Still, April’s output growth easily topped the 2.5 per cent increase forecast by analysts in a Bloomberg poll. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
More than $650,000 lost in Singapore to fake friend scams since April
At least 187 cases of this nature have been reported since April, the police said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Logistics reimagined: More young people in Singapore are drawn to tech-related roles in the field
Several global logistics firms such as DHL, ST Logistics and Schenker Singapore reported an increase in the number of young hires aged 35 and below in recent years, while smaller players have yet to ...
Singapore’s STI down 0.1% post Trump’s Apple tariff threats; most Asia markets rise
SINGAPORE] Singapore shares were down at Monday’s open as most regional markets were trading higher, after US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) threatened tariffs on Apple. Read more at The Business Times.
Japan Foods H2 loss widens to $6.2 million amid ‘challenging year’ for Singapore F&B
The restaurant operator cites fall in consumer spending, intense competition and increasing costs. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Ultra-Wealthy in Singapore Are Taking Home Interiors Back to Basics
Local designers talk about how they work with the nature, history and culture of the island to create modern styles still grounded in tradition ...
Over $36k raised in ground-up effort to help community cat feeders in Singapore
On average, $60 is needed to feed one cat every month, with feeders often using their savings. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Why is True Singapore Ghost Stories still so popular after more than 35 years?
Books from the series have ranked amongst the top 10 most borrowed physical adult books almost every year for the past 10 years, according to the National Library Board.
Almost 2,000 dengue cases in Singapore so far in 2025, 74% drop from 2024
There were two deaths due to local dengue infection as of May 15. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s ICA says crash between car and Malaysian bus at Woodlands Checkpoint ‘shouldn’t have happened’, vows review
Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said it will carry out a safety review after a car and bus collided at Woodlands Checkpoint
Spotlight on billionaires and tycoons who chose Singapore to set up their foundations for charity work
SINGAPORE - Some of the richest people in the world, such as American hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio, Indonesian coal king Low Tuck Kwong and Brazil-born Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, have ...
Obesity rates are rising in Singapore, but is overeating the only cause?
Obesity is on the rise in Singapore, with recent studies revealing a worrying trend. The 2021/2022 National Population Health Survey by the Ministry of Health showed that the prevalence of obesity ...
Singapore’s new Muslim affairs minister lays down firm stance on Gaza issue
Faishal Ibrahim takes a tougher position than his predecessor in defending former president Halimah Yaacob against the Critical Spectator.
Singapore’s Gan Says Geopolitical Neutrality Not Possible
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said neutrality is not possible, highlighting the rising challenges for the city-state that has long sought to tread a diplomatic tightrope amid US-China trade tensions.
Singapore’s 1939 restaurant to close late this month
Singapore, a multi-concept restaurant and bar located on Keong Saik Road, will cease operations on May 31, adding to a growing list of eatery closures in the world's second most expensive city.
Singapore sees technical recession risk after Q1 contraction
Singapore could slip into a technical recession this year, a government official said on Thursday after final GDP data confirmed the city-state's economy had contracted in the first quarter even ...