SINGAPORE - Nearly $7 billion will be spent on marriage and parenthood initiatives in financial year 2026, up from over $4 billion in 2020. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah cited ...
Singapore, US reaffirm defence ties, pledge to strengthen cooperation
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen spoke with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth in a “good and warm introductory call”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Man arrested after US$885 stolen from passenger on flight to Singapore
SINGAPORE: A 30-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stealing US$885 (S$1,120) in cash from a passenger on board a flight to Singapore, the police said on Wednesday (Feb 5).
Singapore Exchange half-year profit jumps on strength in equity segments
Singapore Exchange posted a 27.3% rise in its half-yearly profit on Thursday, driven by strong performance across all its business segments.
Singapore Airlines CEO shares how he is staying ahead of the competition
Singapore Airlines has been ranked as one of the world's top airlines for decades. In this episode of Managing Asia, Christine Tan sat down for an exclusive interview with CEO Goh Choon Phong to discuss his strategy for staying ahead of increasing competition and ensuring SIA remains a world-class airline.
Baey Yam Keng on Singapore Green Plan 2030 targets
Singapore has targeted to reduce the amount of waste sent to Semakau Landfill by 20 per cent by 2026 and 30 per cent by 2030. While its domestic waste generated per capital and non-domestic waste generated per dollar gross domestic product decreased over the past decade,
Citi appoints Ashu Khullar as co-head of global asset managers, memo shows
Citigroup has appointed Ashu Khullar to partner with Anthony Diamandakis to serve together as co-heads of global asset managers, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
Singapore real estate rebounds 28% in 2024, reversing 30% slump
Easing interest rates and renewed investor confidence will likely sustain momentum into 2025, according to CBRE. Singapore’s real estate investment volumes are projected to grow by 10% year-on-year in ...
Ex-security officers jailed for taking photos with loaded gun at Singapore’s Woodlands Checkpoint
SINGAPORE: An Aetos officer who posed for photos and videos with a loaded gun and a ski mask at Woodlands Checkpoint was sentenced to four weeks’ jail on Wednesday (Feb 5).
AI chatbot in Singapore could replace buyer agents in property deals
Maia, as the AI bot is called, is the first of its kind in Singapore and takes only a 0.2% commission. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Natural Cool to sell property in Kaki Bukit for $1.1 mil
Natural Cool Holdings’ 51%-owned subsidiary Nam Fang Co has granted an option to purchase to ClosetDesign Holding to sell a property located a 9 Kaki Bukit Road 1 #02-10 Eunos Technolink for a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares down on tariffs drag; STI dips 0.2%
SINGAPORE shares closed lower for the third consecutive day on Wednesday (Feb 5), after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on China – the world’s second-largest economy and a key trading ...
Singapore sees 21% rise in tourists; Indians, Chinese among top visitors
Singapore recorded a 21% increase in international visitor arrivals last year, reaching 16.5 million, the highest number since the Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said in a statement ...
Singapore: Pervert Steals Woman’s Lingerie From Drying Rack By Stuffing It In His Pants; Lady Records His Disgusting Act On CCTV Camera
A video of a pervert man stealing a woman's lingerie and stuffing it into his zipper has gone viral. The incident took place on a high rise in Singapore where a person walked towards his neighbour's ...
Singapore stocks buck regional trend as Trump defers tariffs on Canada, Mexico; STI slips 0.09%
The STI showing bucked the trend seen in regional bourses after US President Donald Trump delayed the start of tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month. But those on China were not deferred and were ...
Singapore airport’s secrets revealed, whether you are in transit or stranded
Singapore airport’s secrets revealed, whether you are in transit or stranded - Plane Talk: Changing planes at Changi, or stuck for an extra day? Lucky you ...