Basha’s just the second athlete from the tropical country — temperature today: 88 degrees Fahrenheit (31 Celsius) — to compete at a Winter Games. Born in Singapore, Basha was introduced to ski racing ...
Singapore must face global shifts with adaptability, resilience: PM Wong in Chinese New Year message
With Budget 2026 providing more assurance and support, he calls on Singaporeans to turn challenges into opportunities Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore commemorates civilians killed during Japanese occupation
Singapore: Singapore held a memorial ceremony on Sunday to commemorate civilians who died during the Japanese occupation in World War II, with about ...
Singapore’s GIC pulls $250 million from hedge fund Jain Global
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte has pulled cash from Jain Global, roughly 18 months after backing one of the biggest startups in hedge fund history.
Singapore’s Big Five real estate agencies to crack down on improper distribution of property fliers
Singapore's top five real estate agencies implement new guidelines to tackle improper distribution of property fliers in HDB estates. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trade bellwether Singapore says global ‘fragility’ will hit economy
As one of the world’s most outwardly facing economies, Singapore is especially susceptible to disruption to global trade. The finance, commerce and shipping hub acts as a vital conduit, connecting ...
Burning smell across Singapore may be due to ‘mixture of gases’ from region’s peatland, vegetation fires: NEA
SINGAPORE: The National Environment Agency (NEA) said that the burning smell detected across many parts of Singapore on Friday (Feb 13) could be attributed to the release of a "complex mixture of ...
Singapore’s car tax revenue now so high it exceeds Fiji’s GDP
The Singapore government reaped billions of dollars more in vehicle quota premiums and car taxes than it projected as the cost of driving reached record highs in the city-state.
Singapore could experience haze in the weeks ahead
If you're outside and not smelling the haze, breathe in deep - you may just end up missing the fresh air in the coming weeks, as Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu warned in ...
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong unveils 2026 budget focused on AI and financial market growth
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong laid out a spending plan on February 12 that puts artificial intelligence and financial market growth as the country’s future, as the government eyes a smaller ...
Singapore launches AI support measures, tax breaks in 2026 Budget
Support measures and tax breaks were announced for firms using AI to transform their businesses.
Singapore sees FY2026 budget surplus at 1% of GDP
By Xinghui Kok and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Singapore expects to post a budget surplus of S$8.5 billion ($6.7 billion) in the 2026 fiscal year, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in ...
Budget 2026: Singapore to proceed with BEPS Pillar Two top-up tax, corporate revenues to rise
The updates to the BEPS framework will raise the effective tax rate for large multinational enterprises operating in Singapore to 15 per cent Read more at The Business Times.
Budget 2026: Singapore extends Senior Employment Credit to end-2027
[SINGAPORE] Singapore will extend the Senior Employment Credit to end-2027 to support employers who continue to employ senior workers, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong.
Budget 2026: PM Wong outlines plan to keep Singapore a global innovation hub, growth areas include quantum tech
Mr Wong highlighted potential in areas like decarbonisation solutions and quantum technology. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Budget 2026: Singapore must adapt and connect differently to create good jobs, says PM Wong
The government will act decisively on recommendations from the Economic Strategy Review committees to secure growth that translates into jobs and rising incomes, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.