The campaign kicked off with a livestream event on 30 December 2022 that showcased some of these experiences. This was the first promotional destination campaign by STB and CTrip since China announced ...
Singapore businesses counting on ESG and metaverse to fuel growth in 2023, poll finds
Businesses here believe investments in the metaverse and sustainability will fuel growth in what is expected to be an uneasy year, a survey has noted. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to Luang Prabang, Laos, train journey: Travelling on a ‘Belt and Road’ China-built railway
It's now possible to travel from Singapore to Luang Prabang, Laos, by train - thanks to China's controversial 'Belt and Road' project.
‘Inherently speculative … slightly crazy’: Davos bigwigs snipe at crypto and call for more regulation
Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore said instead of regulating crypto it may be better to emphasize it’s unregulated so investors can make their own decisions.
‘Higher than usual’ surge in seafood prices in Singapore due to weather, high demand for CNY
With Chinese New Year taking place earlier this year in the midst of the seasonal rainy weather, fishmongers are saying that supplies of popular fish ...
Singapore Stock Market May Hand Back Wednesday’s Gains
The Singapore stock market bounced higher again on Wednesday, one day after snapping the two-day winning streak in which it had ...
Parliamentary committee asks Singapore Govt to review S$72.3b Covid-19 spending
A parliamentary committee has asked the Government to conduct a comprehensive review of the S$72.3 billion spent to combat Covid-19 in financial years ...
Which mobile operator provides the fastest internet in Singapore?
The median download speed for mobile in Singapore is 79.58 Mbps. Singtel outperformed other mobile operators in Singapore in terms of internet speed, delivering a median download speed of 120.24 Mbps ...
Singapore’s MRT network: How has it evolved and what will it look like by 2030?
The bustling Jurong East MRT station was also retrofitted with two new platforms in 2012, allowing two trains to enter and depart the station at the same time. Most of the core system replacements are ...
Singapore wants green fuel, not giant cable: Forrest
Andrew Forrest says he lost faith in Sun Cable’s management because, “They’re a little start-up that has lavish offices and are spending money like there’s no tomorrow.” ...
Commentary: As Singapore makes space for development, where will the animals live?
Singapore has done well in making multi-decade plans for where people will live. As more areas are cleared for urban development, a critical question is whether animals can have places to live and ...
Prospects for SME growth this year rest on success of China’s reopening: OCBC
SINGAPORE’S small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) barely stayed in growth territory in OCBC’s latest quarterly index of their performance, and their prospects this year will depend on how China’s ...
A Significant Crypto Market Maker Has Already Disassociated From the New 3AC Venture
Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Three Arrows Capital’s co-founders are teaming up with CoinFlex, which stated the partnership is an outgrowth of its “commitment ...
Crypto broker Genesis prepares bankruptcy filing as soon as this week
Crypto broker Genesis is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter, as the company works towards a deal with creditors after months of ...
Golf action aplenty in 2023 as Singapore’s courses play host to top stars
FOR the last six years except for Covid-hit 2021, the Singapore Open – the national golf tournament sanctioned by the Singapore Golf Association – took place right about now, in the middle of January.
Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group Operating in Indian Ocean, Deploys Fighters to Singapore
The Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group is now in the Indian Ocean exercising with the Indian Navy. At the same time, three Rafale fighter aircraft embarked on FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91) deployed ...