SINGAPORE — The Singapore economy is now expected to grow at the upper end of the official forecast range in 2024, with external demand seen as resilient for the rest of the year though global downside risks remain. The Ministry of Trade and Industry ...
Discover Korean Heritage in Singapore: Exciting Events and Interactive Programs at NATAS Holidays 2024
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korea Heritage Agency (KHA) announces its participation in Singapore's largest travel fair, NATAS Holidays 2024 (NATAS), from August 16 to 18. This event will serve as a platform to showcase the ...
Singapore bets on factories bouncing back, sees economy surpassing target in 2024
Singapore today upgraded its economic growth forecast for this year after beating expectations in the second quarter and on optimism that the
XBBF empowers Singapore SMEs with $15,000 fund to transform, grow, and do good
SINGAPORE: In Singapore’s business landscape, Melissa Laurie’s entrepreneurial journey with Oysterly has taken a remarkable... The post XBBF empowers Singapore SMEs with $15,000 fund to transform, ...
Singapore’s banks and regulators can do more to drive a regional coal phaseout
For a genuine coal phaseout, it is essential that private banks cease funding for any new coal expansion, and redirect these funds towards investments in grid infrastructure, renewable energies ...
‘Welcome home Max!’: Singapore’s Olympic bronze medallist Maximilian Maeder returns to hero’s welcome
SINGAPORE: The arrival hall at Changi Airport Terminal 3 was busier than usual and crackled with anticipation before dawn on Tuesday (Aug 13) as Singapore welcomed its youngest Olympic medallist, ...
Motorcyclists heading to Malaysia can clear Singapore checkpoints with QR code from Aug 15
Those travelling to Malaysia in cars have already been using QR code clearances since March 19. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Welcome home Max!’: S’pore’s Olympic bronze medallist Max Maeder returns to hero’s welcome
The arrival hall at Changi Airport Terminal 3 was busier than usual and crackled with anticipation before dawn on Aug 13 as Singapore welcomed its youngest Olympic medallist, kitefoiler Maximilian ...
Paris Olympics offer key lessons for Singapore on hosting major sporting events: Edwin Tong
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong said Singapore has much to learn from the recently-concluded Paris Olympics, such as its use of existing venues to slash carbon footprint and rein ...
Singapore narrows 2024 growth forecast to 2-3%, upper end of range; economy expands 2.9% in Q2
The Straits Times Singapore’s economy in 2024 is now forecast to expand at the upper end of its earlier estimated range, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Aug 13.
Singapore Q2 GDP up 2.9% y/y, matching advance estimate
Singapore's economy grew 2.9% in the April-June quarter from a year earlier, matching the official advance estimate released last month and above market expectations, government data showed on Tuesday ...
Singapore Ex-Minister’s Corruption Trial to Begin September 10
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore will start the trial against its former transport minister S. Iswaran next month, in the latest update to the biggest political scandal to hit the city-state. Most Read from ...
Daily Cuts – Is the tourism sector in Singapore facing a complex recovery?
On #TalkBack, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Noelle Teoh, Associate Lawyer at GJC Law, about how a new government unit will be given powers to investigate and order ...
TotalEnergies supplies its first 100% cooking oil-based marine fuel in Singapore
TotalEnergies has supplied its first cargo of 100% biofuel for ships in Singapore as it seeks to expand its sales of lower-carbon marine fuels, the French energy major said on Monday.
Entrepreneur arranges for free haircuts for 59 migrant workers to mark Singapore’s 59th birthday
SINGAPORE: To show his appreciation to migrant workers and to celebrate them – as well as Singapore’s birthday – this Singaporean man arranged for these workers to get free haircuts. In a Tiktok video ...
NLB’s new exhibition in VivoCity brings Singapore’s high-flying cable cars’ history down to earth
The exhibition is part of an initiative to showcase the NLB's wealth of services and collections. Read more at straitstimes.com.