The city-state landed $12.3 billion in fixed asset investment last year as Chinese companies joined the American and European multinationals based there. ( read original story ...)
Singapore records low international arrivals in 2021
Singapore had recorded low international arrivals in 2021, but saw signs of recovery after introducing a quarantine waiver system for vaccinated visitors and offering cash vouchers, its tourism ... ( read original story ...)
Business investment into Singapore dropped 31% in 2021
Business investment commitments into Singapore dropped about 31% last year, marking the first decline in five years and after hitting a more than decade high in 2020, government data showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Chips, Biotech Lead Singapore’s $8.8 Billion Investments Draw
Singapore attracted S$11.8 billion ($8.8 billion) in investment commitments last year, led by semiconductor manufacturers ramping up production to meet a global chip shortage and biotechnology firms ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Inflation Rate 2022 – What Is It & Why Does It Matter?
OK, confession time. Even though I know that Inflation is Very Bad and I should do all I can to stay ahead of it, I must confess I haven’t a clue what the Singapore inflation rate actually is. Well, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Shock Sparks Forecasts of More Tightening in April
Singapore’s central bank isn’t done yet, with economists predicting further tightening at its next scheduled meeting after a surprise move Tuesday to blunt rising inflation risks.Most Read from ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s M1 to Offer 5G-powered Cloud Gaming Services with Blacknut
M1 announced an exclusive partnership with market leading cloud gaming specialist Blacknut, to bring an all-you-can-play 5G-powered cloud gaming service ... ( read original story ...)
In a surprise move, Singapore tightens monetary policy on inflation risks
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s central bank has tightened its monetary policy settings in its first out-of-cycle move in seven years, as global supply constraints and brisk economic demand elevate inflation ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s higher property tax to have short-term impact on home sales as buyers reconsider options, analysts say
Sales of private residential units fell 58.4 per cent in December from a month earlier as the higher levy dampened demand The stamp duty on foreign buyers was raised in December from 20 per cent to 30 ... ( read original story ...)
A 33-year-old YouTuber from Singapore accused of offering money to underage boys for sexual acts is expected to plead guilty, his lawyer said
Dee Kosh has been accused of multiple sex offenses, including offering cash to multiple boys under the age of 18 for sexual acts. ( read original story ...)
5,996 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths reported in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 5,996 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Jan 25), comprising 5,578 local and 418 imported infections. The infections include t ... ( read original story ...)
66% of 5,992 new COVID cases in Singapore detected via ART
Of the new cases, 5,578 cases are local, comprising 1,662 detected by PCR tests while 3,916 were detected by ART. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to pump US$12.4 billion in Indonesia’s green economy, logistics port hub
Singapore will be investing US$9.2 billion (S$12.4 billion) to support green investment and build a logistics port hub in Indonesia, President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday (Jan 25). ( read original story ...)
Singapore says it’s ready for 2022 travel demand when it returns
Visitor arrivals and tourism receipts reached 330,000 and an estimated $1.9 billion, respectively in 2021, according to the Singapore Tourism Board. ( read original story ...)
80 years on: National Museum launches new exhibition to mark Fall of Singapore
At a new World War II exhibition to mark the 80th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore, a poignant display of more than 200 personal artefacts recovered from a burial site underscored the scale of the ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Singapore sign key defense, extradition treaties
Indonesia and Singapore have signed key defense and diplomatic agreements that appear to mark a turning point in relations between the Southeast Asian neighbors ... ( read original story ...)