Local shares ended Tuesday (Oct 25) on a fairly upbeat note, as investors shrugged off slightly dour macroeconomic news of Singapore’s core inflation rising further to 5.3 per cent in September. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore lowers 2030 emissions forecast, to boost hydrogen
Singapore cut its forecast for its carbon dioxide emissions in 2030 and will achieve a peak in emissions earlier than that as the city-state strives to achieve net zero by 2050, Deputy Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines deploys SITA OptiClimb to reduce aircraft carbon emissions
SITA OptiClimb, a digital inflight prescriptive analytics tool for fuel optimization, has been selected by Singapore Airlines to support the carrier’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore September Core Inflation Rises 5.3%
The core inflation rate - the central bank's favoured price measure - rose to 5.3% in September on a year-on-year basis, compared with 5.1% in August. A Reuters poll of economists had forecast a 5.2% ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore plans tender system to bolster power supply, mandate gas reserves
Singapore will issue competitive tenders for private companies to invest in new power projects to meet demand over the next five years, Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore plans to reduce peak emissions to 60 mln tonnes CO2 in 2030
Singapore plans to reduce its peak carbon emissions target for 2030 to 60 million tonnes of carbon dioxide as the city state strives to achieve net zero by 2050, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong ... ( read original story ...)
Migrant workers in Singapore say 30-minute rest for lorry drivers, buddy system ‘good’ but mode of transport still dangerous
While new measures to make ferrying of migrant workers safer on lorries are welcomed, some of them feel that using lorries as a mode of transport for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bans LGBTQ Movie “#LookAtMe”
The Singaporean government has banned the LGBTQ film #LookAtMe over concerns that it "denigrates a religious community." ... ( read original story ...)
NFTs Can Be Considered Property, According to Singapore High Court Ruling
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can be considered property, the Singapore High Court has said.Justice Lee Seiu Kin ruled Friday that NFTs meet certain legal requirements to be considered property, such as ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t lecture Asians on drugs: Singapore’s reply to Billionaire Richard Branson
Branson had highlighted the execution of convicted Malaysian drug trafficker Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam this year which attracted international criticism due to concerns about his mental capacity. ( read original story ...)
Malaysian King on state visit to Singapore from Oct 25 to Oct 27
SINGAPORE - Malaysia’s King, Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah, will make a three-day state visit to Singapore from Tuesday to Thursday at the invitation of President Halimah Yacob. Read more at straitstimes ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s king to attend orchid naming ceremony, visit Pasir Ris Camp during Singapore state visit
A new orchid hybrid will be named in honour of the king and queen of Malaysia. SINGAPORE: Shah will make a state visit to Singapore this week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Monday (Oct ... ( read original story ...)
King, Queen to make state visit to Singapore
SINGAPORE: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah will be making a state visit to ... ( read original story ...)
Agong, Raja Permaisuri to make state visit to Singapore
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean Authorities Say Report On Do Kwon’s Whereabouts After Leaving Singapore ‘Not False’
New information on Do Kwon's whereabouts has recently come to light following the exposé about the UST Restitution Group (URG), which is composed of 4,400 disgruntled retail inve ... ( read original story ...)
More Singapore firms adopting 4-day work week to attract, retain talent | Video
More companies in Singapore are adopting a four-day work week in a bid to attract and retain workers. However, the arrangement might not work for everyone or every business model. ( read original story ...)