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) ...
Singapore HDB resale volume declines by 3.6% to 6,314 units in Q4 2024
The decline was due to over 8,500 new flats launched in October. According to OrangeTee, Singapore’s HDB resale volume declined by 3.6 per cent, dropping from 6,547 cases in Q4 2023 (up to 30 December ...
Interest rising among firms seeking to enter Johor-Singapore SEZ ahead of deal signing
Singapore companies in the food manufacturing and logistics space said the special economic zone will help them save costs and access new markets.
Singapore banks see rise in mortgage refinancing after rate cuts in 2024
There was a notable increase in such applications between September and November last year, said an expert. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Jail for Singapore man who sexually exploited two young boys, made one blow kiss at camera
SINGAPORE: A man who inappropriately touched two young boys, aged eight and 11, on separate occasions has been sentenced to two years and eight months’ jail.
OCBC becomes first bank in Singapore to sell bespoke tokenised bonds
Tokenised bonds allow clients to subscribe to tokens at denominations of $1,000, which is a fraction of the minimum transaction size of $250,000 for corporate bonds.
Singapore shares open higher on Monday; STI up 0.5%
SINGAPORE shares began Monday (Jan 6) trading in positive territory as overseas markets closed a holiday-shortened week mixed with anticipation for the incoming Donald Trump administration. Read more ...
Singapore Hospital Operator Targets Wealthy Boomers in China
The task of providing elderly care for the growing number of Chinese baby boomers may be a headache for Beijing, but a Singaporean hospital operator sees it as an evergreen opportunity.
Singapore should still see real wage growth in 2025, but probably less than in 2024
SINGAPORE should see sustained real wage growth in 2025, as inflation cools and productivity gains allow for higher nominal pay. But whether this is better or worse than in 2024 remains uncertain.
Singapore’s ‘I Can See Your Voice’ Adaptation Spotlights Star Power and Sleuthing Skills
Singapore's adaptation of South Korean hit game show “I Can See Your Voice” invites viewers to solve a musical mystery alongside some of the nation's most beloved entertainers. The show enlists ...
Be wary of scammers posing as Singapore govt officials, say police
Victims receive a call from scammers - often using a local number - posing as a government official. Read more at straitstimes.com.
What’s behind Singapore government’s concern over rising ‘sham marriages’?
ICA reports a rise in "sham marriages" in Singapore, with 32 cases between January and September 2024, up from just 4 cases in the same period in 2023.
Sham marriages in Singapore surge eightfold last year, Immigration blames foreigners looking to stay longer
Cases of sham marriages in Singapore have reportedlt seen a sharp rise in 2024, with 32 cases reported between January and September, compared to only four during the same period in 2023. Straits ...
Singapore President’s India visit: A new chapter in 60 years of strategic partnership
Singapore stands as one of India’s most important trading partners within ASEAN, with bilateral trade reaching USD 35.61 billion in FY 2023-24.