In other news, Singapore will invest close to $300 million in quantum tech, to add 300MW in data centre capacity.
Singapore’s Opposition Leader Faces Trial for Lying in Parliament
Singapore’s Indian-origin Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Singh, is set to go on trial in mid-October on two charges of lying in Parliament regarding former parliamentarian Raeesah Khan's case. His ...
US, China Defense Chiefs Seek More Than a Handshake in Singapore
The US and Chinese military chiefs managed little more than a handshake before dinner during an annual defense conference in Singapore last year. This time around they’re aiming higher, but not by ...
US, Chinese defence chiefs meet for the first time at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
It is the first in-person meeting at this level between the two sides in 18 months. Read more at straitstimes.com.
World defense officials hold talks in Singapore with tensions between China and the US as backdrop
Top defense officials, government leaders and diplomats from around the world are gathering in Singapore for Asia’s premier security forum this weekend, which comes at a time of increasing tension ...
The HSBC Rain Vortex, Changi Airport, Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport has been awarded the title of the best airport in the world several times. In 2023 alone, it was named as the number one airport by Condé Nast Traveller Magazine, SKYTRAX, ...
Taoist priest allegedly made false entries in tax returns, leading to over $167k undercharged
SINGAPORE - A Taoist priest allegedly made false entries in his personal income tax returns multiple times between 2014 and 2020, leading to more than $167,000 being undercharged. Lim Yen Ei, 48, ...
Singapore launches AI testing toolkit, Southeast Asian women in tech feel better supported
Singapore has launched AI verify Project Moonshot, an easy-to-use testing toolkit designed to address AI security risks.
Asia’s top 4 up-and-coming rental markets that may be challenging traditional property hubs
Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Jakarta and Manila are leading the recovery in Asia's rental growth in 2024, according to JLL. ( read original story ...)
Sands CEO says Singapore is “a hugely important market” that is “going through a growth spurt”
Sands is planning a new development in Singapore which will have fewer rooms than MBS, but will also have a casino, arena and eateries.
Singapore to offer enterprises incentives to buy greener hardware
Tropical nation ends DC build hiatus and calls for energy optimization everywhere – even software Singapore will offer incentives aimed at encouraging enterprises to upgrade their hardware fleets, as ...
US, Chinese defence chiefs set to meet in Singapore
Singapore (AFP) – The US and Chinese defence chiefs were in Singapore on Friday for a major security forum where they are set to hold rare direct talks, with Taiwan and other flashpoint disputes expected to dominate the three-day event. The meeting ...
Women in Singapore have much to celebrate – but having choices doesn’t remove challenges
Following the “man or bear” trend in the United States to a Kansas City Chiefs player’s regressive convocation speech has made CNA Lifestyle’s Grace Yeoh glad to live in Singapore. But women here are not immune to similar entrenched gendered beliefs that underpin the issues happening abroad.
Singapore stocks open muted on Friday; STI up 0.02%
SINGAPORE stocks began trading on Friday (May 31) morning in slightly positive territory, after global markets closed mixed overnight. The Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.02 per cent or 0.64 point to 3,324.02 as at 9.02 am. Across the broader market ...
Investigation Reveals Terrifying Five Seconds in Timeline of Turbulent Singapore Airlines Flight
Preliminary findings by Singapore’s Transport Safety Investigation Bureau found that the airplane dropped 178 ft. in less than five seconds.
The Best (And Cheapest) Mobile Plan In Singapore? Why I Think Switching To eight Makes Financial Sense
Singapore telco provider eight offers some of the cheapest and most value-for-money SIM-only mobile plan in Singapore for just $8 a month ...