He was her employer, a titan of Singapore's business establishment and the chairman of some of the country's biggest companies. One day, his family accused her of stealing from them. They reported her ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore has big driverless ambitions and the pandemic is unlikely to stop them
One of Singapore's goals is to ease the pressures of a growing and aging population on roads by using autonomous vehicles to boost public transport. ( read original story ...)
MAS ‘closely studying’ reports on ‘FinCEN’ leak that mentioned Singapore banks in suspicious transactions
SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Monday (Sep 21) it is “closely studying” media reports mentioning Singapore banks in ... ( read original story ...)
Common misconceptions about making a living in Singapore debunked
We seeked out the help of some Filipino expatriates in Singapore--who have made the city state their second home--to debunk some misconceptions about making a living there. ( read original story ...)
Consolidation is the major focus after merger with Aviva Singapore: Singlife CEO
Singlife's merge with Aviva Singapore forms the largest life insurance provider in the country, says CEO Walter De Oude. While further regional expansion is not off the agenda, in his eyes, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy is on track for a ‘modest recovery,’ says OCBC economist
Singapore's economic contraction will be less severe in the third quarter as more activities resume following a partial lockdown, says Selena Ling, head of treasury research and strategy at OCBC Bank. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reshapes its economy to adapt to the coronavirus
As the Covid-19 pandemic alters the global landscape, Singapore is re-shaping its economy to adapt to the uncertain times. Nancy Hungerford takes a look at how some companies are rising to meet those ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore — a poster child for globalism — is taking a nativist turn
Visa clampdown and rising resentment toward foreigners amid coronavirus fuel worries among some Indian tech and finance workers. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: 18 new Covid-19 cases, only 1 in community and 4 imported
Eighteen new coronavirus cases were confirmed as at Sunday noon (Sept 20), taking Singapore's total to 57,576. ( read original story ...)
Lessons from former US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as Singapore reviews women’s issues
The late Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a pioneering advocate for women's rights in the United States, a woman who championed gender equality and broke down barriers.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
18 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, including 1 in community and 4 imported
The community case is a work pass holder. The four imported cases had been placed on stay-home notices upon arrival in Singapore.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
The week in TV: Des; Ratched; The Third Day; The Singapore Grip – review
In a starry week for new drama, David Tennant, Sarah Paulson and Jude Law step up in strikingly chilling roles ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to embark on a review of women’s issues in move towards greater gender equality, leading to White Paper next year
Achieving gender equality requires a “deep mindset change” as well as changes to Singapore's cultural value system, said Law and Home ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to embark on series of engagements towards greater gender equality, leading to White Paper on women’s issues
From next month, a series of engagements between the public and private sectors, as well as non-governmental organisations, will be ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore rolls out Covid tracing tokens
Singapore is distributing thousands of devices that can track where a person has been and who they have interacted with. The small bluetooth device is meant for those who do not own smartphones and ... ( read original story ...)
Rolls-Royce holds Singapore talks
Royce is in talks with sovereign wealth funds, including Singapore’s GIC, as it tries to repair its threadbare balance sheet.The jet engines giant has been mulling ways of raising cash ... ( read original story ...)