It was a heartwarming exchange which went viral, and not something Station Inspector (SI) Ramdzan had expected. A Malaysian fishing boat had accidentally drifted into Singapore waters on Nov 15, but ...
Wealthy locals dominate Singapore’s luxury property market as foreign buyers retreat
S INGAPORE, Nov 23 — Affluent Singaporeans are increasingly dominating the nation’s high-end property market, snapping up luxury homes in prime districts as foreign buyers retreat in the face of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore GasCo to seek LNG offers in Q1 2026 for supply from 2028
Singapore's new state gas buyer GasCo will seek offers in the first quarter for liquefied natural gas term supply for delivery from 2028 to meet an expected supply gap in the country, its chief ...
Singapore hopeful for a deal at COP30 even as conference runs overtime without agreement: Grace Fu
She added that leaving the conference with some agreement is better than none. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS Foundation tops list of S’pore’s largest private donors, committing over $100m to social causes
It made the top 10 for the first time, along with the Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation and UBS Optimus Foundation. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Gaming, fashion, beauty top Singapore’s online exports on PayPal
Game credits and in-game accessories like rare skins are most commonly sold, said local gaming firms. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Infinity Developments to raise $13.7 million via all-placement IPO at 39 cents each
The company, whose customers are mainly shoe makers based in the region, plans to raise new funds to fund regional expansion ...
Expected Results From a Local SEO Agency in Singapore
What Results Should You Expect From a Local SEO Agency in Singapore? Hiring a local SEO agency in Singapore can transform how your business is discovered online. Many businesses enter the partnership ...
Singapore to sanction four Israeli settlers and deny them entry
Singapore to impose sanctions on four Israeli settlers and deny them entry - Southeast Asian nation says the four men have committed ‘egregious acts of extreme violence’ against Palestinians in occupi ...
Inside Singapore’s education ‘arms race’: Stress, inequality and the push for change
Political leaders have said Singapore has to move from a narrow meritocracy to a broader and more inclusive one. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
HSBC names Ruby Ho as head of markets and securities services, ASEAN
She will lead the MSS business in Singapore and the whole region. HSBC has appointed Ruby Ho as head of markets and securities services (MSS), ASEAN, effective immediately. Ho will be responsible for ...
Singapore unveils a first of its kind fuel tax on flights
Travelers leaving Singapore may find that their flight will cost a little bit more in 2026, thanks to a proposed "green fuel tax" that has just been announced by the Civil Aviation Authority of ...
Built from sweat, stalled by succession: What happens when Singapore’s SMEs have no one to take over the helm
Many SME founders built their businesses through sheer grit and long hours, but few have planned for what happens next. Experts say a lack of succession planning now poses one of the biggest risks to ...
Singapore Raises 2025 Growth Forecast as Third-Quarter GDP Beats Estimates
The city-state now expects economic growth to come in at around 4.0% this year, up sharply from the 1.5% to 2.5% predicted previously.
Singapore sanctions four Israelis over ‘extreme violence’ against Palestinians
Meir Mordechai Ettinger, Elisha Yered, Ben-Zion Gopstein and Baruch Marzel committed 'unlawful actions' foreign ministry says as it slaps on entry bans, financial penalties The post Singapore ...
The IPO market is being re-globalized as Asia’s markets embrace dual listings and corporate governance reform
Southeast Asia’s IPO market, after a lengthy slump, is starting to recover. According to Deloitte, total IPO proceeds across Southeast Asia are up by 53% so far this year, with particular energy in ...