Besides the GrabScholar programme, the company also announced another initiative - GrabMerchant Centre - to expand its support for merchant-partners. ( read original story ...)
Singapore cuts upper end of 2022 GDP growth forecast range from 5% to 4% amid deteriorating global economic outlook
Singapore has trimmed its growth forecast for 2022, as the global economic environment weakens further amid challenges such as inflation and persistent supply chain disruptions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore narrows 2022 GDP growth forecast to 3% to 4% amid further deterioration in global economic outlook
SINGAPORE: Singapore has trimmed its growth forecast for 2022, as the global economic environment weakens further amid challenges such as inflation and persistent supply chain disruptions. The Ministr ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore teen arrested after allegedly tweeting about item that will ‘blow up’ at Marina Bay floating platform
The police have arrested an 18-year-old after he allegedly published a Twitter post suggesting that an item would “blow up” at The Float@Marina Bay, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s second-quarter GDP grew 4.4% from a year ago, slower than first estimated
The MTI said it would narrow its 2022 GDP growth forecast to "3% to 4%" from "3% to 5%, adding the external demand outlook for the economy has weakened compared with three months ago. ( read original story ...)
Singapore defence minister says Injured Red Lions parachutist expected to make full recovery with rehab
The member of the Red Lions parachute team who made a hard landing at the National Day Parade on Tuesday (Aug 9) is in stable condition, Defence Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore cuts economic growth forecast range to 3-4% for 2022 as global headwinds grow
Second-quarter growth was revised down to 4.4% from an earlier estimate of 4.8%. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore cuts Q2 GDP growth to 4.4%, downgrades range for 2022
Singapore on Thursday revised its second-quarter growth rate downward to 4.4%, from the preliminary 4.8%, citing a deteriorating global economic environment. Amid concerns over persistent inflation, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore court dismisses Bharat Forge’s petition against Bombardier
Bharat Forge's claims were "hopeless, both factually and logically" said Judge Andre Maniam. ET has seen a copy of the judgement. Maniam also directed Bharat Forge to pay $10,000 to Bombardier. ( read original story ...)
Why Singapore still loves crypto
A new survey from the advertising firm BBH found one in three Singaporean respondents invested in crypto. And 65% of those investors plan on staying. ( read original story ...)
Project to create digital archive of natural specimens found in Singapore | Video
A landmark project has kicked off to create a vast digital archive of thousands of natural specimens, all found in Singapore from as far back as two centuries ago. The specimens will include the first ... ( read original story ...)
Man crying during Singapore anthem one of NDP 2022’s ‘iconic images’: Lawrence Wong
The COVID-19 multi-ministry taskforce co-chair also thanked Singaporeans for their efforts throughout the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Mufti of Singapore says his responsibilities and religious leadership are a complex balancing act
"Trust and responsibility towards the community, the country’s leadership. More importantly, towards the religion and God," says Mufti of Singapore Nazirudin Mohd Nasir on his responsibilities. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka’s ousted president seeking entry to Thailand after weeks in Singapore
Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has requested entry into Thailand for a temporary stay in a second Southeast Asian country after fleeing his island nation last month amid mass protests, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s fashion scene pays tribute to late designer Issey Miyake
A giant of the fashion world has died and Issey Miyake's passing is being mourned in Singapore as well. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore youth gets 15 months’ probation for buying replica guns online to resell
A tertiary student bought 19 replica guns from online shopping platform Taobao, with the intention of keeping or reselling them. ( read original story ...)