ASEAN economies are on an upward growth trajectory and the region is now set to be the fourth-largest economy in the world by 2030.
Would you take the plunge? Ice baths are becoming mainstream in Singapore
Ice baths usually involve immersing one’s body in ice water at temperatures ranging from 10 deg C to 15 deg C. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Impact Investing Singapore – How To Invest To Double Your Money
In the past year, Palantir has launched a number of cooperations with the US Army. In addition to the aforementioned .699 billion order, Palantir also signed a four-year Army order last year. The ...
Historian says recent scandals raise serious questions about Singapore govt’s ability to maintain public trust
SINGAPORE: In a recent interview with the BBC, renowned historian Michael Barr indicated that the recent affair scandal involving two People’s Action Party (PAP) Members of Parliament (MPs) and the ...
Commentary: String of controversies a setback for Workers’ Party’s progress in Singapore
Workers’ Party’s latest controversies raise questions about the implications for the opposition landscape, says NTU political analyst Felix Tan.
Not easy but necessary to maintain racial, religious harmony in Singapore: Edwin Tong | Video
Speaking at the launch of a national festival on interracial unity, Culture, Community and Youth Minister Edwin Tong said the occasion was a reminder of lessons learnt from race riots that once shook Singapore - and of the need to focus on common ground rather than differences.
Singapore to nominate experienced politician for House Speaker as scandals rock city-state
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong intends to nominate Seah Kian Peng to be the next speaker of parliament after his predecessor resigned over an extramarital affair.
Singapore vows to ‘get to bottom’ of racial discrimination allegations made by police officer before his death
Before his death, Uvaraja Gopal detailed in a Facebook post what he said was a toxic work culture and added that he had sought help but was shunned.
Singapore To Probe Allegations Of Racial Discrimination Faced By Indian-Origin Cop Before Death
Following the death of an Indian-origin Singapore Police officer, the Law Minister of Singapore wrote to the police department to probe into racial discrimination faced by him prior to his death.
Armed robbery in Singapore Strait on the rise in first half of 2023
More incidents of armed robbery occurred in the Singapore Strait in the first half of 2023, amid a worsened socio-economic situation in the region, according to a sea crime watch group for Asia.
IN FOCUS: With rising private home prices, is climbing the property ladder harder?
Analysts had differing views on whether prices in the private and public property markets are diverging and if this can lead to more inequality. ( read original story ...)
Minister: Don’t overreact to ‘Chinese-dominant’ label put on Singapore society for political reasons by some countries
Some countries' leaders will always paint Singapore as being a Chinese-dominant society and such portrayals will not stop as domestic politics in ...
Singapore’s PAP, WP members concerned over handling of scandals but confident their parties can move on
Party insiders from both the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) and opposition Workers’ Party (WP) said that there were gaps in how their ...
Chinese property firm Country Garden’s bonds, stocks slump amid repayment worry
SINGAPORE: Bonds and stocks of major Chinese property developer Country Garden fell on Friday (Jul 21), as investors became increasingly concerned about its finances and repayment ability. The slide ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Navy receives first of four new German-built submarines
The vessel had arrived in Singapore on July 8 after a voyage from the German port of Kiel that started in late May.
Singapore to Nominate House Speaker as Scandals Rock City-State
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong intends to nominate Seah Kian Peng to be the next speaker of parliament after his predecessor resigned over an extramarital affair.