The number is 0.5 points lower than the 1.9-percent GDP forecast in the previous survey report released by the MAS this March. The surveyed economists also lowered their forecasts of growth in the ...
Shell Reviews Some Singapore Assets
Shell is reviewing some of its Singapore assets as the energy giant seeks to lower emissions and boost shareholder value.
BMW Car Club from Singapore obstructing traffic in Malaysia, even blocking emergency lane on the way to Penang
SINGAPORE: A video of a group of cars from Singapore went viral recently for taking up all three lanes at the Penang Second Bridge on June 9 (Friday). The cars driven by members of BMW Car Club ...
Shell says Singapore energy, chemicals assets under review
Shell said on Wednesday it is conducting a strategic review of energy and chemicals assets on Bukom and Jurong Island in Singapore.
Singapore durian seller gives back to society by distributing free durians to senior citizens
A durian seller in Singapore is giving back to society by distributing free durians to senior citizens. The giveaway for those 60 years and above ...
Economists Cut Singapore’s 2023 Growth Forecast, MAS Survey Shows
Singapore’s economy is likely to expand more slowly this year than previously expected, due to a dimmer outlook for the manufacturing, finance & insurance, and wholesale & retail trade sectors, a ...
New ‘Merlion’ orchid discovered in Singapore
One of Singapore’s most recognisable icons, the Merlion can be found on many things - from T-shirts and mugs to fridge magnets and plush toys.
Economists cut Singapore’s 2023 growth forecast to 1.4% amid global slowdown: MAS survey
SINGAPORE: Private sector economists have cut their forecast for Singapore's economic growth this year to 1.4 per cent, down from their March projection of 1.9 per cent. The findings from the latest ...
Singapore Manpower Ministry: Assisted living firm Red Crowns Senior Living under probe over how it ‘controls’ clients’ maids
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is investigating a firm that provides assisted living services to seniors for potentially flouting foreign manpower laws ...
After former Canadian minister calls nasi lemak ‘most delicious breakfast in Singapore’, Malaysian netizens say their version better
When it comes to the topic of food and drinks, it seems both food-loving countries Singapore and Malaysia are equally passionate. Canada’s former Minister ...
Singapore stocks open higher on Wednesday; STI up 0.3%
SINGAPORE shares opened higher on Wednesday (Jun 14), following significant gains in global markets on mild US inflation data and positive sentiments of a possible pause in interest rate hikes. Read ...
Stay in your lane: Malaysian banned from entering Singapore after driving ‘dangerously’ on Causeway
SINGAPORE - A Malaysian driver who was caught on video attempting to cut the queue on the Causeway has been banned from entering Singapore.An Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) spokesman said ...
Sygnum secures nod to offer crypto services in Singapore
Zurich-based fintech startup Sygnum has obtained approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to begin offering regulated cryptocurrency services in the country.
New HIV infections among Singapore residents fall to lowest level since 1998
A group of doctors from the National HIV Programme have also come up with recommendations to increase the uptake of voluntary HIV testing.
Chinese student in Singapore rescued from kidnappers in Cambodia after falling for scam
A student from China, who was enrolled in an art college in Singapore, has been rescued from his kidnappers in Cambodia after falling for a government official impersonation scam.
Hawker culture: ‘choping’ seats, affordable food define Singapore’s beloved tradition
Find out why 'choping' seats, diverse flavors, and affordable prices make hawker centers a beloved part of Singapore's culinary heritage.