Singapore installs the world’s deepest art gallery 7,000 meters below sea level, blending science and culture near the Mariana Trench.
SGX delistings: The inevitable shift in an evolving market
Over in the United Kingdom, the London Stock Exchange saw 88 delistings in 2024 versus only 18 new entrants, the most significant net outflow of firms since the US sub-prime crisis of 2008. According ...
Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners sees global firms as possible source for IPO pipeline
SINGAPORE] Compared with stock exchange peers in South-east Asia, Singapore is an attractive listing destination for global firms, and does not solely depend on domestic companies for initial public ...
Confidence among small businesses in Singapore rises
Business sentiment among small businesses in Singapore reached a five-year high in 2024, with a positive outlook expected to continue into 2025. Cybersecurity health improved. Sharp decline in ...
Richard Mansell wins first DP World Tour event in Singapore
Mansell of England claimed his first DP World Tour title Sunday when he two-putted from about 100 feet for birdie on the 18th hole ...
A long way from Singapore, some couples in mid-career are making long trips work
They talk about what they experienced during overseas trips lasting from a few months to a year. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Cost pressures are global but in Singapore, government can provide help: PM Wong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's Aljunied GRC stop was part of previously announced constituency visits islandwide.
GE2025: Singapore Democratic Party chief Chee Soon Juan to contest in Sembawang West SMC
Dr Chee had contested in Bukit Batok SMC in the 2020 General Election. The single-seat constituency has been absorbed into the new Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC.
2024 one of Singapore’s warmest on record
The year 2024 was one of Singapore's hottest years on record - tied with 2019 and 2016 – with temperatures averaging 28.4 degrees Celsius. Singapore's Met Service said that every month of 2024 had ...
Briton Mansell wins maiden DP World Tour title at Singapore Classic
Richard Mansell sank a birdie at the final hole to win the Singapore Classic on Sunday and claim his first DP World Tour title on his 104th attempt, beating Keita Nakajima by one stroke.
UOB CEO’s pay drops 5.5% in 2024 despite record profit
SINGAPORE: UOB deputy chairman and CEO Wee Ee Cheong’s total pay for 2024 dropped by 5.5% to S$15 million, even though the bank posted a 5.8% increase in net ...
10 best savings account in Singapore with the highest interest rates (March 2025)
Savings accounts have a simple premise, but often come with complex mechanisms for you to earn bonus interest. When you open a savings account with a bank, you deposit money into it and let that money ...
AI chatbots throw Singapore’s youth a mental health lifeline
Nearly one-third of young people in Singapore report mental health struggles. They're turning to chatbots like Wysa for emotional support Jessica*, 25, wakes up with a pounding headache and a creeping ...
OCBC to lower interest rates for 360 Account from May 1
From May 1 onwards, account holders under the 360 Account will receive a maximum rate of 6.3% per annum (p.a.), down from its prevailing rate of 7.65% p.a.
S-Reits surge as banks decline; see beginnings of a rebound
SINGAPORE] Trade tensions in global markets were evident in the performance of global banks in recent weeks. The Singapore trio of DBS, OCBC and UOB averaged declines of 1.4 per cent. At the same time ...
‘Honour his legacy’: Singapore leaders pay tribute on 10th anniversary of Lee Kuan Yew’s death
SINGAPORE: Singapore leaders marked the 10th anniversary of the passing of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on Sunday (Mar 23) with tributes to his leadership and reflections on his contribution ...