Malaysian officials on Thursday condemned a Singapore-born stand-up comedian who mocked Malaysia and made fun of the 2014 disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 during a skit in the United States.
Singapore economic czar Tharman Shanmugaratnam to run for president
Singapore's veteran economic policymaker is resigning to contest the Southeast Asian city-state's presidency, a largely symbolic head of state role.
NTUC LearningHub and Professional Convention Management Association Partner to Introduce New Training Programmes to Uplift Singapore’s MICE Sector
NTUC LearningHub (NTUC LHUB), together with the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), provider of senior-level education, networking, and market intelligence for the global business events industry,
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The financial year that ended in March 2023 was a very good year for Singapore Airlines (SIA). The national carrier together with its subsidiaries recorded after-tax income of SG $2.16 billion ($1.6 billion).
Singapore High Commissioner to Malaysia condemns comedian Jocelyn Chia’s act
Singapore's High Commissioner to Malaysia has condemned comedian Jocelyn Chia for making offensive comments about Malaysia during a stand-up show in New York.
Singapore High Commissioner to Malaysia apologises for comedian Jocelyn Chia’s ‘gratuitously offensive’ MH370 joke
Singapore’s High Commissioner to Malaysia today apologised to Malaysians for the “gratuitously offensive comments” about the country — ...
Singapore sorry for offence caused to Malaysians by comedian Jocelyn Chia
SINGAPORE: Singapore is sorry for the offence and hurt caused to all Malaysians over statements made by the comedian Jocelyn Chia, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Thursday (Jun 8). Singa ...
Singapore banks are so flush with deposits that DBS loaned MAS $30 billion
Singapore banks chalked up the largest “excess” since 2020 as deposit growth outstripped loan growth, Fitch Ratings said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Apartments for Rent Under S$3,000 Are Disappearing
Median rent for an apartment jumped to S$4,400. Tenants on a tight budget may also have to look outside the central areas. Singapore is 710 square kilometers (274 square miles). Rental demand stems ...
Singapore-born comedian’s MH370 joke draws Malaysians’ ire
KUALA LUMPUR — Singapore-born stand-up comedian Jocelyn Chia has drawn ire for a joke she made about the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. In an 89-second video clip posted to one of her social media accounts on Tuesday (June 6), she joked about ...
Singapore Badminton Open: Loh Kean Yew in stirring opening-round win over tricky rival
Singapore's top men's shuttler Loh Kean Yew rode on strong crowd support and his improving game management to advance at the Singapore Badminton Open.
Singapore COE prices closed higher for all but one category
COE premiums closed higher for all but one category in the latest bidding exercise that ended on Wednesday (7 June). See the latest COE prices.
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Receives Digital Token License in Singapore
Circle Singapore has now received its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license for digital payment token services in Singapore, after having obtained in-principle approval last November. The license issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) allows Circle Singapore to offer digital payment token services,
Singapore Banks Are So Flush With Deposits That DBS Is Loaning MAS S$30 Billion
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Singapore’s defense minister warns of unchecked military spending
He also called for Japan to improve relations with China for the sake of regional stability, noting tension remains as a result of World War II.
Singapore shares inch up 0.03% amid attention on Fed meeting next week
SINGAPORE - The blue-chip barometer Straits Times Index (STI) managed to eke out an increase of 0.03 per cent or 1.1 points to 3,190.11 points on Tuesday (Jun 6), amid a mixed regional market showing.