Usher in the winter solstice (yes, even in sunny Singapore) at Chinatown’s celebration on December 21. Smith Street will be transformed into a lively playground ...
Indian tourists among biggest spenders on luxury goods in Singapore: Report
Tourists from India are among the biggest spenders on luxury goods in Singapore, helping the city-state's high-end product retailers defy a global downtrend in spending on premium products, a top ...
The elite British private school that lost its way in Singapore
Former staff allege bullying, misogyny and safeguarding lapses at the city-state outpost of North London Collegiate School ...
Singapore, China exchange 23 agreements to boost cooperation, from financial connectivity to food trade
These deals were announced at the 21st Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation meeting, co-chaired by Singapore DPM Gan Kim Yong and Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang Read more at The Business Times.
New, smaller landed homes draw upgraders as landed property supply stays broadly flat for 25 years
Landed home supply rose 12 per cent from 2000 to 2025, while the number of condos and apartments tripled. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
StanChart and Coinbase Expand Institutional Digital Asset Partnership
Standard Chartered and Coinbase are expanding their partnership to explore new digital asset services for institutional clients globally.
UOB marks 90th anniversary in Singapore by honouring communities, colleagues and customers
UOB turns 90 this year, marking a milestone defined by people and progress. Since 1935, the bank has grown alongside Singapore and across the region by building lasting connections with its ...
Singapore announces plans to improve lifestyle of migrant workers
Singapore, recognising the contribution of migrant workers towards multi-billion-dollar developments, has announced improvements to healthcare, accommodation and sport schemes for foreign workers as ...
Why connectivity, not just AI, will power Singapore’s next leap in competitiveness
In a world where AI, automation, and data define growth, the quality of a nation’s connectivity will increasingly define its competitiveness. Singapore has long excelled at anticipating change – and ...
Distance no barrier: How South Africa fits Singapore’s food security blueprint
Despite being nearly 9,000km away, South Africa has become a reliable part of Singapore's food security strategy.
Singapore’s hurdlers stay positive after national records at SEA Games annulled due to technical issues
BANGKOK: Soon after Singapore hurdler Kerstin Ong crossed the line in the heats of the women's 100m hurdles at the SEA Games on Friday (Dec 12) in a time of 13.47s, she knew something was awry.
Standard Chartered, Coinbase deepen alliance to build institutional crypto infrastructure
Standard Chartered and Coinbase have expanded their partnership to build crypto infrastructure for institutional clients. As part of the partnership, the duo will explore offerings across trading, ...
Standard Chartered Deepens Ties With Coinbase to Build Institutional Crypto Rails
Standard Chartered and Coinbase have expanded their partnership to create a broader infrastructure stack for institutional clients, adding new layers on top ...
Singapore insurers brace for 2026 as medical inflation climbs and IP rules tighten
Despite challenges, longer-term demographic and wealth trends remain supportive, observers say Read more at The Business Times.
Best bank offers in Singapore (December 2025)
Everybody loves credit card sign-up promotions, but not many of us realise the promotions don't end with a welcome gift. Banks actually shower us with tons of lifestyle deals and perks just for owning ...
JB businesses report up to 30% fall in Singapore customers, cite 3 main causes
Businesses across the Causeway have seen a drop in customers from Singapore by up to 30 per cent this year-end — atypical for the holiday season — according to reports.However, some of these Johor ...