Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will undertake an official visit to Malaysia from Monday to Tuesday, in conjunction with the 11th ...
Singapore sees increase in ‘sham marriages’ with foreign women, sparks concern
Singapore authorities are concerned about a surge in 'sham marriages', where foreign women pay Singaporean men to marry them for immigration benefits. The ICA has reported 32 cases from January to ...
Mum didn’t know son was married: More sham marriages in Singapore in 2024
According to marriage documents, a man living in a Bukit Batok flat had been married to a Vietnamese woman for several years and was living with her there.
Shelter Star of the Month: Patrick the Singapore Special dog
The Straits Times shines the spotlight on a shelter animal looking for a forever home. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore concerned over increasing ‘sham marriages’ with foreign women
Singapore authorities are concerned over the increase in sham marriages or marriages of convenience between Singaporean men and foreign women, which most of the time involves a syndicate and could ...
More sham marriages in Singapore in 2024; most cases exposed via public tip-offs: ICA
The increase was attributed to more foreigners wanting to extend their visit passes. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Zepto gets Singapore’s approval; set to become an ‘Indian company’ with …
Zepto aims to file IPO papers by March or April this year after approval for its domicile transfer to India from Singapore. The company focuses on building trust with Indian stakeholders and has $1.4 ...
Singapore economy grew 4.0% in 2024
Singapore's economy grew 4.0% in 2024, its fastest annual pace since exiting the pandemic, accelerating from an expansion of 1.1% in 2023 and 3.8% in 2022, preliminary government data showed on ...
Former Singapore athletes, residents celebrate Farrer Park’s sporting heritage
The friends I made here, the memories I made, I can never forget them,' says Paralympic swimmer Theresa Goh. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Public holidays in Singapore 2025: How to get 48 days of holiday using 15 days of annual leave
Where did 2024 go? It feels like just yesterday we were making resolutions and planning holidays, and now here we are, gearing up for another new year. One of the best ways to start 2025 on the right foot?
Analysts cautiously optimistic about growth in Singapore’s retail sector for 2025
Market watchers are upbeat about growth in Singapore's retail sector this year, despite sales falling unexpectedly in November last year. They say the boost could come from a resilient labor market and easing inflation.
(G)I-dle member Minnie will be in Singapore on Jan 11 for event by milk tea chain Chagee
Fans of K-pop girl group (G)I-dle can look forward to some good Fate on Jan 11 as member Minnie, 27, will be in Singapore. The Thai singer-actress is set to attend the grand opening of milk tea chain ...
Singapore condemns New Orleans truck attack, urges citizens to stay vigilant in the US
SINGAPORE: Singapore has condemned the New Orleans truck attack on Jan 1, calling the incident, a stark reminder of the threat of terrorism. US Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar flew a black ...
PacificLight Power to build hydrogen-ready gas power plant in Singapore
PacificLight Power (PLP) said on Friday it has received approval from the Singapore government to build a new hydrogen-fuelled gas power plant on Jurong Island.
Chinese AI firm SenseTime cuts back on Singapore office space, sources say
Retreat underscores how SenseTime is grappling with new rivals in a crowded AI arena. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore housewife in court for egg-throwing, mop attack on neighbour, and threat to kill husband in his sleep
SINGAPORE, Jan 3 — A Singaporean housewife pleaded guilty to multiple charges yesterday after a series of confrontations with her neighbour and family. Channel News Asia (CNA) reported that Jessinta ...