SWF kicked off with a boisterous debate and events starring minority writers from the US. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Pools’ dilemma: Too much business may not be a good thing
At Doon School, a residential institution in the Himalayan foothills that is often referred to as the Eton, or Andover, of India, boys, many of whom come from elite business, civil service or ...
Embraer E190/195-E2 Jets Obtain Type Certification in Singapore
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has granted type certification to Embraer's E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft.
Malaysia hotel steps up security after Singapore family says man entered room at 3am
A woman claimed the intruder left after saying he had ‘entered the wrong room’ where she was staying with her husband and toddler.
Update trade rules and reform WTO, says Singapore PM Lee at Apec leaders’ retreat
Trade rules need to keep pace with new digital opportunities and the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) derailed dispute settlement mechanism needs to be revived, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on ...
Opportunities aplenty for Singapore even in an uncertain world, says PM Lee as Apec meet ends
There are plenty of signs that Singapore is making good and there is room to grow, PM Lee said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Rajnath Singh visits Singapore and pays tribute to INA Memorial marker
After completing his tour to Indonesia, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on his way back home, paid a brief visit to Singapore on Saturday.
Three smugglers nabbed at Singapore’s Woodlands Checkpoint in a day, 1,000 packs of contraband cigarettes seized
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) foiled three attempts to smuggle duty-unpaid cigarettes into Singapore through Woodlands Checkpoint in one day, seizing 1,000 packs of contraband ...
Luxury apartments in Singapore and other major cities see rent surge
SINGAPORE: Rent for luxury apartments in some of the world’s biggest cities see a sudden upward trend, likely caused by limited supply and buyers looking to acquire after the pandemic. Prime ...
Commentary: What we lose when night markets fade out in Singapore
Vendors and customers say that pasar malam have changed with high rentals and narrower offerings - but night markets are still an important part of Singapore’s cultural heritage, says Annie Tan.
Singapore Shelf: Fantasy and reality
In this week’s Singapore Shelf, The Straits Times looks at books hot off the local press. Buy the books at Amazon. These articles include affiliate links. When you buy through them, we may earn a ...
Chinese Film Director Barred From Attending Singapore World Premiere of Documentary
China has barred the director of 'Tedious Days and Nights' from leaving the country, but the Singapore festival will go ahead with its world premiere.
Singapore, Indonesia Link Systems for Real-Time Money Transfers
Singapore linked its system to enable real-time money transfers with Indonesia as a boost to economic connectivity.
AP PHOTOS: Singapore gives the world a peek into our food future
In 2019 Singapore launched a program called 30 by 30, designed to spur the country to produce 30% of its food by 2030, while still using less than 1% of its land for agriculture. The program has ...
Singapore, US and IPEF partner countries agree on lowering carbon emissions, corruption in trade
SINGAPORE - Singapore, the United States and 12 other Indo-Pacific countries have signed agreements aimed at lowering the carbon emissions and lowering corruption in trade, the Ministry of Trade and ...
Singapore Central Bank to Start ‘Live’ Wholesale CBDC Trials
The trials are part of a broader initiative to set up infrastructure for digital money transfers, including tokenization of banking assets.