A Singapore-based recruiter has responded to online criticisms over her earlier remarks that companies prefer to hire foreign workers who are "hungrier" over locals.Appearing on an episode of CNA's ...
Singapore approves caning as punishment for male school bullies
Caning will be meted out at Singaporian schools as an anti-bullying disciplinary measure for boys only when "all other measures are inadequate".
Analysts upgrade DBS, lift target price on improved forecasts, wealth franchise growth
Increased inflows into Singapore from a flight to safety and the strong Singapore dollar may benefit bank, says OCBC Group Research Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore passes laws to manage incidents on cross-border railways ahead of RTS Link’s opening
New laws in Singapore detail how cross-border incidents on the RTS Link will be managed between Singapore and Malaysia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Flash flood in KPE slip road subsides; risk alerts for areas in Tanjong Pagar, eastern Singapore
A flash flood on the KPE slip road near Buangkok has subsided. Risk alerts were also issued for areas in Tanjong Pagar and eastern Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Singapore, Dubai, And The New Symbol Of Global Prosperity: Panama City
Singapore, Dubai, and Panama City are geographically privileged hubs for transportation, banking, and commerce. Yet only one city offers true accessibility for the average expat and investor.
Best fixed deposit rates in Singapore (May 2026)—minimum deposits from $500, rates up to 1.55%
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of bank account that pays account ...
Singapore must enable businesses to transform, workers to seize new opportunities in the ‘AI era’: Ng Chee Meng
Singapore does not want either extreme of unmanaged job disruption or workers pushing back defensively against AI, said the labour chief.
Centurion Accommodation REIT’s 1QFY2026 NPI of $37.5 mil outperforms IPO forecast by 2.4%
Centurion Accommodation REIT (CAREIT) has reported gross revenue of $52.5 million for the 1QFY2026 ended March 31, 2.7% higher than forecasted in its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus. The REIT ...
Singapore pushes CII operators to review cyber risk as AI speeds up attacks
The city-state flags rising cyber risks to critical infrastructure as AI models like Anthropic’s Claude Mythos speed up vulnerability discovery and exploitation.
Singapore-washing isn’t over. Manus may have just done it wrong.
Chinese authorities’ decision last week to block Meta’s purchase of the AI startup Manus has sparked outcry over Beijing cracking down on its cutting-edge businesses, purportedly sent chills through ...
Wealth flows into Singapore as Chinese invest in property
Chinese developers who have had experience in Singapore are now familiar with the rules, regulations and market behaviour, and are expected to continue bidding to replenish their landbanks," said ... ( read original story ...)
New Business Corridors Reshape Property Values in Jurong and Changi
Explore how emerging business corridors in Jurong and Changi are reshaping property values, driving demand, and influencing real estate investment trends in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
UOB becomes first bank to move into Punggol Digital District
The move follows earlier plans first announced in 2023, when the bank committed more than $500 million to build a 300,000 sq ft global technology and innovation centre in PDD.
StanChart’s VC arm backs crypto firm GSR at US$1 bil valuation
The investment sees SC Ventures become GSR’s first external shareholder, according to a statement Tuesday in Singapore.
ATxSummit 2026 Brings Global Leaders to Singapore to Chart AI’s Future Across Asia
World Bank Group, NVIDIA, Google, Amazon and OpenAI join global policymakers and leaders to address how AI is transforming economies, industries and societies.