Banks in Singapore support a new law that will allow the police to control accounts of holders who they suspect to be scam targets, the city-state’s latest effort to tackle a surge in cases.
‘We had to dispose of it on the spot’: Singapore traveller shocked to find luggage wrecked after flight to Osaka
They wanted to take a break for the holidays, but so did their luggage - quite literally. A Singapore traveller was shocked to find her sister's luggage severely damaged after a family trip from ...
Singapore Passes Key Bill to Tackle Workplace Discrimination: ST
Singapore’s parliament on Wednesday passed a landmark bill to safeguard workers against biases based on factors such as age and nationality, the Straits Times reported.
Singapore’s Stock Benchmark Hits Record High as Banks Rally
Singapore’s stock benchmark closed at an all-time high on Wednesday, boosted by the ongoing rally in bank shares. The Straits Times Index rose 1.5%, pushing the gauge above the previous record level seen in October 2007.
Singapore Art Week 2025: Artist Yang Derong weaves a digital tale of Singapore
Drawing on his fashion background, DIGikat blends weaving, food and multimedia installations in a conversation about Singaporean identity. Read more at straitstimes.com.
HSBC Hires Citi Banker to Lead International Wealth Hub in Singapore: BT
HSBC Holdings Plc. has named Jil Chin as the new head of international wealth hub for Singapore, the Business Times reported Tuesday, citing a statement from the bank.
Harris to travel to Singapore, Bahrain and Germany before leaving office
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Europe, the Middle East and Asia from Jan. 13 through Jan. 17, the White House said on Tuesday. The trip, which will likely be Harris' last as vice ...
Singapore, Malaysia Ink Deal Creating New Vast Economic Zone
The leaders of Malaysia and Singapore formalized an agreement establishing a special economic zone linking their two nations’ border region, with the aim of attracting 50 projects in the first five ...
Singapore Floats More Controls on Race-Based Business Groups
Singapore has proposed a new law that includes establishing controls on “race-based” business groups and clan associations in a bid to safeguard racial harmony and curb foreign influence.
Singapore considers law to guard clans, business associations against foreign interference
Singapore introduced legislation on Tuesday to safeguard clans and business associations linked to racial groups against foreign interference.
Malaysia and Singapore agree to launch a special economic zone in a rare move to attract investors
Malaysia and Singapore leaders have signed an agreement to create a special economic zone to attract global investment and ease the cross-border flow of goods and people.
Power firm backed by Indonesian billionaire Anthoni Salim to build $700M hydropower plant in Singapore
PacificLight Power, backed by Indonesian billionaire Anthoni Salim, has won a contract to build a SGD1 billion (US$733 million) hydropower plant in Singapore.
Malaysia, Singapore announce deal on Johor economic zone
Malaysia and Singapore announced on Tuesday an agreement on a special economic zone in the southern Malaysian state of Johor, aiming to support investment and free up movement of goods and people ...
Singapore, Malaysia to Finalize Deal Creating Vast Economic Zone
The leaders of Malaysia and Singapore are set to formalize an agreement establishing a special economic zone linking their two nations’ border region, but the prospects for immediate economic benefits ...
Aphrodisiac ‘love darts’ and four types of slime: Up close at Singapore’s first commercial snail farm
With 40,000 snails under its care - and more to come - the WholeSnail firm aims to produce mucin for beauty products and escargot for consumption by mid-2025.
PacificLight to build 600 MW hydrogen-ready CCGT plant in Singapore
Operation will commence in January 2029. Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) has awarded the right to build, own, and operate a 600 megawatt (MW) hydrogen-ready Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) ...