Death row inmate Nazeri Lajim beams at the camera, fingers raised in a "V" sign, wearing a shirt emblazoned with large motifs and showing no signs of his impending hanging.
Singapore’s MAS Pumps $6 Billion into Climate Transition
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has set aside about 2% of its equities portfolio or just over S$8 billion ($6 billion) to a climate transition program.
Singapore growth outlook uncertain, fight still on against inflation – c.bank
SINGAPORE, July 5 (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank warned on Wednesday that the near-term growth outlook for one of Asia's top financial hubs "remains uncertain with downside risks" even as the ...
Dr Chee Soon Juan criticizes Singapore Parliament’s exoneration of ministers in state properties rental controversy
"The Parliamentary sitting that exonerated Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan was utterly unsatisfactory, raising more questions than it answered," says Dr Chee Soon Juan, SDP's Secretary ...
Less than one-fifth of organisations in Singapore are innovation leaders
Innovation leaders are more likely to experience high levels of revenue growth as they will accelerate innovation during recession ...
Singapore Struggles to Fix Power Market After Wild Price Swings
Singapore is struggling to attract new players to its volatile power market, threatening to unwind reforms aimed at boosting competition and reducing electricity bills for consumers.
Korean dream beckons for Filipino helpers in Singapore, Hong Kong
South Korea is considering opening the door to foreign domestic workers as part of efforts to boost low birthrate.
China tour swings into Singapore
Jackie Chulya of Thailand, Ting Ziyun of Chinese Taipei, Sui Xiang of China, Crystal Huang of Hong Kong, China, and Shi Yuli of China pose with the Singapore Ladies Master trophy at the Laguna ...
Singapore stocks open lower on Wednesday; STI down 0.1%
SINGAPORE stocks opened weaker on Wednesday (Jul 5), following cautious sentiments in the European market amid global economic uncertainties. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s electricity demand spiked amid heat wave in May
Singapore's peak electricity demand increased by 8% amid record-high temperatures. Measures are in place to ensure supply stability, despite an upcoming 12% tariff hike due to higher energy costs.
Love scam? Chinese tourist claims she was cheated $120k while holidaying in Singapore
One Chinese tourist's leisurely vacation in Singapore went from a dream to a nightmare in the span of two months. The woman, surnamed Jiang, came to Singapore for a vacation this year and ended up ...
Why Are So Many Concerts Extending More Days In Singapore?
Why are there so many sell-out concert shows in Singapore? The DollarsAndSense team breaks down the economics of concerts to explain why so that you won’t panic the next time your favourite star’s ...
Pirates allegedly steal scrap iron after boarding ship in Malaysian waters off Singapore
Four pirates allegedly stole some scrap iron after boarding a Malaysia-flagged tug and barge along the Singapore Strait on Tuesday morning.
Vivian Balakrishnan: Singapore has not imposed general trade embargo on Myanmar
Singapore has not imposed a general trade embargo on Myanmar as it does not want to add to the suffering of the civilian population, said the republic’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan ...
Ridout Road properties: 5 key issues from Singapore Parliament debate
The Singapore Parliament debated over the rental of two bungalows by ministers K. Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan. Here are five key takeaways.
Singapore ‘Not Closed’ to Options for Moderating Rent Hikes
Singapore is “not closed” to options to tackle rental pressures in the city-state, though the government cautioned that measures such as regulating prices could have unintended consequences.