Singapore seen having strong legal and banking frameworks and looking to establish itself as the reginal leader in tech and crypto. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (3-9 Apr)
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (3 to 9 April): Kitefoiler Max Maeder wins in his 1st competition of the year. Sin
Sports events give Singapore nation-building, economic and branding boost
As a young nation that gained independence in 1965, Singapore’s first taste of hosting international competitions included the popular Malaysia Cup football matches that regularly filled the 10,000-capacity Jalan Besar Stadium.
Singapore adds more billionaires to Forbes’ richest list
Li Xiting, founder and chairman of Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, a global provider of medical devices based in China, has again topped Forbes’ list of billionaires in Singapore.
Mauritius down; Norway, Singapore gain as FPI destinations in FY23
The total assets under custody (AUC) from Mauritius declined nearly 42 per cent to Rs 6.66 trillion at the end of March 2023, from Rs 10.88 trillion a year ago.
Rising COVID-19 cases in Singapore ‘part and parcel’ of living with the virus | Video
COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in Singapore, but doctors say this is part and parcel of living with the virus. More than 28,000 cases were recorded in the last week of March. Sherlyn Seah with more.
Rising COVID-19 cases in Singapore part and parcel of living with the virus, say doctors | Video
COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in Singapore, but doctors say this is part and parcel of living with the virus. More than 28,000 cases were recorded in the last week of March. Sherlyn Seah with more.
Singapore-based tech firms highlight the importance of a physical market presence | Video
Firms in the United States spent nearly US$5 billion on influencers last year to get their products in front of the right audience, and Singapore-based tech firms say reaching out to potential US clients remotely just won't do.
Singapore’s Changi ranks ninth among world’s busiest airports in 2022 for international passengers
Changi Airport has returned to the ranks of the world’s top 10 busiest airports, in terms of international passenger traffic in 2022, amid strong growth in air travel demand.
Blitzboks stumble in Singapore, drop to seventh on overall series log
Their poor performance in Singapore sees the Blitzboks well off the pace in their bid to secure automatic qualification for the Paris Olympics.
NZ wins Singapore 7s beating Argentina in final showdown
New Zealand won the Singapore Sevens for the first time in 18 years after beating Argentina 19-17 in a final showdown of the world series leaders on Sunday. The Kiwis shot to 12-0 and the Argentines came back to trail 12-10 while New Zealand co-captain Dylan Collier was in the sin-bin.
Singapore’s badminton players such as Loh Kean Yew to miss certain SEA Games events due to Sudirman Cup
They will play in the SEA Games team competition before flying to China for the Sudirman Cup, which offers qualification points for the 2024 Olympics. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Singapore On-screen Fund fund aims to showcase Singapore and boost local businesses
TV shows and movies can be major assets when it comes to boosting tourism in a given city or country. Think "Emily in Paris" or "Game of Thrones," for example.
All Blacks Sevens beat Fiji to set up Singapore final against Argentina
The All Blacks Sevens have extended their recent dominance over Fiji with a 19-10 win to qualify for the Singapore Sevens final against Argentina. The match was effectively decided in the first half, ...
Singapore Food Agency set to greenlight 16 insect species for food consumption
SINGAPORE: 16 species of insects, including crickets, silkworm cocoons, and grasshoppers, will soon be approved by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to be sold locally for food consumption. The public can expect to be able to eat these insects in their ...
Singapore 7s: Fiji through to cup semifinal
The Fiji Airways Fiji 7s team is through to the cup semifinal of the Singapore tournament after defeating France 33-21 in the quarterfinal. A first half double to Terio Tamani and a try to Joseva ...