The statement was in response to queries following the report by UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore will need to ‘build on our strengths’ to keep up with tourism competition in region: PM Wong
Speaking at the Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) annual Singapore Tourism Awards on June 28 at Raffles City Convention Centre, PM Wong noted that the country has come a long way in developing tourism, ...
‘We should position Singapore’s economy as a trusted, neutral node’: DPM Heng
DPM Heng added that it is important for the industry to have a “strong linkage” to the real economy. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore recognises 27 individuals and organisations for their contributions to tourism excellence in 2024 awards
The prestigious Singapore Tourism Awards 2024, held in the evening of June 28, honoured seven recipients for the Top Awards category as well as 20 top performers across the categories of Experience Excellence (Leisure/MICE),
The Gotham Group Signs Singapore Filmmaker Nelicia Low Ahead Of Karlovy Vary Debut For First Feature ‘Pierce’
EXCLUSIVE: The Gotham Group has signed Singaporean writer and director Nelicia Low ahead of the world premiere of her debut feature Pierce at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The thriller will be the first ever Singaporean feature to compete in the main Crystal Globe Competition of the Czech festival,
Singapore stocks lower again on Friday—STI dropped by 0.1%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks lower again on Friday’s open, June 28, reflecting a subdued global market. The Straits Times Index (STI ... Jasper Investments was the most actively traded stock by volume, ...
Singapore charges activists over pro-Palestinian letters
Three activists in Singapore have been charged over rallying people to deliver letters to the prime minister urging him to end ties with Israel. Singapore strictly regulates protests, and public ...
Singapore’s dirty money clean-up: US$2 billion laundering scandal prompts reforms
Singapore has rolled out a raft of measures to enhance its anti-money-laundering regime in recent months after a S$3 billion (US$2.2 billion) case involving 10 foreign nationals prompted critics to ...
Rising ISIS Threat in Southeast Asia Raises Security Concerns for Singapore
Singapore's Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam highlighted the growing influence of ISIS ideology in Southeast Asia and its implications for regional security. Recent arrests in Malaysia ...
Apple Vision Pro Launches in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore
Apple's Vision Pro spatial computing headset today arrived at Apple Store locations across China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore.
The Best Places to Eat in Singapore’s Changi Airport
With nearly 200 dining outlets dotted across four terminals and the iconic glass-domed mall called Jewel, Changi is one airport where the challenge lies not in scoring a decent meal, but deciding ...
Crunch some crickets: Insects on the menu at some bars and restaurants in Singapore
DINERS in Singapore will soon be able to try dishes such as pan-fried mealworms and cricket-topped sushi, once official approval is granted for insects to be sold for human consumption. Read more at ...
ISIS ideology resonates in Southeast Asia, says Singapore Minister
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) ideology continues to resonate in the Southeast Asian region and is fuelled by a virtual network of supporters, Singapore’s Home Affairs and Law Minister K ...
Singapore police block over 110 suspicious bank accounts for scam
Officers from Singapore's Anti-Scam Center blocked over 110 suspicious bank accounts and seized more than 400,000 Singapore dollars ($290,000) from June 17 to 24, according to the latest statement ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s BTO public housing: homewrecker or dealmaker as some couples tie knot for flats?
A study shows a possible link between a rise in marriages, Singapore’s public housing scheme and divorce rates. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered partners IMDA to promote digital literacy to seniors
STANDARD Chartered has teamed up with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to conduct digital literacy training for more than 1,000 seniors, in efforts to build a more inclusive digital ...