In the 1970s, amidst the cacophony of constant bombing and shelling, nine-year-old Lakshmi Mohanbabu and her family moved to war-torn Afghanistan while others tried to flee the chaos. ( read original story ...)
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (1-7 August)
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (1 to 7 August): National tchoukball women's team win historic first title. Singap ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore beauty brand Allies of Skin went from ‘unknown’ to global cult fave in 6 years
Allies of Skin products are found in some of the most prestigious retailers in 34 countries, including Sephora, Harrods, Revolve and Space NK. Not to mention at Walmart stores in the US. CNA Lifestyle ... ( read original story ...)
New frog species discovered in Singapore for 1st time in nearly 40 years
The greyish-brown frog, which is barely bigger than a marble, was named Subaraj's paddy frog after the late conservationist Subaraj Rajathurai. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Floating farms and ‘soft’ robots: SUTD students tackle Singapore’s challenges
Many teamed up with agencies like GovTech on issues like waste collection and road maintenance. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Shell’s Singapore hub questioned as gas pressure mounts
The petroleum giant has confirmed it is selling Queensland gas to global customers through a Singapore marketing hub, raising questions about potential transfer pricing to lower domestic tax payments. ( read original story ...)
Badminton: Yeo Jia Min clinches singles bronze for Singapore at Commonwealth Games
SINGAPORE: Yeo Jia Min clinched bronze for Singapore in the women's singles at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Sunday (Aug 7 local time) after overcoming a spirited battle from Scotland's Kirsty ... ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand Investment India looks to double assets under management to $8 billion
"IT companies have added massively to their headcount and there is a huge demand for office space, but the supply is still constrained. We are quite bullish about India and will be acquiring ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Jessica Tan, Terry Hee book place in Commonwealth Games badminton mixed doubles final
SINGAPORE: Jessica Tan and Terry Hee upset Malaysia’s top seeded pairing of Tan Kian Meng and Lai Pei Jing on Sunday (Aug 7) to book their place in the mixed doubles badminton final at Commonwealth ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Group bullish on India, to grow through ‘phygital’ model, says CEO
DBS Group is bullish about business opportunities in India and has employed a phygital strategy, offering best-in-class digital capabilities to customers supported by a strong physical network ... ( read original story ...)
Table tennis: Feng Tianwei beats Zeng Jian in all-Singapore women’s singles final at Commonwealth Games
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Feng Tianwei beat compatriot Zeng Jian to take home the gold medal on Sunday (Aug 7) in the table tennis women's singles event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. World number 16 ... ( read original story ...)
Fun ways to celebrate the Singapore spirit with kids
SINGAPORE - Two-year-old Emmanuel Wu attended the National Day Parade preview at the Marina Bay floating platform on July 23, along with his seven-year-old sister Emma Joy. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Group bullish about India, to grow through ‘phygital’ model in country: says CEO Piyush Gupta
"Our digital capabilities have helped us serve our customers seamlessly even during the pandemic in all our markets, including India. Our suite of digital offerings helped MSMEs (Micro, Small and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore FM Hails India’s Digital Identity, Terms It ‘clear Opportunity’ For His Country
Vivian Balakrishnan complimented India's digital identification and payment systems, adding that it presents a "clear opportunity" for his nation. ( read original story ...)
Is Singapore still a ‘tenant’s haven’ as rents heat up and more Hong Kong expats arrive?
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 ...)