SINGAPORE: The police are investigating a passenger who was filmed prising open a door of a moving MRT train on Nov 29. In videos circulating online, a passenger can be seen wrestling with the sliding ...
Carbon credit analyst Sylvera opens Singapore office, partners government on offsetting goals
APAC commercial lead Louis Booth is part of the new outfit. The company is also helping to curate a new basket of “A-rated” nature credits with carbon bourse AirCarbon Exchange.
Singapore teen jailed for 16 years for killing schoolmate with an axe
A Singapore judge sentenced a teenager to 16 years in jail on Friday for killing a schoolmate with an axe in a crime that shocked the city-state in 2021.
India’s IPO Boom: A sign of vibrant markets and growing investor confidence
This IPO surge extends to the SME space as well ... Recently, even PhonePe's decision to relocate its base from Singapore to India last year after paying a huge tax in doing so showcases the faith in ...
Elite runners rediscover winning feeling with StanChart Singapore Marathon titles
Bahrain's Rose Chelimo and Kenyan David Barmasai Tumo won the women's and men’s race respectively. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Country clubs in Singapore seek to refresh offerings as youths lose interest in prestige factor
With recent news that the government will take back the land currently occupied by Raffles Town Club in 2026, CNA looks at what country clubs – once coveted by Singaporeans as part of the 5Cs – as ...
T-bills in Singapore: What it is, how to buy and the latest cut-off yield (28 November 2023)
The latest six-month Treasury Bills (T-bills) issued on 28 November 2023 had a cut-off yield of 3.8 per cent per annum, and the cut-off price was 98.105.With a S$13 billion applied amount, the total ...
Singapore sees jump in COVID-19 infections with recent doubling of cases
Although COVID-19 cases have risen, Singapore's Health Ministry says the overall incidence of respiratory illnesses has remained stable over the past month.
Singapore come from behind to beat France 5-2 at Women’s World Floorball Championship
Four goals in the final period helped the hosts turn the tables in their opening match. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore and Zurich Named World’s Most Expensive Cities
Singapore boasts the highest transportation costs globally and is also among the most expensive for clothing, groceries, and alcohol. According to the recently published Worldwide Cost of Living ...
IRA announces property tax rebate for 2024 to alleviate impact of increases
SINGAPORE: On Thursday, Nov 30, the Inland Revenue Authority (IRA) announced the property tax rebate for 2024 to alleviate the impact of increases in property taxes. In the coming year, property taxes ...
Philippine academic accuses NUS of dropping her from event over links to Singapore historian husband Thum Ping Tjin
Sol Iglesias, who is married to government critic Thum, said the university ‘disinvited’ her from speaking at a conference to be held in January.
Covid-19 cases in Singapore double, MOH advises public to stay vigilant
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has advised the public to remain vigilant amid the doubling of local Covid-19 cases and a rise in respiratory illnesses in temperate regions.
Firms adopt nature-based solutions to protect Singapore against climate change | Video
Whether it's shoring up coastal protection or using greenery to prevent flash floods, firms in Singapore are fighting global warming with nature-based solutions. It's all part of protecting the ...
Singapore invited to G20 Summit in Brazil in 2024
SINGAPORE: Singapore has been invited by Brazil to participate in the G20 Summit and meetings in 2024. Brazil took over the G20 presidency from India on Dec 1 and will hold next year’s summit in Rio ...
Vet Service proposes to allow HDB households to own up to two cats per flat, reversing 34-year ban in Singapore
A proposed move by the Government to allow Housing and Development Board (HDB) households to own up to two cats per flat, thereby reversing a 34-year ban on ...