Rajapaksa, 73, arrived in Singapore on July 14 on a 'private visit' from the Maldives after he fled his country to escape a popular uprising against his government's economic mismanagement. He first ... ( read original story ...)
Rising Rates to Cushion Impact on Asia Banks From Slowing Economies
But analysts warn that rising credit impairments and weak financial markets could weigh on banks' performance as the macro environment deteriorates. Singapore banks are expected to report 10 basis ... ( read original story ...)
F1 night race 2022: Singapore GP ‘confident’ turnout will match second-highest of 268,000 in 2019
The organiser of the Formula One (F1) night race is optimistic that the attendance here this year will be similar to the strong turnout in 2019 of at least 268,000 fans. That was the second-highest ... ( read original story ...)
Company fined $5,000 for illegally importing about 250kg of vegetables
Illegally imported vegetables are of unknown sources and can pose a food safety risk. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 11th case of monkeypox
SINGAPORE - One more local monkeypox case was reported in Singapore on Wednesday (July 27), bringing the total number of cases detected here to 11. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 8,763 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 8,763 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total tally to 1,685,889. Of the new cases, 719 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 8,044 ... ( read original story ...)
Will Singapore see surge in Covid-19 deaths that New Zealand is facing now?
While most people in both countries have been fully vaccinated, many more here have received booster shots. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
‘Singapore needs to get back to achieving high workplace safety standards’
From a tender system that considers a contractor's safety record to monthly safety inspections often involving senior management, workplace safety starts at the top for property developer Keppel Land ... ( read original story ...)
GIC increases investments in inflation-resilient assets as 20-year annualised real return dips to 4.2%
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC says its diversified portfolio and cautious investment stance have helped to cushion its performance from the market correction that occurred in early 2022. ( read original story ...)
Floating Oil Storage Stacks up in the Singapore Strait
The number of tankers used for storing fuel oil along the Singapore Strait has risen since the Ukraine war broke out and could ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Novel solutions required to tackle threats of irredentist claims targeting Singapore
Indonesian preacher Abdul Somad Batubara was barred entry into Singapore due to a history of extremist and segregationist teachings, creating uproar among his followers. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: A hub for the art market in Southeast Asia
Singapore is often called the Switzerland of Asia, thanks to its abundance of billionaires, its advantageous tax system and its very high GDP per capita. It is therefore not surprising that the city-s ... ( read original story ...)
Will Singapore see the surge in Covid-19 deaths New Zealand is experiencing now?
Singapore has been seeing between zero and four deaths a day over the past few months. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Biennale gets a name: Natasha
Art can be intimidating. Which is why the organisers of this year's Singapore Biennale have decided to put a friendly face - or rather, name - to it: Natasha. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore extends visa for Sri Lanka’s ex-leader: local media
Singapore has extended a short-stay visa for Sri Lanka's deposed president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, local media in the city-state reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Decision to stop coal financing was among toughest of my tenure at DBS: CEO Piyush Gupta
SINGAPORE - Defunding coal was one of the toughest decisions that DBS chief executive Piyush Gupta has had to make during his tenure leading South-east Asia's largest bank by assets. Speaking at the ... ( read original story ...)