Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, stirred up a chai storm on social media on Saturday after expressing disappointment over a "tasteless" cup of chai he was served at a café in Gurgaon. Sharing his experience, Wong revealed that he paid Rs 169 for the drink, which was served in traditional kulhad (earthen cup).
Singapore Police Warn Public On PayNow Phishing Website And Scam SMS ‘Alert’ On Certificate Expiry
The Singapore-wide payment system PayNow, which enables convenient money transfer for retail customers of banks and non-banking financial institutions, is the latest bait in the ever-increasing list of ways in which scammers target people’s wallets.
Where to have fun with your kids in Singapore before the school holidays end
Two more weeks left before school reopens. Make the most of the holidays and create precious memories with your children at these places. For kids who want to learn ...
Singapore flatter to deceive again but Shawal Anuar shows why he must lead the line
Singapore were once again unconvincing but Shawal Anuar would ensure a second victory at the ASEAN Championship.
Singapore leave it late to beat Timor-Leste 3-0 in ASEAN football championship
SINGAPORE: It took 76 minutes for Singapore to break the deadlock against Timor-Leste but a penalty from Kyoga Nakamura and a Shawal Anuar double were enough to keep the Lions' unbeaten run at the ...
Traffic congestion will remain under control even as Singapore’s car population rises: Analysts
Singapore announced a likely increase of 20,000 cars on its roads. This marks the first increase in the private car population in over two decades. Despite this shift, analysts believe Singapore is still on course to achieve its vision of a car-lite society,
Family doctors see up to 10% rise in shingles cases in Singapore over past two years
Shingles is on the rise in Singapore, with some family doctors seeing a 10% spike in cases over the past two years. They say it's likely due to an ageing population and weakened immune systems after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singapore steps up executions and pressure on anti-death penalty groups
Masoud Rahimi Mehrzad’s father was in a remote part of Iran when he received the news that he had long dreaded. His son was to be hanged in Singapore’s Changi Prison. Suffering from deteriorating ...
With ‘no Cristiano or Messi’, Faris Ramli knows Singapore must share the load in ASEAN Championship quest
SINGAPORE -- It is a new-look Singapore outfit that will be looking to reach the semifinals of ASEAN Championship for only the second time in six editions over the next fortnight or so. With just ...
Singapore bank UOB names Leong Yung Chee as group CFO
Dec 13 (Reuters) - Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB (UOBH.SI), opens new tab, on Friday named Leong Yung Chee as its group chief financial officer (CFO) effective April 2025, succeeding Lee ...
Singapore startup aims for quantum cryptography satellite launch in 2025
SINGAPORE -- Singaporean space-related companies are boosting their global presence, developing quantum and semiconductor technologies for satellites by leveraging government support and the research ...
Singapore’s crypto regulation more mature in 2024 but adoption lags behind
SINGAPORE - Cryptocurrency hubs like Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Switzerland may have more mature regulation, but domestic adoption is lower, a report has found. An ...
Doctor Anywhere lays off 8.1% of workforce across Singapore, South-east Asia
HEALTHTECH startup Doctor Anywhere is laying off 8.1 per cent of its workforce across Singapore and South-east Asia, according to an internal e-mail seen by The Business Times. Read more at The ...
Two Singapore nightclubs are ranked among the best in the world, with one named Asia’s top club
With Ibiza-esque beachside chill-outs and beat-driven underground raves, it’s no surprise that Singapore ranks in Asia’s top three cities for nightlife this year. We’re truly spoiled for choice when ...
Back as Singapore’s No. 1, Izwan Mahbud plays his part in important opening win at ASEAN Championship
Izwan Mahbud knows what it is like to be Singapore's No. 1, in an ASEAN Championship-winning side no less. He just hasn't been that for a while. But after the abrupt international retirement of Hassan ...
Singapore Mansion Deals Are Increasingly Shrouded in Secrecy
Deals for Singapore's highly exclusive mansions are on the rise, but the country's ultra-rich are increasingly seeking to keep their multimillion purchases private.