Ministers Vivian Balakrishnan and K. Shanmugam took issue with Lee Hsien Yang's Facebook post about their defamation suit against him Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and Law Minister ...
Singapore’s population rises to historic high of 6.04 million
As of June 2024, Singapore's population reached 6.04 million, a 2% increase from last year, marking the first time the country's population has exceeded six million.
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan Urges ‘Return To Basics’ For UN System Amid ‘Deficit Of Global Leadership’
Citing the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts and other military battles killing civilians on a “horrendous” scale, Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan urged the ...
Singapore stocks rose on Tuesday’s open—STI climbed 0.3%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks rose on Tuesday’s open, Oct 1, following a mixed performance in global markets overnight.
The Standard Singapore set to open in Q4 2024
Located close to the UNESCO-listed Botanic Gardens, The Standard's new Singapore hotel will feature 143 rooms.
Singapore’s East-West Line MRT services to fully resume on Tuesday (Oct 1); westbound trains to run at slower speeds
Train services along the East-West Line will resume fully on Oct 1 from the start of passenger service hours, six days after rail services between Jurong East and Buona Vista MRT stations were ...
Singapore will be doing ‘quite well’ if it can sustain annual growth of 2% to 3%: Lee Hsien Loong
PRODUCTIVITY gains will be Singapore’s primary driver of growth as the economy enters a more mature phase, and businesses must thus do their part to transform, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Singapore Keen To Re-Emerge As A Major Cricket Destination
There have been discussions over how to make Singapore more of a hub for cricket given its strategic location, financial might and 55,000-seat national stadium.
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: ‘Things are moving,’ says Malaysia’s Anwar
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discusses Malaysia's relationship with Singapore and says there is a high level of trust between the two countries.
Ex-Singapore Oil Mogul Lim Set to Pay Liquidators $3.5 Billion
The liquidators of Lim Oon Kuin’s collapsed oil trading empire are set to recover about $3.5 billion from the fallen tycoon and his children in order to end a Singapore civil lawsuit, according to ...
Singapore drivers without VEP can still enter Malaysia on Oct 1 but will be reminded to do so immediately
Singapore motorists that have yet to install the vehicle entry permit (VEP) will still be able to enter Malaysia as usual on October 1, 2024, according to road transport department (JPJ) ...
Singapore Ex-PM’s Brother Pays Ministers $483,610 for Defamation
The estranged brother of former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he has paid two senior ministers who sued him for defamation.Most Read from BloombergA 7,000-Year-Old City Emerges as a ...
Singapore’s Moribund IPO Market Looks to REITs for a Lifeline
Singapore’s stagnant initial public offering market is relying on a boost next year from real estate investment trusts.
Singapore shares open almost flat on Monday; STI down 0.02%
SINGAPORE stocks began Monday (Sep 30) on a muted note, as global equities ended mixed over the weekend. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore businesses doubt recent survey findings on employers’ openness to a four-day work week
A RECENT survey in which nearly seven in 10 Singapore employers found a four-day work week “feasible” may not accurately reflect ground sentiment, said business leaders. Read more at The Business ...
Storm activity caused turbulence on fatal Singapore Airlines flight, claims expert
Storm activity caused turbulence on fatal Singapore Airlines flight, claims expert - A ‘terrible miscalculation’ led flight SQ321 to fall, said Richard Woodward ...