SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived at the National Day Parade on Friday (Aug 9) wearing a pair of black New Balance shoes that have sparked chatter among netizens online.
DBS chief Piyush Gupta to step down; Tan Su Shan to take the top job
He will be succeeded by Ms Tan Su Shan, who was appointed on the same day as deputy CEO, in addition to her current role as group head of institutional banking. She will succeed Piyush Gupta as CEO ...
Kishore Mahbubani on Singapore’s ‘secrets’ to success and why he annoyed Lee Kuan Yew
In his book ‘Living the Asian Century’, the veteran diplomat explains the principles behind Singapore’s winning governance model.
Singapore PR fined $1,000 for not wearing seat belt properly during holiday in Australia
She was caught by traffic cameras with her seat belt tucked under her arm while riding shotgun in a rental car. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore plans open-top bus parade for Olympics heroes, lauds ‘gritty performances’ after winning first bronze in eight years
Singapore announced that the nation will be celebrating its Olympians with an open-top bus parade on August 14. According to CNA, Singapore ...
From home patient care to drinking soup, this doctor is using design thinking to reshape ageing in Singapore
Geriatric specialist Dr Wong Sweet Fun from Khoo Teck Puat Hospital never set out to be a design leader, yet the elder care programmes she has designed have been so successful, they have swiped ...
Seoul-mates: What South Koreans love about Singapore
Singaporeans may be in love with many things Korean, but the South Koreans, too, envy many aspects of Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Travel experiences in Singapore to gain insight into local culture
Traveling back in time at the “pink diamond” museum and savoring fine cuisine in a Peranakan paradise are among experiences in Singapore for gaining understanding of local culture.
US Crypto Firm BitGo Secures Major Payment License in Singapore
California-based cryptocurrency custody firm BitGo is significantly expanding its global footprint by securing regulatory approval in Singapore, a key financial hub known for its crypto-friendly ...
Me & My Money: Her first investment failed, but fintech firm exec says investing early is no mistake
Investing from a young age allows one to take advantage of dollar-cost averaging. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Guide To Understanding Secondary Listings On The Singapore Exchange (SGX)
Secondary listings on the SGX is one way for companies to reach out to a wider investor base and to attract more capital to the company
Gurdwara marks centenary celebrations with prayers on Singapore national day
A gurdwara is celebrating its centenary by recapping the arrivals of early Sikhs from Punjab in the 1800s including a revolutionary who fought for India’s independence from the British Raj but was ...
As an introvert, I like Singapore for not being overtly friendly
It is nice to have options about how friendly to get and not invade other people’s mental space. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Expat says he’s leaving Singapore to work elsewhere if lack of work-life balance is the norm in SG
SINGAPORE: When an expatriate employee asked online whether the lack of work-life balance they are... The post Expat says he’s leaving Singapore to work elsewhere if lack of work-life balance is the ...
Singapore is the most expensive country in Southeast Asia—report
SINGAPORE: Singapore has a cost of living index of 85.9, which is considerably higher than... The post Singapore is the most expensive country in Southeast Asia—report appeared first on The Independen ...
UK food and beverage sector offers opportunities for Singapore companies despite rising shipping costs: Enterprise SG
Enterprise Singapore says it's seeing growing opportunities for Singaporean companies in UK's food and beverage industry, with food exports up 10 per cent annually, in the past decade, but rising ...