Singapore retail sales dropped in August, data from the Department of Statistics showed on Tuesday. Retail sales fell 2.8 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Tritium Expands APAC and Middle East Operations with Opening of Office in Singapore
Tritium Holdings Pty Ltd (“Tritium”), a global developer and manufacturer of direct current (“DC”) fast charging technology for electric vehicles (“EV ... ( read original story ...)
Union Bank expands in Singapore
Union Bank's fintech subsidiary UBX has announced it is expanding its operations in Singapore as it eyes growth in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Scientists Turn Fruit Leftovers into Antibacterial Bandages
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have discovered an effective way to use food waste instead of just throwing it away. ( read original story ...)
Singapore plans to review strategy, laws against cyber hacks
Singapore plans to review its strategy to further safeguard the country against cyber attacks, and may also revise its laws in this area. ( read original story ...)
Singapore passes ‘most powerful’ foreign interference law amid fears of ever-shrinking space for dissent
The law would allow authorities to compel Internet service providers and social media platforms to provide user information, block content and remove applications used to spread content deemed hostile ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s rising Covid cases offer a glimpse into what it means to live with the virus
Singapore’s current Covid-19 spike is both puzzling and expected. Puzzling because the island nation has fully vaccinated 82% of its population of 5.7 million, a share once believed to be past the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Passes ‘Foreign Interference’ Bill Amid Criticism
The city-state claims the law is needed to safeguard Singaporean sovereignty. Critics say it is broadly worded and open to abuse. ( read original story ...)
Highly vaccinated Singapore sees rising Covid cases
Singapore’s current Covid-19 spike is both puzzling and expected. Puzzling because the island nation has fully vaccinated 82% of its population of 5.7 million, a share once believed to be past the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Set to Increase Control Over Online Content
The government says a bill approved by the legislature will block foreign influence campaigns, but opponents say measures could be used to stifle dissent. ( read original story ...)
The future of the gig economy in Singapore
We explore what could lie ahead for Singapore’s gig platforms and take a peek at what fresh funding will do for Ula. ( read original story ...)
Globalfoundries bets on chip ‘onshoring’ demand ahead of IPO
Top U.S. contract chipmaker Globalfoundries is betting the trend for semiconductor "onshoring" will help it win over clients and investors as the loss-making company prepares for an initial public ... ( read original story ...)
Circles.Life Kicks Off Aggressive Tech Hiring Drive in Singapore, Adds New Chief People Officer to Spur Global Expansion
Circles.Life, Asia's first fully digital telco, today announced a significant step up in tech hiring activities in Singapore as the company accelerates plans to take its proprietary Circles X Digital ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore passes law to stop foreign meddling in domestic politics
Singapore has passed a law prohibiting “foreign interference” that the government said was aimed at preventing threats to national security and sovereignty, but which critics warned would have a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce enters partnership to resolve issues affecting South Asians
The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) on Tuesday signed a non-binding partnership agreement with 24 diaspora organisations to work as a united voice on issues affecting the South Asian ... ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, man admits to underage sex, impregnating girlfriend’s 14-year-old daughter who regarded him as her father
A 29-year-old man pleaded guilty today (October 5) to having underage sex with his girlfriend’s daughter from when she was 14. The girl, who regarded the man as her father, ended up pregnant and gave ... ( read original story ...)