A total of S$72.3 billion (RM232 billion) was spent from the public purse to tackle Covid-19 over the last two financial years. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to begin giving Covid-19 vaccines to children under 5
Singapore will soon roll out Covid-19 vaccinations for children below five and plans to introduce bivalent jabs targeting both the wildtype virus and its circulating variants, Health Minister Ong Ye ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore could be the escape route for China’s richest
Singapore has become the number one choice for high-net-worth families, individuals and business families belonging to mainland China. Here's why. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to allow national flag to be displayed more often; raises penalty for misuse
It comes after feedback from the public to allow greater flexibility in the use of the national symbols during various consultation exercises conducted over the last two years. The National Symbols ... ( read original story ...)
Former group CEO declares bankruptcy, wife tries to claim share of $3.82m landed property
A freehold, landed house in Ang Mo Kio, which used to belong to a former group CEO, has become part of a lawsuit brought about by his wife.The asset (or the net proceeds from its sale) is now under a ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart robbery copycat who targeted moneylender while carrying auxiliary police gun gets jail, caning
The former AETOS auxiliary police officer copied the Standard Chartered robbery, where offender James Roach showed the bank teller a note demanding money. However, in this case, he actually had a ... ( read original story ...)
More ships call at Singapore port in August to refuel due to steep drop in oil prices
Sales rose in August to 4.12 million tonnes, rising around 1.1 per cent compared with August last year. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Amid western sanctions, Gazprom Singapore pays ‘meagre’ penalty for defaulted LNG deliveries to India
A former unit of Russia's Gazprom is paying a 'meagre' penalty for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes it had failed to deliver to India since early June to absolve itself of all ... ( read original story ...)
Comparing the world’s 2 longest flights in Singapore business class
Just 2 miles separate the distance between the two longest flights in the world. Both of these routes operate to and from the New York City metropolitan area, and they’re both operated by Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
SingPost appoints Li Yu as CEO for International Business
He took on the role on 12 September. Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) has appointed Li Yu as the new CEO for its International Businesses. Yu took over the role on 12 September. “I am delighted to be ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Watch Fair to Debut in October 2022 as an Iconic Watch Fair, Presenting the Best of Watchmaking from Around the World
The Singapore Watch Fair 2022 will be dedicated towards educating and promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation for the art of horology. Previously a part of JeweLuxe, Singapore Watch Fair is ... ( read original story ...)
From block to blue ticks: How China became big business for Twitter
Even as China bars 1.4 billion citizens from Twitter, its local authorities are splurging on global advertising on the site, helping make the country the platform's fastest-growing overseas ad market ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore is releasing the power of M&A synergies
Vigorous dealmaking in the south-east Asian city-state of Singapore, however, is the hallmark of a dynamic startup ecosystem in which accumulated value, synergies and growth opportunities are ... ( read original story ...)
WTT Singapore Smash to return in 2023 with enhancements
Following a successful inaugural edition in March this year, the WTT Singapore Smash elite table tennis tournament will return with enhancements next March. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s digital bank Trust reaches 100,000 customers
Sign-ups were received from a diverse range of users in Singapore aged 18 to over 90, Trust Bank said. The digital lender–backed by Standard Chartered and the FairPrice Group–currently offers a credit ... ( read original story ...)
Bulk purchases of private property ‘uncommon’, market impact unlikely: Desmond Lee
What's the percentage of multiple-unit purchases among all private residential property units transacted this year? Find out how low it is. ( read original story ...)