Rents in Singapore's private residential market rose by double-digits in the first half of this year, a rate not seen since 2007 Rising domestic demand and supply chain issues as a result of Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
‘So what!’ Man cuts into lane after crossing Tuas Second Link to JB, flashes Malaysian passport at ‘Singapore’ driver
Do locals get the right of way? One Malaysian driver crossing the Tuas Second Link over to Johor apparently thinks so.A video showed the man cutting in front of another car after exiting the land ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba and partners to redevelop AXA Tower into Singapore’s tallest tower
China’s leading e-commerce group Alibaba Group Holding is building Singapore’s tallest skyscraper by redeveloping the AXA Tower in the city’s financial hub, two years after buying half of the $1.68 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Foreign Minister calls India’s digital identity a “clear opportunity”
Praising India for its digital identity, Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said that it is a "clear opportunity" for the country. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka Urges Singapore To Extend Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Visit Pass By 2 Weeks: Report
Amid the economic turmoil in Sri Lanka, the island nation has reportedly urged Singapore authorities to allow Gotabaya Rajapaksa to stay for two more weeks. ( read original story ...)
Formerly stateless, now this Singapore citizen is free to sink roots and travel without fear
Mr Alex Alrivers still feels nervous every time he enters an airport to travel overseas. Despite having attained his Singapore citizenship and receiving ... ( read original story ...)
Love, marriage and a new family made her stay in Singapore and call it home
Settling down in Singapore for the long-term was not on the cards for 34-year-old Jessica Santos, a graphic designer who uprooted her life in the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Incredibly frustrating’: Broadcast issues during EPL games infuriate StarHub customers
Frustrated and fuming football fans once again took to social media on Saturday (Aug 6) to complain about StarHub's broadcast service, after some subscribers experienced disruptions during English ... ( read original story ...)
National Day Special: Formerly stateless, now this Singapore citizen is free to sink roots and travel without fear
As part of TODAY's National Day Special this year exploring the sense of belonging, senior journalist Justin Ong speaks to a formerly stateless man to find out what his life is like now, after ... ( read original story ...)
National Day Special: Love, marriage and a new family made her stay in Singapore and call it home
Settling down in Singapore for the long-term was not on the cards for 34-year-old Jessica Santos, a graphic designer who uprooted her life in the Philippines and came to the city-state on an ... ( read original story ...)
From Singa to Sharity: Celebrating Singapore’s mascots
One of our most beloved mascots, Singa was launched in 1982 as the face of the National Courtesy Campaign with the slogan, “Courtesy is part of our tradition, it’s so nice to be courteous”. In 1997, ... ( read original story ...)
Both Singapore teams advance to table tennis women’s doubles semi-finals at Commonwealth Games
SINGAPORE: Both Singapore teams in the table tennis women's doubles reached the semi-finals of the 2022 Commonwealth Games after overcoming their opponents on Saturday (Aug 6). Feng Tianwei and Zeng ... ( read original story ...)
Pictet Wealth Management Asia and Citibank Singapore on the Changing Nature of Wealth in Asia
Tee Fong Seng, Chief Executive Officer, Pictet Wealth Management Asia and Ashmita Acharya, Retail Banking Head, Citibank Singapore discuss the future of wealth in Asia and share wealth management ... ( read original story ...)
Tales for National Day: Authors reflect on Singapore at middle age
Four local writers pen stories responding to the nation at middle age, between recovery from Covid-19 and the resurgence of the virus. Where do we go from here? Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
How to Make a Singapore Sling, a Classic Gin Cocktail That Packs a Juicy Punch
Most of what you know about the Singapore Sling is wrong. And also maybe right. It’s hard to say. Some cocktails have a history so contested, so laden with switchbacks and apocrypha, the general ... ( read original story ...)
DBS can challenge a smaller HSBC — with the Fed’s help
The battle for Asia’s preeminent financial institution will be fought with the Federal Reserve providing ammunition — to both sides. Just how much profit each can squeeze out of US monetary tightening ... ( read original story ...)