Though it was raining, university student Rayan Mansoor stuck to his plan and took his friend, an exchange student, to visit the Istana on Monday.
Singapore among countries aim to firm up WTO agreement on e-commerce rules by year end
Countries involved in an effort to develop international rules to promote and facilitate e-commerce met on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Friday (Jan 20), where they agreed to target ...
The Continuing Threat of Self-Radicalization in Singapore
The internet and social media have created a host of novel internal challenges for the city-state’s authorities.
Singapore’s 15 fastest-growing jobs for 2023, according to LinkedIn
The growth of AI, increased focus on cybersecurity and continued shift towards digital is leading to growth in technical jobs across Asia, said LinkedIn.
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (16-22 Jan)
Singapore has been selected to host the 6th World Youth Tchoukball Championships from 13 to 16 July this year, after receiving the confirmation from the International Tchoukball Federation (FITB) on ...
Vinyl record collecting is having a resurgence in Singapore – what does ‘stan culture’ have to do with it?
From Teresa Teng to Billie Eilish, record collecting is enjoying a renaissance in Singapore. We asked the folks at Roxy Records, Wildflower Wax Co and Vinyl Kakis – who’s buying them and, more ...
Atlassian CEO’s bonkers scheme to pipe electricity from Australia to Singapore collapses
Analysis A plan backed by Atlassian co-CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes – aimed at providing 15 percent of Singapore's electricity needs using solar energy generated in Australia – has collapsed. The Australia ...
I flew on a unique ‘fifth freedom’ route from New York to Singapore via Germany — here’s what that means and why airlines do it
International air travel was built on nine "freedoms of the air," which grant airlines the right to carry passengers from one country to another.
Restaurants and bars in Singapore keeping their doors open during CNY
Tired of home gatherings? Or just want to spice things up with different cuisines? Not to fret, we've come up with a list of restaurants in Singapore that will be staying open to keep you well-fed ...
SCCCI can help Singapore businesses re-engage with China: President Halimah
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) has done much to facilitate business links between the Republic and China during the pandemic, and will become even more ...
Singapore car rental firms under pressure to meet Chinese New Year demand | Video
Car rental companies in Singapore are seeing a surge in demand as Singaporeans head out visiting this Chinese New Year. Despite the bookings, pressure is mounting on these businesses, who say they don ...
Singapore, a magnificent place to spend more than a few days
We recently returned from an extended short break in Singapore, where we allowed ourselves what we thought would be ample time to really get under its skin, to find the real Singapore. And while we ...
Hacker skipped bail and allegedly left Singapore illegally before arrest in Bangkok
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man who was arrested in Bangkok earlier in January had absconded from court proceedings in Singapore in September 2022, while out on bail. He then allegedly l ...
Singapore PM advises people to get Covid-19 vaccinations and be vigilant amid CNY celebrations
Stay vigilant against Covid-19 amid the festive celebrations, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his Chinese New Year message on Saturday.
Singapore expects to avoid economic recession but growth also depends on external conditions: PM Lee
The Government has made preparations for all possibilities and Singapore will try its best to strive for better results, he says. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore expects to avoid economic recession but growth also depends on external conditions, says PM Lee
The Republic expects to avoid an economic recession and still grow the economy, but this will depend on external conditions as well, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.