Rwanda's approach of banning plastic bags with stiff penalties in 2008 has reaped environmental rewards. What lessons could Singapore learn in its own push to cut its massive amounts of plastic waste? ( read original story ...)
In under two years, Singtel’s 5G SA network achieves over 95% coverage in Singapore
Singapore's largest telco, Singtel, has achieved a major milestone of achieving over 95% standalone 5G nationwide coverage in less than two years after turning on its 5G network in September 2020. The ... ( read original story ...)
Zoukout Singapore returns to Sentosa in December 2022 after three-year hiatus
For those who still think back on Zoukout with fond memories and wished those few nights of sandy revelry would be a reality again, we have good news: Zoukout Singapore is making a comeback in 2022. ( read original story ...)
‘Common corridor is our property’ says resident with birds creating noise, nuisance for neighbour
I talk to them, they will tell me off, that the common corridor is their property. Town Council wouldn’t bother,” said the resident who tried addressing the matter. ( read original story ...)
100 suspected drug offenders arrested in Singapore, drugs worth RM1.51 million seized, says narcotics department
The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) arrested 100 suspected drug offenders in an islandwide bust between July 18 and 22, seizing drugs with a street value of about $470,000. ( read original story ...)
World Cities Summit: Arvind Kejriwal’s Request To Present Delhi Model In Singapore Rejected, CM Seeks MEA’s Clearance
Scheduled to begin on July 31, CM Arvind Kejriwal's request to attend the World Cities Summit has been rejected. His Deputy Manish Sisodia blamed Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena for being a roadblock ... ( read original story ...)
Exporting chicken to Singapore will prep Indonesian businesses for more overseas expansion
With Indonesia starting to export chicken to Singapore, its poultry companies must take steps to improve their operations and raise competitiveness, which will put them in good stead for expansion ... ( read original story ...)
Why do Singapore and Malaysia have a more favourable view of China than the US?
The two Southeast Asian states were outliers in a poll in which 25,000 respondents from 19 countries held mostly unfavourable views of Beijing Some ethnic Chinese may view the Asian power as being ... ( read original story ...)
30 year-old earning $20,000 a month – Should he buy a Property or Stocks / REITs in 2022? (Singapore Investor)
I’m also awarded an additional $100k USD of stocks that will be vested across 4 years. I’m 30 yo. No debt, no property. I plan to get married in 1-2 years time, so I need to keep in mind the big home ... ( read original story ...)
Top Stock Highlights of the Week: Financial Literacy, MAS, Technology Giants and Singapore Tourist Arrivals
We look at the advancement of financial literacy, technology giants’ hiring practices and tourist numbers in Singapore. The post Top Stock Highlights of the Week: Financial Literacy, MAS, Technology ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore private home prices up 3.5% in 2Q, above estimate
PRIVATE home prices rose 3.5% in the second quarter (2Q) from the previous three months, fuelled by a sharp turnaround for apartments in the city fringe and the continued strength of the landed market ... ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand Investment: Off To A Good Start
CapitaLand Investment has been a good investment for those that owned it from the start. It is well managed with a solid balance sheet. ( read original story ...)
Singapore MoH urges people to go to emergency department only for serious conditions after jump in visits
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is urging people not to visit the emergency department except for serious or life-threatening emergencies after a jump ... ( read original story ...)
Jetstar says it has ‘no intention’ of moving to Singapore’s T4, ‘extremely disappointed’ at Changi Airport Group’s announcement
Sri Lankan security forces demolished the main anti-government protest camp in the capital yesterday, evicting activists in a pre-dawn assault that ... ( read original story ...)
Micheál Martin visits Singapore prison that held his uncle
The taoiseach (Irish PM) has paid tribute to his uncle who was held as a prisoner of war in Singapore during World War Two. Micheál Martin visited the Changi Chapel and Museum as he wrapped up a ... ( read original story ...)
Taoiseach pays emotional visit to Singapore prison camp that held his uncle
THE TAOISEACH HAS described visiting a Singapore site where his uncle was held as a prisoner of war during the Second World War as an “emotional experience”. Micheál Martin toured Changi Chapel and ... ( read original story ...)