A Singapore nonprofit aiding the city-state’s transgender youths is striving to bring light to gender dysphoria in an exhibition happening later this week.
Singapore rescues 300 suspected migrants from sinking boat
Sri Lanka's navy said Monday that about 300 suspected migrants have been rescued by Singapore authorities after their boat started sinking. Navy spokesperson Indika de Silva said a Sri Lankan citizen ...
Inside the new business ‘snuggle class’ double beds
The trend to mix business with pleasure lends itself to an increase in demand in the premium leisure category." In ultra-swanky international first class, double beds have been the norm since the ...
10 Best Credit Cards in Singapore for Dining and Online Food Delivery
Singapore used to be a foodie’s paradise ... there are HSBC-wide dining 1-for-1 deals and discounts that cardholders can utilise via the HSBC Entertainer mobile app. Since both are great dining credit ...
Singapore to adopt solar forecasting model
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority now plans to adopt ... Mark also works online reporting on upstream technology and markets, as well as newly emerging solar regions.
‘Stop the Killing’ campaign seeks to abolish the death penalty in Singapore
Singapore executed 11 individuals this year on drug-related offenses, while an estimated 63 prisoners are currently on death row. Concerned about the judicial executions, a group of activists and ...
Singapore’s GST hike to go through after Bill passed in Parliament, with opposition MPs recording dissent | Video
Singapore's impending GST hike will kick in from next year after Parliament on Monday (Nov 7) passed a Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, although opposition MPs who were present recorded their ...
Singapore parliament approves GST hike, finance minister slams opposition calls for delay
From January 1, the GST will rise from 7 to 8 per cent, with a further hike to 9 per cent in 2024 Deputy prime minister and finance minister Lawrence Wong said opposition MPs who suggested ...
Singapore’s GST hike to go through after Bill passed in Parliament, with opposition MPs recording dissent
GST will increase from 7 per cent to 8 per cent from Jan 1, 2023 and from 8 per cent to 9 per cent from Jan 1, 2024.
No PR fast-track for top foreign talent, but Singapore gains if it can ‘anchor’ them: Tan See Leng
SINGAPORE: Singapore does not provide any guarantee or fast-track to permanent residency (PR) for employment pass or Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass holders, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng in ...
Singapore stocks end higher even as China’s Covid-19 curbs continue
SINGAPORE - Singapore shares closed higher on Monday (Nov 7), even as China’s decision over the weekend to stick to its zero-Covid policy dampened investor sentiment. The Straits Times Index (STI) ...
Singapore second largest source of FPI inflows in Indian equity markets, in October
In comparison to Mauritius-based offshore funds, which owned securities worth Rs4.69 lakh crore as of October 31, Singapore-based offshore funds held securities worth Rs4.89 lakh crore.
upGrad to invest $30 mn to launch 10 global campuses under new brand, hire 1,000 PhDs
Edtech major upGrad announced on November 7 that it will invest $30 million to launch 10 global institutes ... one will be opened in Singapore, and one in the Middle East, too, according to a press ...
Singapore launches its inaugural pavilion at COP27
SHARM-EL-SHEIK, EGYPT - Singapore launched its first pavilion at the United Nations COP27 climate conference on Sunday to showcase the Republic’s commitment to its climate ambitions, as well as its ...
SIA attributes strong results to early investment in capacity
Singapore Airlines (SIA) partially attributes recent strong financial results to its injection of capacity prior to the emergence of pent-up demand in 2022 as the region's travel restrictions eased.
Singapore: Blind widow, 84, recovers nearly RM4.63mil after suing her two younger children
INGAPORE, Nov 7 (The Straits Times/ANN): A blind woman, 84, successfully sued two of her children to recover nearly S$1.37 million (RM4.63 million) owed from the rental and sale of her late husband’s ...