SINGAPORE’S tech island, Jurong, turned 25 this November and is accelerating efforts to transform into an even lower-carbon manufacturing and energy hub.
Government to provide one-time property tax rebate of up to 15% for owner-occupied homes in 2026
Owner-occupiers living in three-room and larger HDB flats will see an average monthly property tax increase of S$2 to S$3, after the rebate, while one- and two-room HDB owner-occupiers will continue ...
Singapore Cement Industry Report 2025: Portland, Blended, Specialty, and Green Cement Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 80+ Market Segments 2020-2029
Singapore's cement market offers opportunities in sustainable construction and digital innovation driven by government policies on green infrastructure. Demand remains stable from public sector ...
Singapore Wealth Fund GIC Moving to Bigger Office in Tokyo Finance District
Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte is moving to a larger office in Tokyo’s main financial district, strengthening its presence in Japan as the country’s financial markets gain momentum.
Bank of Singapore to intensify investment in hiring and technology- report
Bank of Singapore is also set to launch additional bespoke products tailored for clients with assets of $100m or more. Credit: Tang Yan Song/Shutterstock.com. · Private Banker International · Tang Yan ...
Singapore to Prohibit High-Risk, Undesirable Fliers From January
Singapore will implement stricter measures to prevent undesirable or high-risk travelers from boarding flights to the city-state from January.
Singapore Sports Hub renamed The Kallang to honour country’s sporting heritage
Enhancement works to The Kallang will start in phases from the second quarter of 2026, with the revitalised mall slated for completion in 2028.
Singapore Sports Hub undergoes rebranding, now known as The Kallang
The rebranding is aimed at bringing more diverse and accessible experiences to the precinct. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Brand refresh: Singapore Sports Hub will now be The Kallang with plans for revamped mall, alfresco dining
The Singapore Sports Hub is now officially The Kallang — in a brand refresh which includes plans for a revamped mall with new alfresco food and beverage establishments.The move comes nearly three ...
Singapore Sports Hub rebrands itself as The Kallang
The rebranding applies to all of the Sports Hub’s current infrastructure and assets. KASM – a corporate entity set up by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and national sports agency Sport ...
‘An unprecedented close-up’: New exhibition on Singapore’s independence to feature declassified documents
Singapore’s Independence Declassified seeks to offer “an unprecedented close-up with the thoughts, emotions, and behind-the-scenes decisions” that shaped the nation between 1963 and 1965, organisers ...
Blackpink fans rock pink and black ahead of K-pop group’s first of three Singapore shows
Hours before doors opened at 5pm, Blinks were already soaking up the atmosphere around the National Stadium on Nov 28. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Owner-occupied residential properties to get one-off property tax rebate in 2026
Singaporean homeowners will receive a one-off property tax rebate in 2026 to help mitigate the impact of recent property tax increases. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Beyond AI, formal retail, luxury and financial sectors are growth stories to watch next year: HSBC
HSBC’s head of Asia equity strategy, Herald van der Linde, says there will be other growth stories besides AI in 2026.
Singapore named top container port under new global benchmark
SINGAPORE – Singapore has been ranked the world’s leading container port under a new benchmark published by classification society DNV and business consultancy firm Menon Economics. The Republic was ...
Meet the 16-year-old gymnast who made sporting history for Singapore while taking her O-Levels
Amanda Yap is the first Singaporean gymnast to make a world championships final. SINGAPORE: For most 16-year-olds, sitting for one of the biggest examinations of their lives would be stressful enough.