Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed the 123 Agreement on Wednesday. The 30-year pact, which is likely to be enforced by end-2024 ...
Brainstorm AI Singapore 2024: AI will have a $1 trillion impact in Southeast Asia, says Microsoft Asia president
Arvind JAIN, Glean, Ahmed MAZHARI, Microsoft Asia, Suthen Thomas PARADATHETH, Grab, Stephanie SY, Thinking Machines, Ayesha KHANNA, Addo AI ...
Singapore Airlines warns of pressure on passenger yields due to stiff competition
(Reuters) -Singapore Airlines on Wednesday warned that a key revenue metric would remain under pressure this year as rising competition crimps average fares and higher fuel costs dent profits. Airlines globally have been increasing the number of flights and routes to cater to robust air travel demand,
Singapore’s Nur Muhammad Asis makes history in signing for Portugal’s Estrela da Amadora
Nur Muhammad Asis has become the first Singaporean to sign professional terms with a Portuguese top-flight club after moving from Lion City Sailors to Primeira Liga outfit Estrela da Amadora. The initial one-year loan deal -- which will run through to June 2025 -- was announced on Wednesday and will primarily see Asis feature for ...
Reformative training for 21-year-old who sold Singpass info to write off S$1,000 in loan, stole bicycles in Bukit Batok
Unable to repay a loan that he had taken, Ng Zheng Quan agreed to give the moneylender his Singpass login details, in exchange for having S$1,000 written off from his loan.
New savings account for newborns under Baby Bonus scheme from July 1
The savings account is in addition to the existing Child Development Account (CDA), which is used for education and healthcare expenses. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, Asia markets react to BOJ rate hike; STI rises 0.4%
The local banks rose: DBS was up 0.1 per cent to $36.59; OCBC climbed 0.3 per cent to $14.85; and UOB, which releases second-quarter results on Aug 1, added 0.3 per cent to $32.35. THE BUSINESS TIMES ...
Singapore signs pact with US to deepen understanding of nuclear reactors, safety
SINGAPORE: Singapore and the United States on Wednesday (July 31) inked a 30-year agreement that will allow the Republic to learn more about the latest nuclear technologies and scientific research ...
Singapore Airlines reports lower first-quarter profit
Singapore Airlines reported a 38.4% fall in first-quarter net profit on Wednesday, hurt by lower yields and a rise in fuel costs.
Exclusive-New US rule on foreign chip equipment exports to China to exempt some allies, sources say
The Biden administration plans to unveil a new rule next month that will expand U.S. powers to stop exports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment from some foreign countries to Chinese chipmakers, ...
Manufacturing and services firms in Singapore upbeat about second half of 2024: Surveys
This is on the back of growing demand in semiconductors, increased travel and consumer spending. Read more at straitstimes.com.
TikTok-owner ByteDance’s Singapore workers suffer mass food poisoning
An office of TikTok-owner ByteDance in Singapore was hit by a mass food poisoning incident on Tuesday, according to local authorities.
Now a Singapore brand, bubble tea chain Playmade sets its sights on the US
BUBBLE tea chain Playmade began as a franchise from Taiwan, but has since become a Singapore brand – and is now poised to expand overseas. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore Manufacturers, Services Firms Signal Cautiously Positive Outlook
Singapore's manufacturers and services providers are cautiously upbeat about the outlook for their sectors for the rest of the year, survey data showed, in a positive sign of the city-state's economic ...
Singapore, US ink deal to study how nuclear technology can support climate and energy needs
No decision has been made on the deployment of nuclear energy in Singapore, officials reiterated.
Singapore startup Beep raises US$3.3 million in pre-series A investment round
BEEP, a Singapore-based Internet of Things startup, on Wednesday (Jul 31) announced the close of its US$3.3 million pre-series A investment round. Read more at The Business Times.