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Singapore tops global innovation ranking of over 70 countries
Rounding out the top five innovative countries were the US, New Zealand, Sweden and Switzerland. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore has a unique idea for tourism: Focus on your mental health
The country is centering its therapeutic gardens, which were designed with the needs of neurodiverse children and visitors with autism or dementia in mind.
Singapore authorities detain 3 self-radicalised men planning overseas violence
Singapore's Internal Security Department (ISD) has detained three men who were allegedly self-radicalised online, triggered by the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, and had made preparations to engage in ...
Singapore Banks Back Police Controls on Accounts to Avert Scams
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.