For most of her life, Sabrina Vu had a car, even though you can’t drive far in her native Singapore, a city-state about a quarter of the size of Rhode Island.
Singapore: More teens sexually exploited by online predators, many cases unreported, say lawyers and counsellors
Ostracised and bullied in school, 11-year-old Jane (not her real name) sought refuge in an online karaoke app where she posted videos of herself singing the latest tunes.
Ong Beng Seng – A billionaire who courted Singapore’s political elite. It backfired.
Ong Beng Seng ways are taking centre stage after an investigation that has already toppled one of the most senior politicians in the city-state, which prides itself on a reputation for clean ...
”Had The Best Sleep”: Crypto Founder Calls Time In Singapore Jail An ”Enjoyable Experience”
Zhu Su, co-founder of failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital was released from a Singapore prison last month after serving three months for noncooperation with liquidators. according to South ...
Singapore can help Laos realise its potential, says minister, as the two nations mark 50 years of ties
Singapore started importing hydroelectricity from Laos through existing infrastructure in Thailand and Malaysia in June 2022. The Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project allows ...
National monuments of Singapore: MacDonald House
When it was completed, MacDonald House was one of the tallest buildings in Singapore and a prominent landmark on Orchard Road, which was then lined with shophouses. In addition to HSBC’s branch office ...
Michelin star-worthy bites and epic views: Singapore’s largest F&B container park opens Jan 29
There's a new kid on the block. Enter Cosford Container Park, an outdoor F&B container park in Changi that's touted to be Singapore's largest. Set to open to the public on Monday (Jan 29), the new ...
Soaring Childcare Costs, Singapore Car Angst: Sunday Asia Briefing
From Singapore autos to Japanese daycare, here’s an economic snapshot. The big hint. Investors are now about 50/50 on the odds of a Fed rate cut in March and will be looking for even the tiniest signs ...
10 shophouses owned by persons of interest in anti-money laundering probe put up for sale by DBS
SINGAPORE - Ten shophouses owned by two Chinese nationals who were reportedly linked to an accused person in the $3 billion money laundering case have been put on the market by DBS Bank as it seeks to ...
Johor urged to prepare for the Singapore crowd
“The Singapore crowd will usually come even before Chinese New Year,” he said. “As such, the authorities should already be monitoring the traffic situation. “While the car lanes seem to have become ...
DBS puts up shophouses for sale to recover loans amid money laundering probe
SINGAPORE – Ten shophouses owned by two Chinese nationals who were reportedly linked to an accused person in the $3 billion money laundering case have been put on the market by DBS Bank as it seeks to ...
Commentary: Is Singapore’s tech start-up scene giving CEOs a free pass for deception?
Founders of fledgling startups might be tempted to exaggerate achievements to pursue their ambitions, but this can be taken too far, says tech investor Gwendolyn Regina.
KPMG leaders say tax regime needs to be fine-tuned for Singapore to remain appealing: Budget 2024
Ajay Kumar Sanganeria and Mark Addy of KPMG Singapore call for clarity around tax credits, grant funding among others.
Here’s why business leaders worldwide choose Singapore for their careers, lives, and global reach
According to the 2023 World Happiness Report, Singaporeans’ quality of life is among the best worldwide, ranking 25 th as the happiest country in the world. And recently, it also ranked at the top as ...
Singapore can help Laos realise its potential, says Vivian, as the two nations mark 50 years of ties
Laos has plentiful supplies of renewable energy, especially hydropower, and can be a source of carbon credits. Read more at straitstimes.com.
More Singapore firms join trade fairs in China | Video
To fast track entry into China's growing market post-pandemic, more Singapore firms are signing up for mega trade fairs there. Around a tenth more joined events organised by the Singapore Business ...