INTERNATIONAL Finance Corp’s (IFC’s) commitments in Singapore surpassed US$1 billion for the first time as businesses in the country pursued more environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities, ...
Tough for Singapore shareholders to sue directors over climate risk: NTU study
SHAREHOLDERS in Singapore might find it difficult to mount a legal challenge against directors who fail to adequately address climate-related risks, according to a report by Nanyang Business School.
Singapore’s presidential race and how social media became a key battleground
From clips of the “orh nee children” interview to adorable videos of the crowd favourite feline Max, social media was a key battleground for the three-way fight in the just-concluded presidential election. Each of the three candidates’ social media ...
Companies in Singapore expanding mental health and wellness benefits for employees
Some employers offer life coaching, access to self-care apps and mental health insurance coverage. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore looking at ways to manage investments to safeguard economic resilience, national security
The move comes as countries around the world seek to limit foreign investments to protect national assets and critical industries. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tharman Shanmugaratnam The New Singapore President
SINGAPORE, Sept 2 (NNN-Bernama) - Tharman Shanmugaratnam is the new Head of State for Singapore after winning the Presidential race by a decisive margin on Friday.
Activities ‘make up’ for Singapore F1 capacity cuts; no manpower shortages expected: Tan See Leng
Grand Prix will see a “slight drop” in capacity this year, but many other activities “will make up for it”, Second Minister for Trade and Industry Dr Tan See Leng said on Sunday (Sep 3). Read more at ...
Singapore U-15 lose on penalties to BG Pathum in Lion City Cup final
SINGAPORE – Staging a late comeback after conceding an early goal, the Singapore Under-15 team took the Lion City Cup final to penalties on Sunday. The momentum seemed to be on their side, but it was not enough as the National Development Centre outfit ...
Dry weather, hot spots in Sumatra could lead to haze in Singapore: NEA
This, NEA said, has the potential to escalate the hot spot and haze situation there, leading to hazy conditions affecting Singapore. According to NEA, 28 hot spots were detected on Saturday and 23 on Sunday. The hot spots were mostly located in southern Sumatra.
India Permits Rice Export To Singapore
New Delhi, Aug 30 (KNN) The central government has decided to allow export of rice to Singapore to meet the food security requirements of the South East Asian nation. Two days ago, the Centre ...
Singapore F1 revenue to post ‘slight drop’ on capacity cuts, sufficient manpower to meet demand
Grand Prix revenue will post a “slight drop” in terms of absolute numbers this year due to capacity cuts, “but many of the activities will make up for it”, Second Minister for Trade and Industry Dr Tan See Leng said on Sunday (Sep 3).
Singapore Ministers Sue PM Lee’s Brother for Defamation
Singapore’s ministers of law and foreign affairs are suing the estranged brother of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for defamation.
A luxury tall ship is offering cat cruises for $165 in Singapore, replete with a 4-course dinner. Take a look inside.
Some cruise packages, like Tall Ship Adventure's "Meow-tastic V.I.C" package, come with a seven-course dinner, champagne, and flowers.
Interest rates ripples are being felt in the local home loan market
An influx of foreign investments can influence property prices and demand, indirectly affecting Singapore’s home loan market. 4. Consumer Confidence: The economic stability and robust job growth ... ( read original story ...)
Japfa completes new delivery of live chickens from Indonesia to Singapore
Indonesia-based agri-food company Japfa has announced another delivery of more than 32,000 live chickens to Singapore. The chickens were raised in Bintan by Japfa, which also operates pig farms in ...
Rental Tenancy Agreement in Singapore: 5 Things You Must Know Before Signing the Deal
After going through countless listings on PropertyGuru and viewing several properties along the way, you’ve finally found the perfect apartment to rent in Singapore. It’s clean, cosy, and the landlord ...