Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is delivering a speech in Singapore. His address comes as part of the Shangri-La Dialogue 2025, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies. He’s set to ...
Handheld fans, breathable uniforms: How Singapore students and schools are beating the heat and staying cool
Several studies found that rising temperatures reduce educational outcomes and children's cognitive ability. To deal with this heat, students and schools are doing what they can to stay chill.
US defence chief Hegseth meets Singapore PM Wong, reaffirms strong defence ties
Hegseth also met Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss US-Singapore security cooperation.
Hegseth, Gabbard lead US delegation to major security summit in Singapore
With a growing focus on the Indo-Pacific region, the defense secretary and DNI's trip to Singapore underscores her evolving role on the global stage.
Regulatory Reforms and Market Incentives Announced to Revitalise Singapore’s Equities Market
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), in coordination with the Singapore Exchange (SGX), recently announced the first set of measures, along ...
Magnitude International Readies $10 Million U.S. IPO On Falling Revenue
Magnitude International has filed proposed terms for a $10 million U.S. IPO, with the company's IPO valuation being excessive. Read why I think MAGH is risky for investors.
Lessons from the past, geopolitical uncertainties can help Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone take off
Interest in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone has been high amid geopolitical uncertainties and businesses that have already set up shop in the area have seen early gains, but more ...
Two speeds, one city: Singapore’s divergent property markets
In contrast, Singapore’s private housing sector is running at two speeds. While demand for mass-market suburban homes remains strong among locals, the high-end condo segment — once buoyed by foreign ... ( read original story ...)
MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions expands Singapore production facility
SINGAPORE] Electronics manufacturer, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, announced on Friday (May 30) the completion of its expanded production facility in Tuas. Read more at The Business Times.
Trade costs force 42% of Singapore firms to raise prices, HSBC finds
SINGAPORE: Rising costs due to tariffs and other trade-related factors, the biggest concern for almost six in 10 Singapore businesses, have led 42% of companies to increase their prices, according to ...
How DBS/POSB supported Singapore’s local culture, seniors, and businesses
"DBS/POSB initiatives support Singapore's hawkers & heartlands, offering subsidies & cashback, fostering community trust & cultural preservation." #DBS #hawkermeals #heartlandsupport ...
DBS Is Said to Shelve Plans for Asia Insurance Deal on Valuation
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. has shelved plans to form an insurance partnership in India and Taiwan after initial offers from prospective bidders didn’t match value expectations, according to people ...
Singapore taps TotalEnergies-RGE JV for subsea link to import clean power from Indonesia
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -A Singapore government-appointed company will develop a subsea interconnector with Singa Renewables, a joint venture between Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) and France's TotalEnergies ...
Singapore Clears 1GW of Solar Imports from Indonesia
Singapore took a step toward importing up to 1 gigawatt of solar power from Indonesia, part of the tiny city-state’s efforts to shore up energy security via cross-border links.
EMA grants conditional licence to RGE, TotalEnergies’ Indonesian solar project for electricity import to Singapore
SINGAPORE] The Energy Market Authority (EMA) on Friday (May 30) granted a conditional licence to Singa Renewables, a joint venture between RGE and TotalEnergies, to import 1 gigawatt (GW) of ...
Asean grid makes headway with plans for new electricity interconnector from Indonesia to S’pore
S'pore has also appointed a new government-linked company to oversee the development of interconnections. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.