Singapore has topped a ranking of the world’s most powerful passports, toppling Japan from the top spot. Singaporeans enjoy visa-free entry to 192 destinations, more than travellers of any other country, according to the latest Henley Passport Index.
Some Singapore firms turn to Indian cities for talent pool, production boost, cheaper cost
The locations of these cities are also ideal for businesses looking to further expand into other regional markets such as the Middle East and Europe.
Two senior Singapore opposition party members resign after ‘inppropriate exchange’
SINGAPORE, July 19 (Reuters) - Two senior members of Singapore's largest opposition party have resigned after admitting they were in a relationship, Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh said on Wednesday ...
Singapore’s Workers’ Party MP Leon Perera and party member Nicole Seah resign over affair
SINGAPORE, July 19 — Aljunied Group Representation Constituency (GRC) Member of Parliament Leon Perera and senior Workers' Party (WP) member Nicole Seah have resigned from their positions within the ...
Singapore’s ‘squeaky clean’ image takes a beating as scandals rock the government
A recent spate of high profile incidents has transfixed the nation, entangling the city-state's political elite.
Singapore actress and model Jamie Yeo has embraced AI deepfakes
Singaporean actress, model and former radio DJ Jamie Yeo has no problem with being deepfaked. In fact, she signed up for it. "It's a bit like that Black Mirror episode with Salma Hayek," Ms Yeo jokes.
Singapore Presidential Race Attracts One More Ex-GIC Veteran
(Bloomberg) -- The former chief investment officer of Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte. and chairman of multibillion-dollar investment firm Avanda Investment Management, Ng Kok Song, plans to run for president, pitting him against his one-time ...
Singapore passport overtakes Japan’s as world’s most powerful
Singapore has recently dethroned Japan to claim the title of having the world’s most powerful passport, according to a new ranking. About the ranking: This year’s most recent Henley Passport Index, which is “the original, authoritative ranking of all ...
Singapore’s political sagas prompt memes but won’t hurt stability: ‘dark clouds will pass’
Singapore social media researcher Jeremy Sng suggested that citizens were using humour as a "safe" way to poke fun at high-profile leaders and express bewilderment at the unexpected state of political affairs. "There are decades when nothing happens and ...
Singapore passport is world’s most powerful, replacing Japan
Singapore has replaced Japan for having the world’s most powerful passport, allowing visa-free entry to 192 global destinations.
Singapore transport minister questioned by Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau for 10 hours
Transport Minister S Iswaran was questioned for some 10 hours by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau today, the first time he has been spotted at
Moomoo Singapore reaches more than 800,000 users in Singapore – 50% of Singapore retail investors were profitable over the last 12 months
PRNewswire/ -- 50% of clients locked in profits over the past 12 months, according to data from Moomoo Financial Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Moomoo Singapore). This was revealed by Mr Gavin Chia, CEO of Moomoo Singapore,
Tan Chuan-Jin resigns as president of Singapore National Olympic Council
Following his resignation from Parliament and PAP, former Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin has also resigned as president of the Singapore National Olympic Council.
Singapore-based ID verification platform Bureau bumps its Series C to $12M
Founded in 2020, Bureau is headquartered in Singapore and California, with teams in Dubai and India. It claims that over the last 12 months, it increased its customer and revenue numbers 6x, with 300 million identities verified through its platform.
Scandals Taint Singapore’s Clean Image Complicating Succession
Singapore’s ruling party has long relied on its reputation for clean governance to win elections and attract capital from around the world. A series of scandals is now putting that image to the test just as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong prepares to pass the baton to new leaders.
New Caledonia Tourism establishes SE-Asia representative in Singapore
Horus Development & Consulting, specialists in luxury and sustainable tourism and in brand development, will now lead New Caledonia Tourism’s presence in Singapore. As the destination representative,