Chinese companies have already taken the lead in 1H2023, contributing to 30% of the deal count and 56% of deal volume globally.
Singapore hangs first woman in 2 decades after she was convicted of trafficking 1 ounce of heroin
The Central Narcotics Bureau said the amount was "sufficient to feed the addiction of about 370 abusers for a week."
Singapore hangs first woman in 19 years following conviction for trafficking heroin
Singapore executed a woman for the first time in 19 years on Friday, marking the city-state's second death by hanging this week for convicted drug traffickers.
Interfaith harmony is a concerted practice in Singapore and part of national identity: Tharman
Interfaith harmony is not just an intellectual idea or attitude of mind, but an active and concerted practice in Singapore, said former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Saturday. Read more at The Business Times.
OPINION – The Hong Kong Delegation to Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia
The 7-day delegation led by Chief Executive John Lee to Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia from July 23 to July 29 had fruitful results and important economic implications for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
Singapore executes woman for drug offense in a 20-year first
Djamani was the second person to be executed in Singapore this week over a drug offense, as 57-year-old Mohd Aziz bin Hussain had been executed a few days prior.
How business-owners and entrepreneurs can raise business capital in Singapore
The lack of capital and the high cost of setting up a business in Singapore have often been cited as top hurdles to entrepreneurship in Singapore. However, that should never be the reason to hold back ...
Singapore PM’s Brother Says Ministers Misinterpret His Comments
The estranged brother of Singapore’s premier said the ministers of law and foreign affairs misinterpreted his comments about them, two days after they demanded an apology for allegedly defaming them.
Countdown for the launch of Singapore’s earth observation satellite commences
It will also be the first time that India has launched a satellite for Singapore. SRIHARIKOTA: The countdown for the launch of an earth observation satellite along with six co-passenger satellites to serve Singapore customers, onboard a PSLV rocket ...
Singapore can have ‘best of three worlds’ if I become President, says Ng Kok Song
If he is elected, former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam can return to the government and Harvey Norman Ossia founder George Goh can continue building his business, says presidential hopeful Ng ...
IN FOCUS: Why do underage maids risk working illegally in Singapore, and how do they slip through the cracks?
What drives some migrant domestic workers, some as young as 13, to try to work illegally in Singapore? CNA looks at how some manage to find their way here and the problems they face when they do.
MMEA: Maritime cooperation among Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore ensures peace in region
The strong cooperation among the maritime agencies of Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore can guarantee peace in the region’s waters while
Eligible parents in SIngapore to get enhanced Baby Bonus benefits from Aug 1, ahead of initial date in 2024
Parents will receive more funds in their newborns’ Child Development Account (CDA) earlier, with the increased Baby Bonus benefits being given out ahead of schedule.
OHCHR condemns executions in Kuwait and Singapore, pushes for global ban
Five prisoners were executed in Kuwait and two in Singapore this week, including the first Singaporean woman to be executed in nearly 20 years, prompting the UN human rights office (OHCHR) to issue a renewed condemnation of the death penalty,
UN urges moratorium after Singapore, Kuwait executions
The United Nations on Friday denounced the recent executions carried out by Singapore and Kuwait and called for the nations to impose a moratorium on carrying out the death penalty. Singapore on Friday hanged a 45-year-old citizen for drug trafficking, the city-state's first execution of a woman in nearly 20 years, officials said.
Singapore urges India to exempt it from export ban on non-basmati rice
The Singapore Food Agency said it was in close contact with New Delhi to seek exemption from the embargo It added there is enough rice for everyone in the city state 'if everyone buys just what we need' Singapore is in close contact with Indian authorities ...