SINGAPORE - Singaporeans who want to watch this month's Pyeongchang ... The national broadcaster's statement read: "Regular news updates on the Winter Olympics are available on Channel NewsAsia, 938Now, Today and our other platforms featuring news segments." ( read original story ...)
K.T. McFarland, Trump nominee for ambassador to Singapore, withdraws nomination
McFarland is a former deputy national security adviser in the Trump administration and former Fox News analyst. She was nominated in May. After the Republican-majority Senate did not act on the nomination by the end of last year, McFarland was re-nominated ... ( read original story ...)
NETS services across Singapore disrupted for over an hour
“This incident was not related to any security issues. No personal data was compromised as a result of this incident,” a spokesman later told Yahoo News Singapore. “We are conducting a full investigation as to the cause of the disruption to prevent a ... ( read original story ...)
STB unveils “Singapore is boring” video in response to Time Out survey
The Singapore Tourism Board has released a “Singapore is boring” promotional video in response to a Time Out survey that showed the Republic was second to last among exciting cities in the world. In the self-deprecating video posted on the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore durian-themed cafe smells winning combination
A Singapore eatery centred around the pungent tropical fruit durian has caught a whiff of success as patrons flock to the cafe in droves for a bite of its exotic offerings. The spiky fruit long regarded as a delicacy in Southeast Asia has left a divisive ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to boost digital investment to improve revenue, cut costs
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore Airlines Ltd will invest “hundreds of millions” of dollars in digital technology over several years as part of a broader transformation designed to remain competitive against global rivals, its chief executive said on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Taps Workers for Ideas to Boost Efficiency
Singapore Airlines Ltd., the premium carrier that’s undergoing a business revamp to fend off competition from Gulf airlines and budget operators, is turning to its employees for ideas. Southeast Asia’s biggest carrier is setting up a lab and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s overseas property investments surged 40% to $37.18b
It also rose to become the largest investor in the US market. Singapore's real estate investments overseas surged by 40% to a two-year high of $37.18b (US$28.4b) in 2017, Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) revealed. According to data from Real Capital Analytics ... ( read original story ...)
First time in Singapore? Here are 8 of the top things to do
(CNN) — Singapore is compact -- roughly the same size as New York City -- but the Southeast Asian city-state is brimming with culture and character -- and plenty of things to do. Bordering the southern tip of Malaysia, just one degree north of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Flyer still grounded pending probe; tour agencies told rides will resume ‘after January’
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Flyer remains grounded on Sunday (Jan 28), after operations were suspended due to a "technical issue" on Thursday morning. It is not clear when the ride will reopen. According to Straco Leisure, which owns the Singapore Flyer, a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Flyer still grounded
The Singapore Flyer remained grounded yesterday, after operations were suspended due to a "technical issue" last Thursday. It is not clear when the ride will reopen. According to Straco Leisure, which owns the Singapore Flyer, a probe is ongoing and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Press : MONEY FM 89.3 – SINGAPORE’S FIRST & ONLY BUSINESS AND PERSONAL FINANCE RADIO STATION
With the tagline 'Stay Ahead', the station will entertain listeners with relevant news and information to keep everyone on top of the happenings in Singapore and around the world. The station will have access to SPH's wide-ranging content including ... ( read original story ...)
Fratelli Cosulich: Bunkering in Singapore Improved by MFM
Timothy Cosulich, who heads up the Fratelli Cosulich Group of companies, has overseen the expansion of the company in Singapore. "I've lived here for several years and its reputation as a great place to do business is well deserved," Cosulich tells Ship ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s first business radio station – Money FM89.3 – goes on air on Monday
SINGAPORE - Radio station, Money FM89.3, dedicated to business news and personal finance, will go on air on Monday (Jan 29). The English station, which uses a talk show format, will cover topics from sensible investing to responsible saving. It is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Flyer suspends rides due to technical issue
The Singapore Flyer will remain closed today following a technical glitch that forced the attraction to suspend services yesterday afternoon. A spokesman for the Flyer told The Straits Times that all 61 passengers on board were "brought to the ground ... ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, academics leave little room for sports, so this swim star came to America
On the way to an early morning swim practice in Singapore five years ago, Jing-E Tan’s father, Ken, turned to his sleep-deprived daughter sitting in the passenger seat and voiced his concern. “Are you sure you want to do this?” he asked as the car ... ( read original story ...)