That was the key message at the recently-concluded Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2018, which also marked 10 years of excellence for the now-biennial conference. More than 24,000 people fro... ( read original story ...)
Court rules Britain free to extradite Singapore bank robbery suspect
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A British court has ruled that a fugitive wanted by Singapore for a rare bank robbery could be extradited after the wealthy city-state agreed to waive corporal punishment if he i... ( read original story ...)
“Singapore just doesn’t have decent banking jobs. So I’m applying to Hong Kong instead”
I recently finished an internship at a leading European bank in Singapore and I also received a ‘return offer’ for a full-time risk-management role starting in 2019. That’s the stuff of ... ( read original story ...)
African firms urged to make Singapore a base, partner in the region
Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing yesterday called on African businesses to make Singapore a base and a partner "in South-east Asia and beyond", adding that aviation agreements to boost p... ( read original story ...)
Singapore not in talks with Malaysia on water prices, says report
SINGAPORE (Bernama): Singapore is having any renegotiations with Malaysia on water prices, says news portal Today. Singapore deputy prime minister Teo Chee Hean said this during a tour of the Changi W... ( read original story ...)
Man fined $5,000 for smuggling bird stuffed in paper packet into Singapore
A 43-year-old man was fined $5,000 on Wednesday (29 August) for smuggling a bird into Singapore, said the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA). A second charge against Hairolhisham Sa’don of failure ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore goes for Africa’s digital and manufacturing economies
Singapore has set out to explore more diverse markets in Africa in addition to traditional sweet spots like oil and gas, and urban infrastructure solutions. Enterprise Singapore, the investing arm of ... ( read original story ...)
The harshest TripAdvisor reviews of Singapore
Whether you're booking a stay at a boutique hotel or looking for the next best spot to visit, TripAdvisor is definitely the site to do your due diligence and read up on past visitors' experiences. Whi... ( read original story ...)
Everything about Singapore’s preparations for 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup
We give you the lowdown of Fandi Ahmad’s road map in preparation of the Singapore national team for the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup. Since his appointment as the interim head coach of the Lions, Fandi Ahmad a... ( read original story ...)
Two Singapore’s establishments make entry on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2018 list
Singapore has added another feather in its cap as two of its establishments have made it onto the prestigious TIME Magazine’s first annual World’s Greatest Places list. These two Singapore establishme... ( read original story ...)
Yahoo Poll: Should male citizens with little connection to Singapore be made to serve NS?
Having returned to Singapore to face the music, he pleaded guilty on Tuesday (28 August) to one charge of the offence. In the light of these reports, Yahoo News Singapore asks: Should the government b... ( read original story ...)
Singapore morning news for August 29
Five Singapore firms forged ties with African counterparts during the Africa Singapore Business Forum (ASBF) 2018 to boost the region’s digital economy and manufacturing, an announcement revealed. Nev... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Telecommunications Limited’s Latest Results: Key Highlights From Its Enterprise Business
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SGX: Z74) or Singtel, is one of the three main telcos in Singapore. The group operates in three business segments, namely, Consumer, Enterprise and Digital Life. ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore gives ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ warm box office reception
Even as Crazy Rich Asians drew some flak for not accurately representing Singapore, local filmgoers spoke with their wallets as the film grossed $2.5 million in its opening week, a phenomenal performa... ( read original story ...)
Stubbornly Strong Singapore Dollar Signals Inflation Battle
Singapore’s dollar is approaching the upper boundary of its trading band as speculation mounts that the central bank will boost the exchange rate for a second time this year to combat inflation. The c... ( read original story ...)
Thai citizen born in Bangkok pleads guilty to defaulting on NS in Singapore
But on Tuesday (28 August), Ekawit, who was also a Singapore citizen until he was 22, pleaded guilty to one count of remaining outside the Republic without a valid exit permit between 17 April 2010 an... ( read original story ...)