Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Singapore’s National Day rally is traditionally an opportunity for the prime minister to outline domestic policy plans, but Lawrence Wong this year used his first ...
Evonik’s expanded Singapore methionine facility becomes world’s largest
The expansion brings total DL-methionine production capacity to 340,000 tonnes per year, up by 40,000 tonnes a year.
Malaysia’s 1MDB says bid to strike out its $394 million claim against BSI Bank dismissed in Singapore
A bid by now defunct BSI Bank Limited to strike out a $394 million claim against it by scandal-hit Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and its unit, Brazen Sky Limited, has been ...
28 weeks’ jail for man who tried to flee Singapore after getting caught smuggling vapes
Mohamad Izuwan Che Mohd Abd Khoha tried to smuggle more than 20,000 vaping products into Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore workforce sees significant increase in AI adoption: Indeed
SINGAPORE: Singapore has become a regional leader in the adoption of generative AI (GenAI), as... The post Singapore workforce sees significant increase in AI adoption: Indeed appeared first on The In ...
Singapore approves mpox vaccine from Bavarian Nordic for high-risk adults
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has approved the JYNNEOS vaccine, developed by Danish pharmaceutical company Bavarian Nordic, for individuals aged 18 and older at high risk for smallpox or ...
Singapore-Johor Economy Deal Signing Gets Pushed to November
(Bloomberg) -- A deal between Singapore and Malaysia to establish a special economic zone in Johor is likely to be signed by November, according to a top official. Most Read from Bloomberg Turkey ...
Singapore’s top university adopts measures to curb tourist influx
The National University of Singapore (NUS), one of the world's most prestigious universities, has announced a series of measures to curb the growing nuisance caused by large crowds of tourists on ...
MB: Deal for Johor-Singapore special economic zone set to be signed ‘hopefully’ in Nov
The deal for the Johor and Singapore special economic zone (SEZ) is reportedly expected to be signed by November, the state government said. Finance news Bloomberg cited Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn ...
Singapore shares fell on Thursday—STI dropped 0.1%
SINGAPORE: Singapore shares fell on Thursday, Aug 29, after mixed global market trends from the previous night. The Straits Times Index (STI) dropped 4.78 points, or 0.1%, to 3,386.25 just minutes ...
Singapore ranks first among ASEAN peers when it comes to tech in 2024 Global Innovation Index
SINGAPORE: A recent survey conducted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has revealed that Singapore leads the ASEAN region in terms of technological innovation. This finding comes ...
BitMart to Host “Night of Crypto Wonders” High-End Web3 Event at TOKEN2049 Singapore
Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The ‘Night of Crypto Wonders’ high-end industry networking event, co-hosted by BitMart, Axlflops, Fundamental Labs, VeChain, and MetaEra, ...
The battle to succeed Hassan Sunny as Singapore’s No. 1 now begins in earnest
The Lions will move one step closer to deciding on Hassan Sunny's successor in the September international window.
Singapore must not let trend of ‘excessive’ individualism, populism affect local politics: Chee Hong Tat
SINGAPORE must avoid the “slippery slope” of excessive individualism, populism and short-termism, which have gained “dangerous traction” of late and become dominant driving forces in the politics of ...
WazirX Asks Singapore High Court for 6 Months to Restructure Its Liabilities
WazirX has filed an application with the Singapore High Court for a moratorium. The plan proposes to alloocate the impact from the cyberattack pro-rata across users. Indian cryptocurrency exchange ...
‘We do not take sides, we uphold principles’: Vivian on Singapore’s foreign policy approach
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s foreign policy approach is not to be neutral, but to act in a principled and consistent way based on long-term national interests, said Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Tuesday (Aug 27).