New faces emerge across constituencies as Singapore’s next General Election looms Singapore's next General Election must be held by November this year. No party has named candidates yet, but there has ...
Zepto gets NCLT nod for reverse flipping ahead of its IPO this year
Zepto receives approval for reverse flip to India from Singapore, paving the way for IPO and domestic investments.
Standard Chartered opens door to EU digital asset market
"Standard Chartered opens door to EU digital asset market" was originally created and published by Private Banker International, a GlobalData owned brand.
Singapore’s NUS Adopts Blockchain for Green Bond ESG Reporting
The move marks a significant milestone for NUS, making it the first university in Singapore to integrate blockchain into ESG reporting.
Malaysia, Singapore deepen ties with new economic zone
Malaysia and Singapore hope the new project will create jobs and attract international investors.
Singapore: Bird exits train in Singapore after doors open for passenger
On January 8, 2025, in Singapore, @.cocolush_ shared a video showing a bird on a train. When the doors opened to allow a passenger to alight, the bird exited the train as well.
Man seriously hurt, taken to hospital after collision with Singapore-registered car on Causeway
The case is being investigated as a failure to exercise due control of the vehicle. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore prez Tharman Shanmugaratnam to begin India visit on Tuesday
President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam will be on a five-day visit to India beginning Tuesday with an aim to give new momentum to the ties between the two countries.
Singapore’s PAP and PSP walkabout clash marks rising pre-election temperature
Volunteers from the ruling PAP and the opposition PSP have alleged harassment by the other party, prompting ministers and ex-MPs to weigh in.
Chinese EV brands make their presence known at the Singapore Motor Show
BYD's new luxury supercar, the Yangwang U9, stole the show with its "dance" in a massive booth near the exhibition's entrance.
Best Fixed Deposit Rates to Start 2025
Below are the best fixed deposit rates offered by the Singapore banks to start 2025. They are also the best fixed deposit rates for Chinese New Year (CNY) that falls in January 2025. In December 2024, ...
UOB raises Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 7%
UOB announced the revised forecast in its latest report released last Thursday, after Vietnam achieved a GDP growth rate of 7.09 percent in 2024, higher than the year’s target of 6.5 percent and ...
Polymarket Blacklisted in Singapore—Global Crackdown Incoming?
Singapore has blocked access to the crypto-betting platform Polymarket. Users accessing the platform face a $10,000 fine or up to six months in jail. France, ...
Singapore stocks fall amid regional rout; STI down 0.3%
The Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.3 per cent or 9.86 points to 3,791.70 points. Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 349 to 193, with 949.7 million securities worth $1 billion having ...
ST Explains: What caused the prolonged deluge in Singapore?
A monsoon surge has been dumping rain over the island since Jan 10, with the occasional strong wind gusts. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore researchers develop flame retardant removal process
Published research by Nanyang Technological University researchers focuses on removal of brominated flame retardants from recyclable plastic.