Lee Yeow Seng has agreed to buy Shenton House, one of the oldest buildings in Singapore’s Raffles Place central business district, for S$538 million.
How Singapore and its population of just six million is beating much bigger countries in the race to attract chip manufacturing
Singapore could be a lesson for other countries hoping to break into chips: Experience and expertise is worth more than money.
Singapore’s river-cleaning robots are producing 80% less carbon emissions than the human-powered boats they replaced
An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. An curved arrow pointing right. If you go to Singapore, you'll find robots at work. The island nation has the second-highest robot density in ...
American tourist shocked to see $15,000 bike left safe, unattended on Singapore street
An American tourist has gone viral online after expressing disbelief at the sight of a $US15,000 road bike left unattended on the street in Singapore. “The ultimate ...
Viral video of Grab rider flying to Singapore to get chicken rice for customer is ‘fictional’
SINGAPORE — A viral TikTok video, which claimed that a Grab delivery rider had travelled from Thailand to Singapore to purchase chicken rice for a customer, has been debunked as a work of fiction. A ...
Human-to-lion COVID transmission confirmed: Singapore study rings alarm bells for endangered species
The study reveals that the SARS-CoV-2 delta variant was transmitted from humans to lions at a Singapore zoo, emphasizing the risk to captive and endangered animals. The researchers call for strict infection control measures and suggest vaccinations for susceptible animals to protect them from anthropogenic viral transmissions.
Reeracoen Reveals What Singapore Workers Want in Latest Survey
SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reeracoen, a leading provider of human resource services in Singapore, has released the results of its latest survey, "What Singapore Workers Want". Conducted throughout July and August this year, the survey aimed ...
Book Review: Broad themes meet niche topics in Fadipe’s debut novel ‘The Sun Sets in Singapore’
Kehinde Fadipe’s debut novel, “The Sun Sets in Singapore,” follows three expat Nigerian women to highlight the specific struggles that come with their race, gender and backgrounds — particularly in an upscale and competitive environment like Singapore.
Singapore, Japan, UK, Swiss Regulators Plan Asset Tokenization Pilots
Project Guardian seeks to advance digital asset tokenization pilots in fixed income, foreign exchange and asset management products.
Singapore, Malaysia to develop border economic zone, in sign of ‘collaborative’ boost to ties
The Johor-Singapore special economic zone is aimed at attracting investment to the area and enhancing the flow of goods and people across borders Analysts say the retreat shows 'encouraging' signs of diplomatic discussion over territorial differences and 'commitment' to earlier cooperation initiatives Plans to accelerate a cross-border economic
Singapore plans to redevelop Woodlands CIQ to make full use of Causeway’s capacity, PM Lee says
JOHOR BARU, Oct 30 — The Singapore government will commit to enhancing and making full use of the Causeway’s capacity connecting it with Johor, which will see a redevelopment of the current Woodlands’ customs, immigration and quarantine (CIQ ...
Singapore’s diplomatic relations with Israel ‘no reason’ to cause difficulty with Malaysia: PM Lee
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his country and Singapore share a common position in that they both voted in favour of a United Nations resolution to protect civilians amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Malaysia’s Gentari, Singapore’s GIC to produce, export green ammonia from India
SINGAPORE, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Malaysia's Gentari, a renewable energy unit of Petronas, and Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC on Monday signed an agreement to produce up to 5 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) of green ammonia in India by 2030.
Singapore man’s samurai sword social-media antics land him in court
Joel Ezekiel was charged in court on Monday after a police report was lodged against him for a video showing him wielding a samurai sword in public A raid of the 49-year-old's house uncovered more weapons,
Malaysia, Singapore agree to jointly develop Johor-Singapore SEZ with feasibility study
Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to jointly develop the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and will undertake a feasibility study on its ecosystem enhancement between both countries. In a joint press conference with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim,
Singapore, Malaysia aim to sign MOU on Johor-S’pore Special Economic Zone by early 2024: PM Lee
He and Malaysian PM Anwar had very productive and substantive discussions during their two-day retreat, said PM Lee. Read more at straitstimes.com.