We know by now that simply relying on our monthly salary isn't going to put us on the fast track to retirement or keep up with inflation (last we checked, core inflation is 4.8 per cent!).Investing is ... ( read original story ...)
‘A little bit hopeful’: Singapore minister Vivian Balakrishnan on US-China ties
Next two to three months are vital to de-escalate the situation, with opportunities to meet at upcoming summits. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore FM asks to uphold multilateral system amid unprecedented challenges
Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Saturday stressed the importance of upholding the inclusive and rules-based multilateral system amid multiple challenges. "The post-World War II era ... ( read original story ...)
Activities to do in Singapore for free (we’re not kidding)
Many don’t think of Singapore as a price-friendly destination to visit over the holidays, but there are things you can do for free—literally zero Baht. Here’s a guide to some of them. One of Asia’s ... ( read original story ...)
International friendly: India play out 1-1 draw with Singapore
Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; India dominated Singapore but failed to notch up a win, playing out a 1-1 draw in their FIFA international friendly as par ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore arrested 41 people this year for taking drugs outside the country
Singapore authorities arrested 41 citizens between January and August of this year at various checkpoints for drug use outside the country, the Central Narcotics Bureau said Saturday. The Bureau, in a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Ex-lawyer on the run for 15 years arrested and charged over RM282,000 misappropriated from client
A former lawyer who was on the run for 15 years has been arrested and charged with one count of criminal breach of trust. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Warns of ‘Escalatory Spiral’ as US-China Trust Erodes
A continued lack of strategic trust between the US and China could create an “escalatory spiral” that leads to a potential mishap between the two nations at a time when tensions are flaring over ... ( read original story ...)
‘What doors will open?’: Hope in Singapore ahead of gay sex decriminalization
After almost a century in force, Singapore is preparing to repeal a law inherited from the British Empire that criminalizes sex between men – a decision that generates elation but also doubt among the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Prime Skyline updates terms for proposed $18M US IPO
Singapore's Prime Skyline Limited (PSE), a provider of building envelope services in Southeast Asia, has provided updated terms for a proposed $18M US initial public offering. ( read original story ...)
A Restaurant In Singapore Is Charging People For Noisy Children
According to Angie’s Oyster Bar & Grill, their 'Screaming Children Surcharge' was added due to past disruptions. ( read original story ...)
Global threats endanger existence of small states like Singapore: Lee Hsien Loong
Global threats and uncertainties can pose grave dangers to the economies, societies and very existence of small states like Singapore, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. ( read original story ...)
CHINT UNVEILS STATE-OF-THE-ART INNOVATION LAB IN SINGAPORE
CHINT, a global leader in smart energy solutions, officially launched its state-of-the-art Innovation Lab and Asia Pacific Headquarters today in Singapore. This Asia Pacific Headquarters is slated to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore August core inflation rises 5.1% vs forecast 5.0%
Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 5.1% in August, slightly more than forecast, driven by larger increases in the prices of services and food, official data showed on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s core inflation rises to 5.1% in August, inching towards 14-year high
SINGAPORE: Singapore's core inflation rose further to 5.1 per cent in August, driven mainly by stronger increases in the prices of food and services, official data showed on Friday (Sep 23). This is h ... ( read original story ...)
Indian national convicted of corruption in shipping company deals in Singapore
A 51-year-old Indian national was on September 22 convicted of seven corruption and related charges for committing the offences while working as a managing director of a department of an international ... ( read original story ...)