Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, yesterday stressed that, the leadership renewal is on track and recent s
Singapore shares fall in early trading on Monday; STI down 0.6%
SINGAPORE stocks opened weaker on Monday (Aug 21) after global markets ended the week mixed. Read more at The Business Times.
Commentary: Taylor Swift, Coldplay concerts strike the right chord for Singapore’s stock market
The concert scene in Singapore is booming, with much-anticipated gigs by Taylor Swift and Coldplay next year. OCBC trading strategist Samuel Wong looks at how these concerts will benefit Singapore's ...
Singapore Telecommunications’ First-Quarter Profit Falls 23%
(Reuters) - Singapore Telecommunications on Monday reported a 23% decline in its first-quarter net profit owing to a one-off loss incurred by Airtel as the Nigerian naira depreciated sharply against the U.S. dollar.
Singapore to roll out targeted support for those in 50s and early 60s to cope with retirement
This group has been “particularly concerned” about the cost of living as they are approaching retirement, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Rally speech in Mandarin.
So much happened last week in Asia’s crypto scene
Last week was undoubtedly eventful in Asia’s crypto sphere, with groundbreaking developments and massive shifts taking place across various countries. With Singapore emerging as a hub for money ...
Non-profit calls for Singapore’s hydrogen investments to steer clear of non-green sources
SINGAPORE’s hydrogen strategy carries significant risks for investments into blue hydrogen or into use cases outside of hard-to-abate carbon-intensive sectors, a sustainable-development non-profit has said in a report.
Carnivorous ‘sea flowers’: 5 amazing anemones found in Singapore
This marine creature is often confused with a flower because of its ornate crown and stem-like body. But the sea anemone is a carnivorous animal that feeds by ensnaring unsuspecting prey in its venom-lined tentacles.
Celebrating Singapore, diver-style
The divers took part in a community-led survey at the Sisters’ Islands Marine Park. It is an annual activity started in 2018 by Friends of Marine Park volunteers to show appreciation for the citizen scientists who monitor local reefs and keep them litter-free. It is also to document the nation’s marine biodiversity.
Singapore PM says succession plan ‘back on track’ despite scandals
Singapore's leader said the spate of recent scandals that have shaken his ruling party would not derail his plans to hand over power. He did not, however, give a timetable for leadership change.
Singapore PM says succession plan ‘back on track’
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Sunday that plans to hand over power to a younger generation of leaders are "back on track" after being disrupted by the Covid pandemic.Lee, 71, had ...
Singapore beefs up retirement, public housing plan amid scandals
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he will help citizens cope with retirement and homeownership, seeking to refocus the agenda on core ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Says Political Succession Is On, Unmoved by Scandals
Singapore’s political succession plans are back on track after the pandemic and recent scandals won’t derail it, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said.
Singapore Unveils $7 Billion Retirement Plan for Those Above 50
Singapore will hand out a S$7 billion ($5.2 billion) pension fund top-up for citizens aged 50 and above to boost retirement savings amid rising costs of living, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said.
Singapore will weather storm of economic uncertainty, global warming affecting food prices, says PM in National Day Rally speech
Having come through the Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore is being tested again with an international environment fraught with tension and economic uncertainty as well as global warming, said Prime ...
Singapore announce RM24bil Majulah Package to help those aged 50 and older meet retirement needs
Lower and middle income Singaporeans aged 50 and above this year will get more help to boost their retirement savings under a new package announced on Sunday.