According to State of the CIO 2023 findings, 90% of CIOs say that their role is becoming more digital and innovation focused. Yet such ambitions come with a caveat as CIOs build a foundation for ...
Thank ‘El Nino’ for the heatwave, Singapore’s climate science advocate explains the blazing heat
Singapore content creator Woo Qiyun aka @theweirdandwild on social media has been a longtime advocate on environmental issues – and weighed in on the heatwave in a quick video.
‘She lucky this is Singapore’: Netizens praise strangers for aiding drunk woman found slumped on MRT train
It is always heartwarming to see when people come together in times of need.On Sunday (May 14), a TikToker user posted a video showing a woman who appears to be drunk, slumped on the MRT seats. In the
Blackpink fans in Singapore unhappy over concert experience
Singapore Blackpink standing pen fans upset over poor concert etiquette such as blocked views from handphones and props and intense shoving.
“I’m seeing more cellphones than faces”: Blackpink’s Jennie pleads with Singapore fans to enjoy the moment
K-pop megastars Blackpink returned to meet Singapore fans over the weekend for their world tour except this time, they saw more of a sea of phones than a pumped crowd.
ABSD: How long will Singapore continue flogging this dead horse?
In an opinion piece by Joseph Tan, the effectiveness of the Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD) in addressing price hikes in Singapore is questioned. Tan argues that the ABSD has failed to stabilize ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC targets ‘mid-teens’ Asia returns amid Ping An pressure
Top shareholder Ping An Insurance Group has criticized the bank’s current model in Asia as being inefficient. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Passes MAS’ Bill on ‘COSMIC’ to Gather Info on “Red Flag” Customers
The Singapore parliament has passed the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) bill to establish the COSMIC platform.
UOB unveils exclusive wine pairing dinners for cardholders
Cardholders can also attend invite-only wine masterclasses. UOB has inked a partnership with Robert Parker Wine Advocate to offer exclusive wine pairing dinners to the bank's cardholders. The two-year ...
dtcpay Officially Opens New Headquarters in Singapore
The new office, located at Cecil Street, aims to develop local talent and partnerships with companies by providing seamless digital payment solutions for merchants across different industries. dtcpay ...
S’pore now imports live chickens from Indonesia
Live broiler chickens, like other livestock, meat and egg items, can only be imported from sources accredited by SFA and AVS. The chickens are ensured to be free of high pathogeni ...
Singapore receives first-ever import of live chicken from Indonesia
Agri-food company, Japfa, delivered 23,000 live chickens to Singapore on 12 May, marking the first-ever fresh chicken export from Indonesia to the Lion City. In a bourse filing, Japfa said PT Ciomas ...
Crate and Barrel exits Singapore market in shock announcement
Home good retailer Crate and Barrel will be exiting the Singapore market, according to a statement on its social media channels. The European brand, which has been in Singapore for the last 10 years, ...
Naked roadside seduction: Singapore man caught baring it all on Sembawang road (Video)
An unsightly scene of a man baring it all while lying seductively on a road was captured on video by a driver recently.
Singapore releases $10 coin to mark Lee Kuan Yew’s 100th birth anniversary
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Monday (May 15) launched a $10 coin to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew.The coin pays tribute to Mr Lee's
NTU Singapore scientists discover why wavy wounds heal faster than straight wounds
Wavy wounds heal faster than straight wounds because shapes influence cell movements, a team of researchers at Nanyang Technological University,