A Singapore-raised comedian's bad-taste joke about the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight almost caused a diplomatic incident this year Read on for more social media stories that set tongues wagging in the city state,
Singapore, Malaysia to raise consumption tax amid inflation fears
Some of Southeast Asia will see consumption taxes rise in early 2024, as countries such as Singapore and Malaysia move to broaden their financial base to support their aging populations and close holes in their budgets.
Malaysian actor says sorry after backlash for saying Singapore is ‘man-made’ and ‘too boring’
I sincerely apologize to any Singaporeans whom I’ve upset... I will pay more attention to future performances,” he gave his word of promise ...
Credit Suisse Penalized $3 Million After Singapore Probe
Credit Suisse has been penalized S$3.9 million ($3 million) by Singapore’s authorities after a probe found the lender failed to prevent or detect misconduct by its relationship managers.Most Read from ...
Singapore readies sales tax hike as demographic crunch looms
Singapore households are bracing for a sales tax hike that takes effect in the new year as the government shores up coffers ahead of an expected surge in social spending in the rapidly ageing ...
Singapore’s species extinction rate found to be 37% over the past 200 years
A multi-institutional team of biologists and life and environmental scientists has found that Singapore's rate of plant and animal extinction over the past 200 years is approximately 37%. This finding ...
Malaysian killed in accident at Second Link; he’d just saved enough for a house after working in Singapore for 29 years
After working in Singapore for 29 years, Zhang Changlong (transliteration) had saved enough to buy a home in Malaysia to call his own. But the 46-year-old Malaysian died before he could receive the ...
Singapore reviewing HIV disclosure law after studies show little risk of transmission for those with low viral load
Singapore's Ministry of Health is reviewing a law which requires those with HIV to inform their sexual partners of the risk of transmission or face jail time.
Giant to absorb 1% GST hike in Singapore for 700 essential products for six months in 2024
Supermarket chain Giant will absorb the one per cent rate increase in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for 700 products from 1 January to 30 June 2024. It announced on Tuesday (26 December) that this ...
China’s WeRide to test robot buses in Singapore
Chinese autonomous vehicle firm WeRide has been granted test licenses for robot buses in Singapore, part of an ambitious expansion plan to bring driverless buses to major metropolises around the world ...
Coffee chains are crowding Singapore in hopes of jump-starting their global expansions
Singapore's prominence as a global financial hub has attracted international coffee chains to the country despite an already competitive market.
Singapore’s turbulent yet tantalising 2023: from political scandals to pop sensations
It was a year of political resignations, a massive money laundering case and the spectre of corruption haunting the typically staid city state But there were bright spots too, with the election of ...
Singapore November core inflation slows to 3.2% y/y
Singapore's key consumer price gauge slowed to 3.2% in November on the year, in line with expectations, official data showed on Tuesday, and headline inflation fell to 3.6%. In a joint statement, the ...
Singapore shares inch up on Tuesday amid thin trading; STI up 0.1%
SINGAPORE stocks started the week in slightly positive territory amid thin trading on Tuesday (Dec 26), as the market resumed following the Christmas holiday weekend. Read more at The Business Times.
KL-Singapore is the world’s busiest international air route in 2023
The skies above Southeast Asia witnessed the most bustling air traffic in 2023, with the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore route soaring to the top of the world's busiest international flight paths, according to ...
Carrier USS Carl Vinson Back in the South China Sea After Singapore Port Visit
Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and its escorts are back underway in the South China Sea following a short port visit to Singapore. The Vinson Carrier Strike Group is one of the few ...