Caught between a declining birthrate and a rising anti-immigrant sentiment, Singapore has decided to retrain its own citizens for tech jobs that are expected to drive the country's growth. ( read original story ...)
How Singapore is turning car parks into farms
Eyleen Goh runs a farm from the top deck of a car park in Singapore.And this is not a small operation - it supplies nearby retailers with up to 400kg of vegetables a day, she says."Singapore is quite ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Minute: Singapore takes a new approach to solve a chicken shortage
Consumers around the world have faced shortages of various products over the last two years. For several reasons, this summer in Singapore, there’s been a shortage of chicken. And that’s led to some ... ( read original story ...)
Zilingo COO quits in latest blow for Singapore startup
The chief operating officer of Zilingo Pte has resigned from the company after a tenure during which the fashion e-commerce startup rose to prominence before plunging into a crisis. ( read original story ...)
Singapore trip cancelled, Kejriwal tries to mend fences with LG
After meeting with Vinai Kumar Saxena, the Chief Minister said the meeting was held in a cordial environment. He said in the meeting several issues including water, cleanliness and electricity were ... ( read original story ...)
Mayor LaToya Cantrell cancels trip to Singapore to ’embed herself with the NOPD’
Mayor LaToya Cantrell suggested in a radio interview on Friday morning that she had canceled plans to travel to Singapore this week, though her office did not immediately clarify if ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart unveils $500 million share buyback as rising rates boost H1 profit
Standard Chartered reported first-half pre-tax profit rose 19 per cent, above market expectations, as the emerging markets-focused lender benefitted from rising interest rates and gave an upbeat ... ( read original story ...)
Flexible spaces, leveraging technology important to build cities of the future in a post-COVID world | Video
Building cities of the future will not only require leveraging technology, but also designing spaces that are flexible enough to cater for different uses and scenarios. This is especially important in ... ( read original story ...)
Luxury goods scam: Second suspected accomplice to be charged after helping couple flee Singapore
A second man was arrested in Malaysia on Friday (July 29) for his suspected involvement in helping a couple flee Singapore earlier this month. ( read original story ...)
Mayor LaToya Cantrell hints at canceling Singapore trip on WBOK
Mayor LaToya Cantrell suggested in a radio interview on Friday morning that she had canceled plans to travel to Singapore this week, though her office did not immediately clarify if ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 7,938 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 7,938 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total tally to 1,702,392. Of the new cases, 797 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 7,141 ... ( read original story ...)
Second Malaysian arrested for helping couple behind luxury goods scam flee Singapore
The 38-year-old Malaysian allegedly conspired with his compatriot to help the Singaporean and Thai couple escape from Singapore. ( read original story ...)
UOB posts 11% rise in Q2 net profit
SINGAPORE: Singapore's smallest listed lender, United Overseas Bank (UOB), reported a rise of 11 per cent in second-quarter profit, supported by a strong improvement in net interest income amid ... ( read original story ...)
Opportunities for Australian F&B Brands in Singapore
Singapore is highly dependent on food and beverage imports and the country presents a highly lucrative market for Australian food brands. ( read original story ...)
Singapore lawyer suspended three years for ‘lazy, shoddy’ work for client who went on to carry out scam
A conveyancing lawyer of almost 30 years' standing was today suspended from practice for three years, after he falsely attested to his client signing ... ( read original story ...)
Second man arrested for his suspected involvement in helping fugitive couple flee Singapore after they allegedly fail to delivery luxury goods
SINGAPORE: A second man has been arrested for allegedly helping the couple with possible links to the Tradenation luxury goods scam to flee Singapore. The 38-year-old man will be charged in court on ... ( read original story ...)