Ten out of 14 major categories recorded year-on-year increases for the month. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Man arrested for attempting to smuggle 570 packets of cigarettes into Singapore
A 31-year-old Malaysian man was arrested on Nov 20 for attempting to smuggle duty-unpaid cigarettes into Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint.In a Facebook post on Friday (Dec 5), the Immigration and ...
Singapore Introduces First-Ever Mandatory Sustainable Aviation Fuel Levy Starting 2026
Singapore has taken a groundbreaking step in sustainable aviation by becoming the first country in the world to introduce a ...
Singapore shares dip; STI down 0.1% on cautious sentiment
Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) dipped amidst global economic concerns, reflecting a cautious sentiment among investors in the local stock market. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Singapore retail sales grow 4.5% in October
Ten out of 14 major retail sales categories recorded year-on-year increases in October. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Indian investors look beyond Bitcoin, Japan to soften crypto tax: Asia Express
Indian crypto holders now hold 5 tokens on average, Ripple secures regulatory approval in Singapore, and Japan's crypto tax: Asia Express ...
Cybersecurity hiring in Singapore surges with AI adoption, but talent gaps remain
Data from Indeed reveals that the average annual base salary for a cybersecurity architect in Singapore is about S$129,765, significantly higher than the S$55,761 average for an AI architect.
Exxon to permanently shut one steam cracker in Singapore from March: Sources
SINGAPORE: ExxonMobil plans to wind down operations at the older of its two steam crackers on Singapore's Jurong Island from March, four sources familiar with the matter said, part of a global ...
In this Singapore host club, men fight against public perceptions and for a place in the nightlife scene
The club says it is the first to openly promote itself on social media, abandoning the lower profile typically adopted by similar establishments.
Singapore’s 55 billionaires in 2025 have combined net worth of $335 billion: UBS report
Total wealth of Singapore billionaires jumped 66% from 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore ends foreign artiste work pass scheme as syndicates exploit loopholes
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will stop accepting new applications under the Performing Artiste Work Permit scheme from June 1, 2026, ...
What Are The Benefits Of Flying Singapore Airlines Business Class?
Frequent flyers benefit from strong loyalty programs and rewards, while business travelers appreciate productivity-focused cabin design. Ultimately, flying Singapore Airlines Business Class is ...
Over $7 million in fines meted out for tax evasion at Singapore checkpoints from Jan to Oct 2025
The amount meted out was more than double the $3,471,043 imposed in the whole of 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, Mexico business chambers ink deal to help local firms expand overseas
The Singapore Business Federation and its Mexican counterpart COMCE have inked a new agreement that will give companies in Singapore more opportunities to work with Mexican firms and expand into ...
Singapore Customs Flags Two New Parcel Scam Variants, Warns Public
The schemes involve scammers posing as Customs officials to trick victims into transferring money or disclosing their banking information.
Singapore’s benchmark index STI rises for the sixth day, up 0.4%
Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) closed higher for the sixth consecutive day, with banks and DFI Retail Group leading gains. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com ...