SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP)— A Roman Catholic priest was stabbed while saying mass inside a church in Singapore on Saturday, police said, but added they did not think it was an act of terrorism. The ...
Singapore Leader Frets Over Trade Friction as World Awaits Trump
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed concern about increased trade friction as the world braces for Donald Trump’s return to the US presidency after threatening massive new tariffs on ...
A Messy Problem in Orderly Singapore: Keeping Track of Cats
The reversal of a 35-year ban on cats in public housing won’t be a quick fix for cat-related problems. It’s not even clear how many cats live in the city-state.
Private hospitals in Singapore will share patient health records on national platform from 2025
SINGAPORE: All nine private hospitals in Singapore will soon share health records of their patients on a national platform to ensure better continuity of care across healthcare providers, the Ministry of Health announced on Saturday (Nov 9). The National ...
Singapore’s DBS eyes Malaysian bank stakes in expansion push, sources say
SINGAPORE’S biggest lender DBS is exploring expanding into Malaysia with potential acquisitions of stakes in banks in its Southeast Asian neighbour, including in one of Malaysia’s smallest banks by assets,
It’s magic! Meet the Singapore healthcare professionals with a bag of tricks to treat patients
Healthcare facilities are also using hypnosis, animals and nature to treat and boost the well-being of patients. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Sky-high demolitions: What is behind Singapore’s many skyscraper tear-downs
Some of the tallest buildings in the world that have ever been demolished are in Singapore; here's why. Read more at straitstimes.com.
I’ve flown on Singapore’s world’s longest flight in business class. It was nice, but the new seats will be a game changer.
Singapore Airlines is known for luxury. Its investment in a new business class has one game-changing feature that flyers love.
Tycoon Ong Beng Seng’s HPL Buys Concorde Hotel Singapore For $620 Million
Hotel Properties is buying the Concorde Hotel in Singapore’s main shopping strip for $620 million as the developer controlled by tycoon Ong Beng Seng and wife Christina steps up investments in the ...
Singapore Airlines posts HY profit slump; sees $832 million gain from Air India-Vistara merger
Singapore Airlines reported a slump in half-year earnings on Friday, reflecting stiff competition and higher costs, but added that it will post a gain of S$1.1 billion ($832.45 million) once the Air ...
Singapore Airlines’ half-year profit nearly halves on rising costs
Singapore Airlines (SIA) reported a half-year profit on Friday that nearly halved year-on-year, reflecting intensifying market competition coupled with higher fuel costs and expenses.
Singapore bank OCBC’s third-quarter net profit rises 9%, above forecast
SINGAPORE, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Singapore's second-largest bank Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp, or OCBC (OCBC.SI), opens new tab, reported on Friday a 9% rise in net profit in the third quarter from a year ...
Singapore bank UOB’s third-quarter net profit jumps 16% on year to record, beat forecast
Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB , reported on Friday a 16% jump in net profit in the third quarter from a year earlier on the back of higher net fee income and trading and investment income.
Trump’s comeback: Outlook for Singapore and Asean
Given what is known from Trump’s first term, conditions look more favourable for Singapore than Asean. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Babies Born In 2025 To Get ‘Special Gift’ As Part Of #SG60 Celebrations, Says Indranee Rajah
As Singapore prepares to mark the 60th year (Diamond Jubilee) of its independence in 2025, the government has “a special gift” for the country’s “SG60 babies”. This has been revealed by minister ...
Singapore could brace for higher costs, slower growth as Trump’s win fuels protectionist shift
THE export-driven Singapore economy is bracing for the likelihood of higher tariffs globally as unofficial results show former United States president Donald Trump has clinched a second term. Read ...