Hoarding cases in Singapore have jumped by 42 per cent in the last four years, to about 630 today. More than half are still unresolved, involving uncooperative hoarders. To better manage these cases ...
How Singapore is embracing edible insects
Singapore has long held a reputation for its diverse and experimental food scene, and now adventurous diners can tuck into creepy crawlies in the city’s bars and hawker stalls.
Singapore forms committee on election, signalling polls ahead
Singapore's prime minister has formed a committee to review electoral boundaries, the poll body said on Wednesday, an indicator that a general election in the city-state could come soon.
Singapore voter rolls to be updated for next election; public inspection to open in February
The revision has to be completed before April 1, said the Elections Department. Read more at straitstimes.com.
GE2025 countdown officially starts as Singapore forms electoral boundaries review committee
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has convened the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC), the Elections Department (ELD) announced on Wednesday (Jan 22). The committee has been directed to review ...
Electoral boundaries committee formed in key step towards next Singapore General Election
SINGAPORE: The Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) has been formed, the Elections Department (ELD) said on Wednesday (Jan 22). The move marks a significant step in the lead-up to the next ...
East Asia Forum issued POFMA over alleged misleading claims on Singapore’s governance
The POFMA Office issued a correction direction to East Asia Forum over a 14 January 2025 article, accusing it of containing false statements. These included allegations that the Singapore government ...
Singapore’s bank, manufacturing stocks should see limited hit from Trump policies, say analysts
Trump did not announce new tariffs on his first day in office but said he was considering them for China, Mexico and Canada. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Huawei account director, engineer at Singapore’s health tech agency among 3 charged with corruption
SINGAPORE: Three Singaporean men, including a Huawei account director and an engineer at Singapore's health tech agency, were charged with corruption as well as offences that include cheating on ...
Singapore Dollar Weakens Slightly, Weighed by Fears of U.S. Tariffs
Singapore dollar weakened slightly against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session, weighed by fears of U.S. tariffs.
Singapore’s private sector output growth slows in December
Weaknesses were observed in the construction, consumer services, and finance and insurance sectors. Singapore’s purchasing manager’s index (PMI) continued to improve in December, but at a slower pace, ...
Economists split on Singapore monetary policy amid Trump 2.0 uncertainties
Economists are split on whether Singapore's central bank will loosen monetary policy this week or leave its settings unchanged to wait to see what policies U.S. President Donald Trump introduces in ...
Inchcape+ opens BYD commercial EV showroom in Singapore, partners ComfortDelGro for charging
Inchcape+ provides vehicles for commercial fleets, while ComfortDelGro delivers charging infrastructure Read more at straitstimes.com.
No devices for kids at meals and turn off the TV: Singapore issues stricter screen use guidelines
SINGAPORE - Children younger than 18 months old should not be allowed screen use or be exposed to screens in the background. Background screen use refers to having the television or other devices ...
Pruning the banyan: balancing governance and growth in Singapore’s political ecosystem
Ravi Philemon reflects on Cherian George's banyan tree analogy, highlighting that pruning is essential for balance in Singapore's political ecosystem. Unchecked dominance stifles diversity and growth, ...
Local artworks set new records at auctions as Singapore sees surge in new art collectors
Local art has set new highs during Singapore's first art market events of the year. The top-selling work at an auction went for more than three times the previous record. This comes on the back of ...