Australia bans under-16s from social media, while Singapore limits smartphones in schools. Singapore to build hospitals faster and cheaper with new standardised design framework.
Newly declassified Albatross File forces rethink of Singapore’s independence story
Newly declassified Albatross File documents and oral histories are forcing a rethink of a familiar story — that Singapore's independence was thrust upon it when it split from Malaysia in 1965. Their ...
$1.7m lost to fake investment products on shell apps since October
The police are warning members of the public that scammers are using shell investment applications to sell fake products.In a statement on Tuesday (Dec 9), the police revealed that there have been at ...
SpaceX to pursue 2026 IPO raising far above US$30 bil
SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for an initial public offering that would seek to raise significantly more than US$30 billion ($38.91 billion), people familiar with the matter said.
Financial Stress Keeps Singapore Awake, while Overall Well-Being in APAC Lags Behind Global Peers
Despite mounting stress due to sustained concerns with the cost of living, vitality and overall well-being levels in Singapore remain consistent with last year. However, stress has a demonstrable ...
Singapore Tonight – Tue 9 Dec 2025
From business to politics, health to technology, we bring you up-to-date with the latest news on Singapore and analyze how these events may affect you tomorrow.
Singapore must take bolder steps to maintain global financial hub
The city-state must seize opportunities such as launching a digital Singdollar to continue punching above its weight on the global financial stage, according to former DBS chief executive Piyush Gupta ...
Singapore’s name comes from Sanskrit, Teo Chee Hean says as he hails India ties
Teo Chee Hean said Singapore’s name comes from Sanskrit, underscoring India’s early influence as he praised deepening India-Singapore ties, the role of the Indian diaspora and India’s economic reforms ...
JTC’s next-gen estate signals Singapore’s push to lead in advanced manufacturing
Jurong Innovation District’s Bulim Square offers companies access to the advanced manufacturing ecosystem. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
TPG applies to take part in Singapore mobile spectrum auction
Australian fixed-line telecommunications provider TPG has announced submitting an expression of interest for prequalification for Singapore's mobile spectrum auction, in hopes of becoming the fourth ...
Singapore must take bolder steps to keep thriving as a global financial hub: Ex-DBS chief
Several blockchain and tokenisation pilots remain on an experimental level, Mr Piyush Gupta said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SEA Games 2025: Team Singapore can win away-record 60 golds in Thailand
In 2017, Singapore won 57 golds, 58 silvers and 73 bronzes across 35 sports – its best for an away Games. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Eyes Better Aviation Weather Resilience With New Program
SINGAPORE—The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the National Environment Agency (NEA) have jointly launched a new multidisciplinary Aviation Meteorological Program aimed at advancing ...
Malaysian influencer faces criticism for promoting Singapore tourism
A one-minute promotional video for Singapore has thrust Malaysian influencer Sofian Mohamad Sofian into a surprising cross-border controversy.
Best credit card promotions in Singapore (Dec 2025): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and more
This December, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with welcome gifts like: the latest Apple iPhone 17 Pro, 256GB (worth $1,759) a $20,000 Dream Holiday a 1-night stay at Capella ...
SGX’s Crypto Futures Draw New Liquidity, Not Diverted Cash, Exchange Boss Says
"Like rupee/CNH futures launches, it creates new markets without killing OTC," Syn said in an interview, adding that early volume trends point interest from institutional-grade hedge funds experienced ...