By 2030, a quarter of Singaporeans will be 65 or over. Societies around the world are "dismally unprepared" for an aging population, said one expert.
Riding into history: Singapore’s last bendy buses on the road
Land Transport Guru, a privately run website dedicated to Singapore's public transport, states that among the remaining 40 bendy buses, one entered service in 2013 and the rest began operating in 2015 ...
Singapore machine to strengthen muscles approved for clinical use locally and in the US
Quantum Mitohormesis (QMT) uses magnetic pulses to stimulate and regenerate muscle cells. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Four in five investors remain confident about Singapore stocks: Survey
Older investors are drawn to the familiarity and stability of Singapore stocks. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s logistics giant YCH targets four US$300 million SuperPorts across Asean by 2030
HO CHI MINH CITY] Singapore logistics provider YCH Group is set to invest in at least four SuperPorts – which are multimodal logistics ports – across South-east Asia over the next five years, starting ...
Indonesian man accused of flashing crew member on Singapore flight
An Indonesian man will be charged in court for allegedly exposing himself to a female cabin crew member while on board a flight to Singapore. Police said in a news release on Saturday that they were ...
Immigration and new citizens existential for Singapore’s survival: SM Lee
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong says immigration is existential for Singapore's survival, as a small island with no natural resources. Speaking at a citizenship ceremony, he adds that the country can ...
Malaysian Tycoon Lim Han Weng’s HI Mobility Adding Electric Buses With IPO Proceeds
HI Mobility—controlled by Malaysian oil and gas tycoon Lim Han Weng—is raising $26.3 million from its IPO to add electric buses to its fleet as the company gears up for increased traffic between ...
Olympic champion Lydia Ko wins HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore
Lydia Ko finally conquered the LPGA’s HSBC Women’s World Championship, clinching her first title at her 11th attempt with a dominant four-stroke win over Ayaka Furue and Jeeno Thitikul.
Baywatch: Singapore to study how worst-case scenarios affect local sea-level rise projections
Researchers from Singapore will update sea-level rise projections for the Republic and the region by taking into account what are known as "black swan" events.
Singapore, New Zealand reaffirm close defence ties, discuss ways to boost bilateral cooperation
Both states appreciate the value of strong ties and long-term relationships, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen. Read more at straitstimes.com.
RM5bil for Johor to achieve zero dependence on Singapore’s treated water
The funds, partly contributed by Putrajaya, will help develop three reservoirs and three water treatment plants.
Singapore to study how worst-case scenarios affect local sea-level rise projections
Earlier NTU study had found that sea levels could be higher than expected due to extreme events Read more at straitstimes.com.
Immigration is essential and existential for Singapore’s survival: SM Lee
Singapore has about 30,000 citizen babies born annually and takes in about 22,000 new citizens. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Malaysian Tycoon Lim Hang Weng’s HI Mobility Adding Electric Buses With IPO Proceeds
HI Mobility—controlled by Malaysian oil and gas tycoon Lim Han Weng—is raising $26.3 million from its IPO to add electric buses to its fleet as the company gears up for increased traffic between ...
New citizens enrich Singapore, invigorate economy ‘in ways beyond what numbers can show’: SM Lee
He also called on Singaporeans to "firmly reject" those who play up nativist and xenophobic sentiments for political gain.