For a genuine coal phaseout, it is essential that private banks cease funding for any new coal expansion, and redirect these funds towards investments in grid infrastructure, renewable energies ...
‘Welcome home Max!’: Singapore’s Olympic bronze medallist Maximilian Maeder returns to hero’s welcome
SINGAPORE: The arrival hall at Changi Airport Terminal 3 was busier than usual and crackled with anticipation before dawn on Tuesday (Aug 13) as Singapore welcomed its youngest Olympic medallist, ...
Motorcyclists heading to Malaysia can clear Singapore checkpoints with QR code from Aug 15
Those travelling to Malaysia in cars have already been using QR code clearances since March 19. Read more at straitstimes.com.
2.4 million Singaporeans to receive between $200 and $400 in September
Those whose assessable income is up to $100,000 and do not own more than one property are eligible. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Over 2.4 million Singaporeans to receive $200 to $400 cost of living payment in September
More than 2.4 million Singaporeans will receive a one-off special payment of between $200 and $400 in September, which aims to help alleviate the rising cost of living. Those aged 21 and above, who ...
BitGo Secures MAS License to Offer Crypto Services in Singapore
Crypto custodian BitGo has obtained the Major Payment Institution license from the Monetary Authority of (MAS).
‘Welcome home Max!’: S’pore’s Olympic bronze medallist Max Maeder returns to hero’s welcome
The arrival hall at Changi Airport Terminal 3 was busier than usual and crackled with anticipation before dawn on Aug 13 as Singapore welcomed its youngest Olympic medallist, kitefoiler Maximilian ...
Paris Olympics offer key lessons for Singapore on hosting major sporting events: Edwin Tong
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong said Singapore has much to learn from the recently-concluded Paris Olympics, such as its use of existing venues to slash carbon footprint and rein ...
Singapore narrows 2024 growth forecast to 2-3%, upper end of range; economy expands 2.9% in Q2
The Straits Times Singapore’s economy in 2024 is now forecast to expand at the upper end of its earlier estimated range, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Aug 13.
Singapore Sees 2024 GDP Growth at Upper Half of Forecast
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore said it expects the island’s economy to expand ... Second-quarter growth was driven by the finance and insurance, and information and communications sectors. By contrast, ...
Singapore Upgrades Full-Year Economic Outlook
Taking into account the performance of the Singapore economy in the first half, as well as global and domestic economic factors, MTI updated its full-year growth forecast to 2.0% ...
Singapore lowers 2024 outlook for key exports to 4-5% growth
Key exports fell 6.4 per cent in Q2 on the back of volatile pharmaceutical demand. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Q2 GDP up 2.9% y/y, matching advance estimate
Singapore's economy grew 2.9% in the April-June quarter from a year earlier, matching the official advance estimate released last month and above market expectations, government data showed on Tuesday ...
Singapore lowers full-year NODX forecast, expects growth of 4-5%
SINGAPORE has lowered its full-year exports outlook to a range of 4 to 5 per cent, from 4 to 6 per cent previously. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore narrows 2024 growth forecast to 2-3% as economy expands 2.9% in Q2
Economy now forecast to expand at the upper end of its earlier estimated range as manufacturing recovers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Economic Growth Largely Steady in Second Quarter
Singapore's GDP grew 0.4% on a quarter-over-quarter seasonally adjusted basis in the second quarter, the revised data showed. That matched both the advance estimate for the quarter, and was steady ...