As carriers take business class to new heights ... in the sky - and has been rewarded with the top spot for its first class. It's closely followed by Singapore Airlines, which has a social element that allows guest to dine together in their first class ... ( read original story ...)
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Court rejects claim that mission to turn a pastor’s wife called Ho into a global rap star was designed to spread God's word to the world ( read original story ...)
IPTL Singapore Day 1 tennis live: Singapore Slammers target rise up the ladder in front of home fans
Immediate revenge will be on the minds of the Indian Aces and Japan Warriors as the IPTL moves from Saitama to Singapore on Tuesday, December 6. After going down in the final match of the IPTL’s Saitama leg on Sunday to the UAE Royals and Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's rail fares among the lowest in major cities worldwide: PTC
SINGAPORE: Singapore's rail fares are among the lowest compared to that of 35 major cities across Asia, Australia, North America and Europe, a new study commissioned by the country's Public Transport Council (PTC) showed. In a blog post on Monday (Dec 5 ... ( read original story ...)
8 things you should know about Singapore’s wealth gap
So if you slice it up by that, you’ll probably see inequality increasing,” said Dr Ong. 8. The good news is, social mobility in Singapore is high. In fact, it’s one of the highest in the world. Among young adults, 14 per cent of those from the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore can face uncertain economy better
Singapore is in a much better situation than other developed countries facing slowing growth and an uncertain economic outlook, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said. Unemployment is low, including among youth, and incomes are rising even for lower- and ... ( read original story ...)
Religious harmony at Singapore Hindu temple
Singapore: The consecration ceremony of a Hindu temple in Singapore saw racial and religious harmony in practice when several groups chipped in to ensure smooth running of the event that was attended by 20,000 devotees, according to a media report. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks end up 0.81 pct
SINGAPORE， Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Singapore shares closed 0.81 percent higher on Monday， as investors shrugged off news of Italy's referendum result that hit Euro-zone markets and Euro. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said he would resign following a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore must remain open, even as rest of world turns inwards: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: Against a trend of developed countries turning inwards and adopting a more protectionist, nativist approach, Singapore must remain open, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday (Dec 4). In his speech at the 34th People’s Action Party ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore IT Decision Makers Turn to Open Source for Digital Innovation
72 percent of survey respondents from enterprise organizations embrace technology innovation to help enable business success SINGAPORE/PRNewswire/ -- Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT), the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, CapitaLand formed tripartite venture with Chinese firm
It is aimed at helping local SMEs enter China. International Enterprise (IE) Singapore, CapitaLand and UrWork, Asia’s real estate company headquartered and listed in Singapore and China’s co-working space operator, signed a Memorandum of Understanding ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC enables Apple Pay for Singapore cardholders
Customers can enjoy $5 off every transaction as a kick off promo. HSBC Singapore is treating its HSBC Visa and MasterCard credit cardholders with Apple Pay. Customers using iPhone SE, iPhone 6 to higher versions, and Apple Watch can use Apple Pay in stores ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore much better off than other countries to face global challenges: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: Compared to other developed countries, Singapore has been fortunate and is overall in a much better situation when dealing with the challenges of an uncertain global outlook, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday (Dec 4). In a speech ... ( read original story ...)
Kenyans continue domination of Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore
SINGAPORE: Kenyans continued their dominance at the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore on Sunday (Dec 4), with Felix Kiptoo Kirwa clocking in a time of 2hr 17min 17sec in the men's full marathon. The 23-year-old fought off the humidity and the ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore runner dies
SINGAPORE: A 29-year-old male runner died after collapsing during the half-marathon of the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore on Sunday (Dec 4), race organiser Geoff Meyer said. ""Tragically and very sadly today we have had a passing of an athlete. ( read original story ...)
Singapore military carriers left off cargo manifest
The Post understands the nine Terrex armoured infantry carriers and components found in 12 containers en route from Taiwan to Singapore without appropriate permits, were also not “specifically” declared in the cargo manifest. Importing unmanifested ... ( read original story ...)