Singapore tends to attract extreme views. To its fans it is a miraculous island of stability and prosperity in a troubled sea of regional turbulence. To its critics it is, in the famous phrase of ... ( read original story ...)
Crowds throng malls, parks during the public holiday despite new Covid-19 wave in Singapore
People were out and about at malls and parks during the public holiday on Monday (July 11), with many saying they were not afraid of catching Covid-19 despite the new wave of cases in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Two Singapore students win the Diana Award – an international recognition for founding and running NGOs
Two students have been recognised with the Diana Award for founding and running non-governmental organisations (NGOs) serving the underprivileged here. ( read original story ...)
Something new is developing in the U.S.-China relationship, ex-Singapore diplomat says
The U.S. strategy of applying pressure on China has not worked, and the Biden administration is now trying to do something different by holding meetings with their Chinese counterparts, says Kishore ... ( read original story ...)
We Swear, These 7 Singapore Hidden Gems Are Worth The Trip
Singapore’s hidden gems are ~*truly*~ a sight to behold. Albeit small, Singapore is a hub of beautiful tourist destinations, some of which are hiding in plain sight—you just gotta know where to look! ( read original story ...)
Singapore arts pioneer Tan Boon Hui’s death ‘a tremendous blow’ to Asian art
Tan is best remembered internationally as director of the Asia Society Museum in New York from 2015-20, launching its Asia Society Triennial event in 2020 He 'changed the discourse' of Asian art ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tops another maritime hub survey
The accolades for Singapore’s maritime prowess show no sign of drying up. The Southeast Asian city-state has secured the top spot once again in the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre ... ( read original story ...)
Demand for Singapore rental property is surging amid supply shortage and expat arrivals
Leasing activity in Singapore has been frantic as pandemic-induced domestic and external factors cause dramatic shifts in supply and demand Although rents are booming and schooling, tax and ... ( read original story ...)
‘How to get business?’: Motor workshops face uncertain future as Singapore moves towards electric vehicles
SINGAPORE: Mr Khor Joo Heng, 60, was hurrying about his stuffy motor workshop in AutoCity at Sin Ming when he was asked what he would do if Singapore achieved its aim of phasing out internal ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s credit, charge card payment market to grow 6.5% through 2025
The value of debit card payments will grow by 7.2% in 2022. Singapore’s credit and charge card payment market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5% between 2021 and 2025 to reach S$80.6b ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines operates its first flights with blended sustainable aviation fuel
Singapore Airlines (SIA), and GenZero have embarked on the next phase of the Singapore pilot with the delivery of blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Changi Airport. ( read original story ...)
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (4-10 July)
Shuttler Terry Hee and para power lifter Nur'Aini Mohamad Yasli were unveiled on Thursday (7 July) as the flag bearers for the Team Singapore contingent at the Commonwealth Games, which will be held ... ( read original story ...)
Demand for sea vacations on the rise as cruise lines in Singapore resume port calls
Cruise operators, travel agencies and travel booking platforms have reported more inquiries and bookings from Singapore residents and inbound travellers. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Will the GST rate hike exacerbate Singapore inflation?
The headline and core inflation climbed to multi-year highs in May 2022. After the headline and core inflation hit multi-year highs in May, investors have been wary about the implementation of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 6,423 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
Singapore reported 6,423 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total tally to 1,530,304. Of the new cases, 302 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 6,121 ... ( read original story ...)
Arrangements in place for Singapore to secure booster vaccines for Omicron subvariants
Singapore is ready to bring in booster vaccines for Omicron subvariants that are fast becoming the dominant variants here should they be approved, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). ( read original story ...)