Singapore, widely considered a gateway to Southeast Asia, has become a beacon for global advisers and investors over the past few years. But it's not that simple.
Singapore deploys RSAF aircraft to deliver urgent humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza
The Singapore Government has deployed a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) aircraft to deliver urgent life-saving supplies for civilians in Gaza, while humanitarian supply lines remain open.
Boba tea faces challenge in Singapore due to new labeling law
Singapore will implement new labeling requirements for boba tea, necessitating the declaration of their sugar content. About the law: The law, prompted by concerns about the high sugar content in the ...
Over S$2 million awarded to Team Singapore medallists at SEA and Asian Games; Shanti Pereira the biggest winner
Sprint queen Shanti Pereira received S$315,000 for her Asian Games gold and silver medals in Hangzhou, China, as well as her two SEA Games golds in Cambodia.
Coffee chain Spinelli to close all outlets in Singapore: BT
SINGAPORE – The Spinelli Coffee chain will close its remaining six outlets here by the end of 2023, it was reported on Nov 29. The two branches at the National University of Singapore’s campus will ...
Singapore minister seeks court order to identify TikTok users who posted false claims of affair
SINGAPORE: Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam has applied for court orders against TikTok to compel the social media giant to disclose information about three users who had posted false ...
Column: Close loop on ‘Singapore model’ housing
At this point, Singapore’s housing model is a worn-out talking point. Its contours are as familiar as they are ethereal: dense leasehold social housing is how Hawaii can build our way out of the ...
Singapore mulls artificial islands for coastal defence
SINGAPORE: Singapore has said it is considering building artificial islands off its east coast to protect low-lying areas against rising sea levels caused by climate change.
Tiger Brokers (Singapore) adds 360 US Treasuries amid investor ‘flight to safety’.
In light of higher-for-longer interest rates, elevated inflation and the volatile macroeconomic backdrop, we have seen continued market interest towards US treasuries as these investments are ...
Unity Software cuts 3.8% of workforce; shuts office in Singapore and 13 other locations
VIDEOGAME software provider Unity Software will eliminate 265 jobs or 3.8 per cent of its global workforce, and end an agreement with a digital video effects company founded by the director of Lord of ...
Filipino maids in Singapore model gowns they created from rubbish
For four hours on one of their Sundays off, about a dozen Filipino maids strutted on a stage inside the HFSE International School in Mountbatten Road wearing dazzling, colorful gowns and dresses made ...
Twitching rat on food tray: Singapore authorities find rodent infestation, hygiene lapses at food court
Tangs Market food court along Orchard Road and some of its vendors will face enforcement action after the authorities found rat infestation in the ...
Singapore announces year-end bonus for civil servants in 2023
All civil servants in Singapore will receive a year-end Annual Variable Component (AVC) of 0.6 month in 2023.
CNA Explains: Why does Singapore want to build a ‘Long Island’?
SINGAPORE: Singapore announced on Tuesday (Nov 28) potential plans for a project on its east coast which would reclaim around 800ha of land - the size of over 1,000 football fields. Technical studies ...
How local entrepreneurs are reimagining next-generation dining in Singapore
In the air at Singapore’s Alexandra Village Food Centre is a salty-zingy umami aroma that I can almost bite into. The clang of the woks and woosh of fires lighting up provide a steady rhythm. For ...
TikTok faces Singapore civil lawsuit from K Shanmugam over ‘false, baseless’ claims of extramarital affair
Singapore’s Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam has launched a civil lawsuit against social media giant TikTok requiring they identify three users who, he said, spread false allegations of an ...