Can the average Singaporean ever hope to understand the many ins and outs of healthcare financing? Or are we resigned to blind trust in the system? Former journalist Bertha Henson weighs in.
S’pore’s demand for clean imported energy helps usher in a regional power grid: EMA CEO
Such a grid can incentivise investments into domestic renewable projects, he added. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Insect decline may affect migratory birds, including those that stop in Singapore
Migratory birds are particularly vulnerable to such contractions in food supply, said an expert. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Siam Commercial Bank Introduces Stablecoin Solution for Cross-Border Payments
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), one of the largest banks in Thailand, has launched a stablecoin-based cross-border payment solution, which includes remittance services. This new initiative successfully ...
53% Singapore companies plan to devote over $700,000 to sustainable investments
The report also highlighted several barriers that continue to hinder sustainable investment, such as economic uncertainty and tight budgets.
Oil leaks into Singapore waters from Shell’s land-based pipeline joining Bukom islands
An oil leak in the pre-dawn hours of Oct 20 from a Shell pipeline has affected waters off Singapore, said the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The oil started leaking at around 5.30am from a land-based pipeline belonging to the British petrochemical company between Bukom Island and Bukom Kecil,
The £922 million airport that would transform major city into ‘new Singapore’
Cambodia is set for a major renewal as a new airport promises to boost the economy to become a major player in the region.
Singapore school leaders expected to maintain high standards of conduct: Ministry of Education after allegations of vice-principal’s affair
SINGAPORE: School leaders are expected to maintain high standards of personal conduct to uphold the integrity and reputation of the public service, said the Ministry of Education (MOE), following allegations that the vice-principal of a primary school had an extramarital affair with the parent of a pupil.
10 best savings accounts in Singapore with highest interest rates (October 2024)
Savings accounts have a simple premise, but often come with complex mechanisms for you to earn bonus interest. When you open a savings account with a bank, you deposit money into it and let that money ...
Shell Pipeline in Singapore Reported Oil Leak Early Sunday
Singapore said it was alerted to an oil leakage from a Shell land-based pipeline early Sunday, and steps have been taken to clean up the spill.
Shell and Singapore Port Authority contain pipeline leak
Major energy company Shell and Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority deployed clean-up measures after a leak from a land-based pipeline, they said on Sunday.
Singapore submits 20 targets on nature conservation to UN ahead of COP16 biodiversity conference
By 2030, the National Parks Board (NParks) hopes to get students here to be more aware of Singapore’s native wildlife, such as sunbirds and hornbills – the local equivalents of hummingbirds and ...
S’porean engineer transfers almost S$600,000 to M’sia for ‘investment’, realises scam half a year later
A 64-year-old Singaporean engineer lost RM1.948 million (S$594,100) to an online investment scam involving a Malaysian bank account. According to Johor's police chief, the victim saw an investment ...
Oil spill in Singapore waters after leakage in Shell’s land-based pipeline
The oil was leaked into the sea from a land-based pipeline belonging to the British petrochemical company between Bukom Island and Bukom Kecil. MPA was alerted to the incident at about 1pm and the ...
Singapore’s Temasek, Saudi Arabia’s PIF rated highest for credit metrics and liquidity by Moody’s
SINGAPORE’S Temasek Holdings and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) have the strongest intrinsic credit quality, among the 11 government-owned investment holding companies (IHCs) it rated, ...
Tickets for Blackpink’s Lisa fan meeting in Singapore to go on sale on Oct 22
SINGAPORE – Singapore Lilies get ready, as tickets to see Blackpink’s Lisa will go on sale on Oct 22. The Rockstar (2024) singer will perform and interact with her Lilies (the name given to Lisa’s ...