Under Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore has held its own in an era of globalised finance and cutting-edge tech, while continuing his venerated father’s policy of muzzling free media and ...
Singapore rolls out new industry benchmark for sustainable finance skills
As the city-state seeks to expand its sustainable finance workforce over the next few years, the sector’s national certification agency has pushed out a “skills badge” that can be used to assess the ...
I bought a duplex as my first home. I still have a mortgage, but I only pay around $900 a month and have no regrets.
Dominique Raroha bought a duplex for her first home instead of a traditional apartment or house. The rental income helps pay her mortgage.
Green and Digital Shipping Corridor for Ports of LA, Long Beach and Singapore could create 700 jobs
A study of the environmentally minded initiative highlights the potential socioeconomic impact of using more zero- and near-zero emission fuels and leveraging on digital solutions as well.
This small Southeast Asian country has ‘engineered’ a society that lives to 100 – here’s how
Singapore is the world's latest "blue zone" — defined as a place where people live longer and healthier lives. "Singapore has ... the highest health-adjusted life expectancy in the world. So ...
Apple’s plan to invest over S$340M to expand AMK campus welcomed as CEO meets Singapore govt leaders
The Apple CEO was in Vietnam on Apr 16, meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and pledging to up investments. “He said Apple plans to buy more components and accessories for its devices from ...
New Zealand face tough Singapore title defence at HSBC SVNS
New Zealand are in Pool A with Argentina, who sit at the top of the men’s SVNS standings with 94 points after three wins in six events, Australia and Canada. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Apple’s S$340m investment will help Singapore develop as regional tech hub: Analysts
Tech giant Apple's latest investment in Singapore is poised to help the country develop as a regional tech hub, according to market observers. The California-based firm is putting in S$340 million to ...
Canadian teams learn draw for final HSBC SVNS regular-season stop in Singapore
Fifth-ranked Canada has been drawn with No. 1 New Zealand, No. 7 Ireland and No. 12 Spain in Pool A in women's play at the Singapore Sevens. The draw for the May 3-5 tournament at Singapore National ...
Tim Cook visits Singapore as Apple invests in a $250 million AI campus expansion
CEO Tim Cook has continued his tour of Asia by visiting Singapore, where he announced that Apple will spend $250 million to expand its existing campus there.
Apple plans to invest more than $250 mln to expand Singapore campus
Apple Inc plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its regional campus or operations in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore, according to a company statement dated April 17.
Apple to Invest $250M+ in Singapore Campus to Expand AI Roles
Apple has announced over $250 million of investment to enhance its campus in Singapore's Ang Mo Kio district, where it has earmarked ...
Singapore Market rises 1.05%
At closing bell, the Straits Times Index (STI) index was up 32.97 points, or 1.05% to 3,187.66 after trading between 3,160.22 and 3,197.20. Volume of 1.88 billion shares worth S$1.43 billion changed ...
ROE target of 14% is ‘decent’ for UOB: CEO Wee Ee Cheong
UOB’S target to achieve a return on equity (ROE) of 14 per cent is “decent”, said UOB group chief executive and deputy chairman Wee Ee Cheong. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore shares rose on Thursday—STI climbed by 0.3%
SINGAPORE: Singapore shares rose on Thursday morning, forging ahead despite a mixed bag of results from the US and other regional markets. The Business Times reports the Straits Times Index (STI) ...
Singapore visitors in Dubai for crypto events face wash-out as floods hit
The heaviest rains on record battered parts of the United Arab Emirates on April 16, causing flash floods in some areas and triggering a gridlock in Dubai. Dubai International Airport was hit by the ...