Singapore’s population grew 5% to a record 5.92 million at mid-2023 from a year ago, according to a government report, posting its fastest increase since 2008 as the city-state attracted more foreign ...
Singapore’s Population Grows 5% as Foreign Workers Return Post-Pandemic
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's population grew 5% in a year as foreign workers returned to the city-state following the pandemic, data released on Friday showed.
Household gas tariff in Singapore to go up by 0.51 cents per kWh in last quarter
Household gas tariff will increase by 0.51 cents per kWh for the period of 1 October to 31 December 2023. How much more will you pay?
Singapore will be holding next two National Day Parades at Padang
The next two editions of Singapore's National Day Parade in 2024 and 2025 will continue to be held at the Padang, similar to this year's event.
Girls’ Generation’s Yoon-ah wishes she had more time to explore Singapore
In a question posed by Yahoo Life Singapore, Yoon-ah said that if she were given 24 hours to do anything, she'd want to explore Singapore.
12 suspects who allegedly siphoned cash from victims’ bank accounts using malware arrested in Singapore
Twelve men allegedly linked to a money-laundering syndicate believed to be behind a recent spate of banking-related malware cases have been arrested.
Oscars: Singapore Selects Anthony Chen’s ‘The Breaking Ice’ for International Feature Category
The youth drama — starring Zhou Dongyu, Liu Haoran and Qu Chuxiao — premiered at Cannes and was named by 'The Hollywood Reporter' as one of the festival's 20 finest films screened this year.
Singapore authority arrests 5 young drug offenders
SINGAPORE, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) arrested five suspected drug offenders aged between 17 and 21 in a recent operation, according to a statement it released ...
Singapore, Malaysia and Thai conglomerates among region’s hardest hit by value erosion: Bain
Over the decades conglomerates’ performance weakened, and they lost their edge. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Non-declaration of gluten: Singapore recalls noodle product from Malaysia
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected gluten in Taste Original's Organic Mee Suar (300g) from Malaysia which was not declared on the food packaging labels.
Indian-origin Woman Charged For Making Hoax Calls To Singapore Police
A 27-year-old Indian-origin woman was charged in Singapore on Thursday for making hoax calls to the police, including one about a friend's attempted suicide.
Two mooncakes recalled by Singapore Food Agency for contaminations
The Singapore Food Agency has conducted a recall of two mooncakes from food companies Fragrance and Joymom's due to contaminations.
Singapore govt announces additional $802 million to ease cost of living
Singapore's finance ministry on Thursday announced an additional S$1.1 billion ($802 million) to help households handle increases in the cost of living. The package includes an additional payment of ...
Singapore announces $801 million package to ease cost of living
Singapore's finance ministry on Thursday announced an additional S$1.1 billion ($801.98 million) to help households handle increases in the cost of living.The finance ministry in a statement said that ...
Singapore water price to increase by 50 cents per cubic m over next 2 years
The first phase will see an increase of 20 cents per cubic m, followed by a further 30 cents per cubic m from 1 April 2025. For NEWater customers, the NEWater price will increase ...
Singapore to Raise Water Prices in Phases Over Two Years
Singapore will raise the price of water by 18% over two years from April, as the natural resources-lacking city state grapples with rising production costs.