The Progress Singapore Party’s (PSP) proposed “affordable homes scheme”, where Build-To-Order (BTO) flats are priced primarily on construction costs, will take Singapore backwards to a time when flats ...
More Singapore companies offering flexible work arrangements in 2024 than before
More Singapore companies are still offering flexible work arrangements, even though the Covid-19 pandemic has long passed.
Singapore to introduce initiatives to improve proficiency in AI use
"Our most important task, therefore, is to help as many people and businesses as we can become more productive, with the use of AI," says Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo ...
Heavy traffic expected at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints during March school holidays, Hari Raya Puasa
More than 3 million travellers crossed Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the recent Chinese New Year period.
How Gardens by the Bay showcases Japan’s sakura in Singapore
Gardens By The Bay's 10th sakura event will feature 440 cherry blossom trees representing 48 cultivars. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Vietnam’s Party leader to visit Indonesia, Singapore
Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse will pay a state visit to Indonesia, an official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat based in the country, and an official visit to ...
Singapore considers cybersecurity requirements for vendors with access to sensitive government data
THE Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) is assessing whether more cybersecurity measures are needed for vendors with access to sensitive government data or systems, said Minister for Digital ...
After Malaysia, Razorpay expands into Singapore, strengthening presence in Southeast Asia
India’s fintech giant Razorpay is expanding into Singapore, marking it its second expansion into Southeast Asia following Malaysia. The company aims to tap into Singapore’s rapidly-growing digital ...
American rock band Toto to perform in Singapore after 19 years in April
American rock band Toto will be back in Singapore to bless the rains for the first time in 19 years. Original Toto member Steve Lukather will be performing alongside longtime vocalist Joseph Williams, ...
Enjoy SG60 deals at over 20 Singapore attractions including Gardens by the Bay and Mandai Wildlife Reserve
To celebrate 60 years of Singapore's independence, the Ministry of Culture Community and Youth announced on Thursday (Mar 6) that over 20 attractions in the country will offer special deals for ...
Work permit holders can stay employed in Singapore for longer as foreign worker rules tweaked
SINGAPORE: There will be no hard cap on how long a migrant worker can work here from July 1, 2025, in a move that is set to reshape Singapore's foreign workforce for years to come.
Seismic study of Singapore could guide urban construction and renewable energy development
A new seismic study of Singapore could guide urban growth and renewable energy development in the coastal city nation, where 5.6 million residents live within an area of 734 square kilometers.
Committee of Supply 2025 debate, Day 5: Gan Kim Yong on growing Singapore’s economy
Singapore is “already in uncharted waters” and will face economic uncertainties and disruption in the months and years to come, said Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong. There will be challenges but there will also be opportunities,
Singapore to lift maximum employment period for work permit holders from 1 July
There will no longer be a cap on how long migrant workers can stay starting on July 1, according to Manpower Minister Tan See Leng.
Singapore shares close higher on Thursday; STI up 0.5%
THE benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) closed up 0.5 per cent or 18.66 points at 3,917.06 on Thursday (Mar 6), following regional indices. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore University of Social Sciences to get new campus at former Rochor Centre site by mid-2030s
The new centrally located campus will enhance accessibility for students and working adults, says the Ministry of Education.