on nine "freedoms of the air," which grant airlines the right to carry passengers from one country to another.