It launches private credit fund here to meet interest to lend money to property developers in Australia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Live music industry sees more demand with global shows coming to Singapore
Big music acts coming to Singapore in the past year have led to more work for local players both on and off stage, including local electronic musician Jasmine Sokko who opened for Coldplay in 2024, ...
Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew stays calm to beat Chou Tien-chen to win Taipei Open crown
Loh Kean Yew bagged his 10th career badminton title as he became the first Singaporean to win at this tournament. But more importantly, he looks to have rediscovered his killer instinct as he beat ...
Former Singapore cricketer and coach Arjun Menon dies in Malawi
Arjun, who has been operations manager of Cricket Malawi since February 2020, died on May 11. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore restaurants already hit by price, supply fluctuations thanks to US tariffs
Some restaurants in Singapore are already seeing price and supply fluctuations, more than a month after the US announced widespread tariffs. To adapt, they have had to manage orders and inventory more ...
Singapore inventor builds lightsabers, web-shooters in bedroom; sells movie gadgets to over 1,000 customers
SINGAPORE: Lightsabers and web-shooters have long been in the realms of science fiction, but 25-year-old inventor Jacob Uy has turned these ideas into reality on a workbench in his bedroom.
Lack of talent could put a damper on Singapore’s growing carbon services sector
Good knowledge of policies and willingness to work in remote areas are some criteria for new recruits. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Indonesia plans to cut fuel imports from Singapore in favour of US as part of tariff negotiations
JAKARTA (Reuters/Bloomberg): Indonesia plans to change the source of some of its fuel imports from Singapore to the United States as part of negotiations over steep tariffs, its energy minister has ...
Johor police probing Singapore-registered Maserati driver, 27, for fatal accident at Second Link: Report
The New Straits Times reported that the Singaporean driver, 27, had allegedly made an illegal U-turn and was attacked by other motorists after the accident.
Singapore car allegedly made illegal U-turn on Second Link in Johor, causing fatal accident
A motorcyclist died after crashing into a metal barrier that had broken off from a road divider when a car allegedly made an illegal U-turn on the Second Link Highway, in Johor, Malaysia. The incident ...
Flower Moon on May 13: The final micro full moon of 2025 to glow over Singapore
SINGAPORE: On Tuesday (May 13), skywatchers in Singapore can catch a glimpse of the second and final micro full moon of 2025 – the Flower Moon – weather permitting.
Singapore PM Wong pledges support for businesses hit by US tariffs, promises economic relief
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that addressing the economic situation and its impact on Singaporeans will be a key priority for ...
Singapore Billionaire Kwek Family’s City Developments Fails To Buy Out M&C New Zealand
City Developments held almost 84% of M&C New Zealand at the close of the offer on Thursday, missing the 90% threshold it needed to delist the hotel company.
Indonesia to Cut Fuel Imports From Singapore in Favor of US
Indonesia will cut its fuel imports from Singapore and source supplies from the US and Middle Eastern countries instead, according to the country’s energy minister.
Indonesia eyes cut in fuel imports from Singapore in favour of US as part of tariffs negotiations
Indonesia plans to change the source of some of its fuel imports from Singapore to the United States as part of negotiations over steep tariffs, its energy minister said on Friday.
Singapore’s OCBC maintains 2025 guidance despite challenging outlook
Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), Singapore's second largest bank, maintained 2025 guidance and set aside credit allowances, citing a challenging economic outlook after posting on Friday a 5% drop in first ...