Caution reigns amid uncertainty over whether the tariffs will affect Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC pumps $2 million into programme to help over 180k seniors
SINGAPORE – A $2 million programme by OCBC Bank aims to help more than 180,000 seniors in Singapore over the next three years. The initiative was launched at Bukit Canberra in Sembawang on March 29, ...
Singapore’s financial sector turns to contract hiring for cost control
Hiring processes have become lengthier as employers consider cultural fit and regulatory compliance. The financial services sector in Singapore continued to remain cautious in their hiring, with an ...
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Passenger to be charged with threatening to kill cabin crew member during flight to Singapore
He allegedly grabbed the wrist of a male cabin crew member and verbally threatened to kill him. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Constitution provides for NMPs to join political parties after stepping down: Shanmugam
Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam says the Singapore Constitution "expressly provides" for a Nominated Member of Parliament to join a political party after stepping down from the position. His ...
Alpha Wave and IHC join Temasek to invest in Haldiram’s
Haldiram’s entered into an agreement with Singapore-headquartered global investment firm Temasek, the deal’s financial advisor said.
HSBC bets big on Hong Kong to tap Asia’s wealth-management boom, CEO Elhedery says
HSBC's customers base increased to 6.2 million last year from 5.4 million, showing the importance of the city, Elhedery says HSBC, the largest bank in Hong Kong with 6.2 million customers, will invest ...
TEAM MUSIC BANDINC Team Building Program in Singapore for 2025
TEAM MUSIC has expanded its BANDINC Team Building Program, introducing new activities aimed at helping companies develop stronger team connections in the workplace. The program, which provides an ...
Passenger to be charged for threatening to kill cabin crew member on board flight to Singapore
SINGAPORE: A 42-year-old man is expected to be charged on April 1 after he allegedly grabbed a passenger and threatened to kill a cabin crew member while drunk on board a plane bound for Changi ...
More funds and products expected, as market awaits details about Singapore’s S$5 billion equities push
SINGAPORE] The S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP) that was announced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in February will likely encourage more funds and products to come ...
Singapore ministers visit Johor royal family’s Hari Raya Open House, reaffirm strong ties
Both sides discussed initiatives to further strengthen cross-border relationships. Read more at straitstimes.com.
About 6,000 vulnerable seniors to benefit from S$7.3M DBS Foundation programme, but netizens say it’s just a ‘band-aid measure’
SINGAPORE: About 6,000 vulnerable seniors in Singapore's 12 ageing towns will benefit over two years from a S$7.3 million programme launched by the DBS Foundat ...
Only Fear Of Death Could Stop Seth Rogen From Smoking Pot In Singapore
"They will literally f**king kill you if you smoke in that country," the actor told Howard Stern during a recent interview.
DBS, OCBC flex financial muscle to support seniors
As populations across Asia grow older at an unprecedented pace, governments and communities are grappling with the far-reaching implications of this demographic shift. From rising healthcare demand ...
Singapore Electricity, Gas Tariffs to Remain Unchanged from April Till June 2025: SP Group
Household gas and electricity rates in Singapore won't change until June. The SP Group announced on Friday, March 28, that the gas rates will stay at 22.72 cents per kWh, according to City Energy, ...