Singapore's second-largest bank Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) reported on Friday a 5% rise in net profit to a record high in the first quarter from a year earlier, driven by stronger operating ...
Singapore Air’s Budget Brand Axed Flights on Parts Shortage, Straits Times Says
Scoot, the budget carrier arm of Singapore Airlines Ltd., cited a parts shortage for its recent cancellation of dozens of flights, according to the Straits Times.
As Singaporeans tire of rat race, incoming PM reimagines ‘Singapore Dream’
Prime Minister-in-waiting Lawrence Wong says residents are looking for more out of life than material success.
How Singapore and Malaysia’s coffee names reveal the region’s history of multiculturalism
In kopitiams in Singapore and Malaysia, coffee names that fuse languages from Malay to Hokkien reveal the region’s history of multiculturalism.
Singapore shophouse sales surge, prices climb as wealthy investors return: Knight Frank
Clarity over process to sell shophouses linked to money laundering scandal helped market. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore suspends F-16 training after crash during takeoff at Tengah Air Base
The RSAF has suspended training for its F-16s following the crash of one of its fighter jets during takeoff at Tengah Air Base. The pilot ejected safely.
Daily Cuts – Singapore HeritageFest 2024 – Photowalk and Interactive Game
Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Dr John Kwok, Heritage Researcher and Co-Founder of consultancy Total Heritage to find out more about the Singapore HeritageFest 2024 programme ‘Connecting with Conservati ...
Singapore bank OCBC first-quarter net profit rises 5% on-year
Singapore's second-largest bank Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) reported on Friday a 5% rise in net profit in the first quarter from a year earlier, driven by stronger operating profit.
Greater Bay Airlines to suspend Hong Kong-Singapore flights after just 1 month
SINGAPORE: Greater Bay Airlines will suspend its scheduled service between Hong Kong and Singapore from Jun 1, just over a month after it was launched. In response to queries from CNA on Thursday (May 9),
The Latest on Southeast Asia: U.S. Tech Investments in ASEAN
U.S. tech giants are keenly aware of Southeast Asia’s strategic importance and are strengthening their regional presence with huge investment pledges from Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon in recent weeks.
Details confirmed for upcoming Fintech Summit in Singapore
The People Events has revealed the details of its much-anticipated Annual FinTech Summit 2025, which will take place from February 4th to February 6th, 2025 in Singapore.
INS Delhi, Shakti, Kiltan conclude four-day visit to Singapore
Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan concluded their four-day visit to Singapore from May 6 to 9. The visit was aimed at undertaking bilateral engagements, discussing areas of mutual interest and cooperation,
23 employers face enforcement actions for breaching Singapore’s heat stress measures
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower has taken enforcement actions against 23 employers for breaches on the state's enhanced heat stress measures. The measures, which took effect in October 2023, aims to reduce heat stress for outdoor workers in Singapore as a warmer climate puts them at high risk.
Singapore property tax hike dents FHT’s 1H24 bottom line
In 1H24, the REIT reported a 1.3% YoY lower NPI. The increase in Singapore property taxes has negatively impacted Frasers Hospitality Trust's (FHT) net property income (NPI) for the 1H24 period. In ... ( read original story ...)
Former Singapore transport minister Iswaran wins bid for all corruption charges to be heard in one trial, not two as prosecution proposed
The High Court yesterday approved an application filed by lawyers for former transport minister S. Iswaran to have all 35 charges against him heard in a ... ( read original story ...)
Greater Bay Airlines to stop Hong Kong-Singapore flights just one month after launch
Affected passengers will be compensated with a free return ticket, the airlines said. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)