Singapore finished ahead of Norway, Canada and Denmark in the inaugural Blavatnik Index of Public Administration.
Elon Musk’s ‘big warning’: Singapore and many other countries are going extinct
Elon Musk commented on Singapore's declining fertility rate, sparking debate about the nation's future. With a TFR of 0.97, Singapore faces a 'baby crisis,' prompting discussions about robotics, ...
Are robots the answer as Singapore grapples with declining birth rates?
"Singapore (and many other countries) are going extinct," tech titan Elon Musk tweeted, highlighting a pivotal concern grappling several Asian countries -- declining fertility rates and a rise in ...
Singapore’s Bank Stock Rally Pushes Market Near Record High
Singapore’s stock market edged closer to an all-time high on Thursday, after a prolonged rally in bank shares.
2 digital payment solutions to be rolled out in mid-2025 as Singapore phases out cheques
Two new electronic payment methods for individuals and companies will be introduced in mid-2025, as part of moves to phase out cheques. They will be available on digital banking platforms of seven ...
Top 50 list shows worsening dip in Singapore’s insurance premiums
The thriving nonlife business offset life insurance’s poor showing in 2023. The drop in gross premiums of Singapore’s insurance industry widened to 9% in 2023 due to slowing demand in the life ...
UOB teams up with Disney Cruise Line to deliver magical travel experiences for ASEAN consumers
UOB today announced an exciting strategic collaboration with Disney Cruise Line as the first regional Bank offering UOB cardholders across Singapore, ...
Jail for parallel importer who forged Vicom test results to register new vehicles
Lim Tze Yong, 50, pleaded guilty to five charges of forgery for the purpose of cheating. Read more at straitstimes.com.
ST Telemedia sells majority stake in Malaysian telecom firm U Mobile
Singapore Technologies Telemedia said on Wednesday Malaysia's Mawar Setia will acquire a majority stake in the company's U Mobile unit, a mobile and broadband service provider in Malaysia.
Singapore’s Telemedia to sell majority stake in U Mobile of Malaysia
(Reuters) -- Singapore Technologies Telemedia on Wednesday said Malaysia's Mawar Setia will acquire a majority stake in the company's U Mobile unit, a mobile and broadband service provider in Malaysia ...
How a brazen US$1.1 billion nickel scam allegedly ensnared some of Singapore’s brightest
Ng Yu Zhi stands trial for allegedly orchestrating Singapore’s largest Ponzi scheme that defrauded nearly 1,000 investors.
Retail sales in Singapore up by 2.2% in October, boosted by motor vehicle sales
Retailers continue to enjoy increased turnover in the lead-up to Christmas, with vehicle buyers helping drive revenue higher in October. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Police probe man who brought over $1.3 million cash into Singapore
The authorities are investigating a 49-year-old man who was caught carrying more than $1.3 million in various currencies into Singapore, and under-declaring the amount, on Nov 27. The man, a foreign ...
Singapore among preferred destinations for billionaires, with 47 in the country
SINGAPORE - Billionaires are relocating more frequently, with many moving to Switzerland, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States, according to private bankers to the wealthy.
Daily Cuts – Making Singapore’s point-to-point transport services more efficient
Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with transport analyst Walter Theseira, Associate Professor with the Singapore University of Social Sciences' School of Business, about making ...
S&P places Singapore Post on credit watch negative following strategy reset, sale of Australia business
GLOBAL ratings agency S&P said on Thursday (Dec 5) it has placed Singapore Post (SingPost) on CreditWatch negative, following a change in its future strategy and the sale of its Australian business.