It's now possible to travel from Singapore to Luang Prabang, Laos, by train - thanks to China's controversial 'Belt and Road' project.
Singapore’s MRT network: How has it evolved and what will it look like by 2030?
The bustling Jurong East MRT station was also retrofitted with two new platforms in 2012, allowing two trains to enter and depart the station at the same time. Most of the core system replacements are ...
Singapore wants green fuel, not giant cable: Forrest
Andrew Forrest says he lost faith in Sun Cable’s management because, “They’re a little start-up that has lavish offices and are spending money like there’s no tomorrow.” ...
Commentary: As Singapore makes space for development, where will the animals live?
Singapore has done well in making multi-decade plans for where people will live. As more areas are cleared for urban development, a critical question is whether animals can have places to live and ...
Golf action aplenty in 2023 as Singapore’s courses play host to top stars
FOR the last six years except for Covid-hit 2021, the Singapore Open – the national golf tournament sanctioned by the Singapore Golf Association – took place right about now, in the middle of January.
Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group Operating in Indian Ocean, Deploys Fighters to Singapore
The Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group is now in the Indian Ocean exercising with the Indian Navy. At the same time, three Rafale fighter aircraft embarked on FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91) deployed ...
Singapore expects full tourism recovery by 2024
Singapore's international arrivals beat forecasts in 2022, paving the way for its tourism sector to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2024, its tourism authority said on Tuesday.
Singapore’s FairPrice locks up infant formula on shelf of supermarket outlet in trial to stamp out theft
Supermarket chain NTUC FairPrice has put up locks on shelfs displaying infant formula in one of its stores as a trial to prevent theft. In response ...
LinkedIn study identifies fastest growing jobs in Singapore. Is it your job?
Sales development representative, cloud engineer and enterprise account executive are the top three fastest growing jobs in Singapore, according to a study by professional networking site LinkedIn.
Cherie Tan leads Singapore podium sweep at Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships
Singapore's national women's bowlers swept all the podium places in the Masters competition at the Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships, with Cherie Tan earning her fourth gold.
Singapore researchers create glove with ‘enhanced’ virtual touch
Dissatisfied with existing products in the market, a research team from National University of Singapore says its HaptGlove uses haptic feedback to let users better experience the shape, size, and ...
Good Meat approved to sell serum-free cultivated meat in Singapore
Good Meat announced today it has received regulatory approval from the Singapore Food Agency to use serum-free media for the production of its cultivated meat. The brand, which is the cultivated meat ...
Singapore professionals are “career cushioning” to weather the economic storm
They are investing in their skills and proactively seeking opportunities to progress, according to LinkedIn's research.
Indian-origin worker suspended in Singapore for alleged fraud
A migrant worker advocacy group in Singapore has suspended an Indian-origin worker for alleged misappropriation of funds. The Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (HOME) said in a statement that it is suspending its executive director,
Singapore property sector ‘resilient’ despite global slump; CDL and CLI preferred picks: Credit Suisse
Analysts are expecting the Singapore housing sector to show growth of 3% to 5% for 2023 even as the global market slump deepens.
Singapore businesses go big on high-quality offerings to capture wellness market | Video
Hotels and tourism providers in Singapore are spending on high-quality offerings, hoping to capture the wellness market. Authorities say these tourists are willing to spend big on eating well, ...