ROBUST job creation has stoked inflation fears in the United States, while China is plagued by hordes of young people out of work. In contrast, Singapore has maintained an unemployment rate that, as ...
12 arrested in Singapore after allegedly surrendering bank and Singpass details to scammers
Twelve people – 11 men and one woman aged between 17 and 40 – were arrested in a two-week islandwide operation for their suspected involvement in a series of banking-related malware scams.
Singapore and UAE deepen collaboration to combat climate change, ink 8 agreements
Both countries agreed to strengthen collaboration in the green economy, low-carbon energy and food security. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, UAE sign MOUs in areas like green economy, climate change and AI
Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in areas like green economy, climate change and artificial intelligence on Sunday (Oct 22).
Singapore can breathe easy as haze retreats with rainy weather
Singapore has likely been spared the brunt of the haze in 2023 with the arrival of wet weather, said the weatherman.
Dubai Deputy Ruler meets with Singapore PM, explores ways to strengthen bilateral relations
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, met with Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore.Sheikh Maktoum ...
Vietnam keen on expanding labour cooperation with Singapore, says top official
Vietnam Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Van Thanh has proposed that Singapore consider the official acceptance of Vietnamese workers through its Visa Work Permit scheme.
Singapore the ‘LV destination’ for concerts, but will rising costs, competition derail that?
Concerts have made a roaring comeback over the past year, with a string of A-listers performing – some even for multiple days – in Singapore.
Singapore and Saudi Arabia elevate relations to strategic partnership
In an acknowledgment of flourishing ties, Singapore’s Prime Minister extended a cordial invitation to Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman to visit Singapore at a mutually convenient ...
EAM Jaishankar concludes Singapore visit, says it presented an opportunity to deepen strategic partnership
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday concluded his three-day visit to Singapore, saying that it presented an opportunity to further deepen the strategic partnership between India and the ...
Israel-Gaza war: Singapore activist Gilbert Goh under investigation for holding placard despite protest ban
Goh this week posed with a handwritten sign related to the conflict outside Speakers’ Corner at Hong Lim Park.
Singapore’s Tourism Soars With Taylor Swift And Coldplay Tours
Singapore is experiencing a surge in tourism, thanks to upcoming concerts by Taylor Swift and Coldplay. Despite the ongoing challenges in the tourism industry across Asia due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
Two Georgian men, arrested by Malaysian cops, are jailed for offences in Singapore including stealing over RM461,000 from money changer
Darsania Tamazi, 70, who flew here with countrymen Abralava Irakli and Shengella Sulkhani on Nov 24, 2022, was sentenced on Friday to two years and six months’ jail after he pleaded guilty to offences ...
From San Diego to Singapore: The Global Scourge of Scams and Fraud
In 2023, the specter of fraud and deceit painted a gloomy picture over the city of San Diego. The losses exceeded a staggering $75 million, a figure that only accounted for the small percentage of ...
Singapore and the US conclude 26th edition of bilateral exercise Valiant Mark
More than 600 soldiers from the Singapore and United States armed forces took part in a two-week long exercise in California that ended on Saturday.
The Social Impact of Suburbanization Policies on Commuting in Hong Kong and Singapore
On the bustling streets of Hong Kong and the orderly avenues of Singapore, the journeys of thousands of commuters have become a testament to the social impact of suburbanization policies. The daily ...