Singapore’s ruling party selected Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong for a key role in the central executive committee, formalizing a succession plan that will see him eventually succeed Lee Hsien ...
Singapore court dismisses applications by 3 Indian-origin Malaysians against execution in drug cases
The Singapore High Court has dismissed applications moved by three Indian-origin Malaysians and a Singaporean Malay to stop the execution of death penalties awarded to them under stringent anti-drugs ...
Monetary Authority of Singapore says stronger links between crypto industry and traditional finance pose key risks to financial stability
The central bank here yesterday (November 25) published a report identifying two key threats to financial stability posed by the global rise of ...
Singapore financial vulnerability climbs, but still resilient to shocks -MAS
Singaporean households, corporates and banks have seen an increase in financial vulnerability this year, the city-state's central bank said on Friday, warning people to be prudent about taking on more ...
Monetary Authority of Singapore: Near-Term Global Financial Stability Risks Have Intensified
The near-term risks to global financial stability have intensified, as economies cope with tighter financial conditions, elevated input costs and slowing growth, the Monetary Authority of Singapore ...
Singapore Warns of Potential Global Funding Markets Dysfunction
Singapore’s central bank warned of “potential dysfunction” in global funding markets and liquidity strains on financial firms that could spill over to banks and companies, amid intensifying risks to ...
Singapore Airlines flight from London diverted to Frankfurt after issue with cabin pressure
Relief flight SQ9326 will depart Singapore on Friday morning and is expected to arrive back in Singapore at 11.05am on Saturday, said SIA.
Jail for two Singapore narcotics bureau officers who conspired to tamper with urine sample of suspect
A Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officer and his former colleague were sentenced to 24 months’ and 22 months’ jail respectively on Thursday (Nov 24) ...
Singapore stocks fall at Friday’s open; STI down 0.2%
SINGAPORE stocks fell in early trade on Friday (Nov 25), following quieter trading sessions as US markets were closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Read more at The Business Times.
Jeremy Chua, Lavender Chang, John Clang Reteam on Singapore Documentary ‘Absent Smile’
Prolific Singaporean producer Jeremy Chua and filmmakers John Clang and Lavender Chang are reuniting after “A Love Unknown” (2020), which Clang directed and Chang shot. This time ...
‘Zombiepura’ Producer Boi Kwong Returns to Direction With Singapore Crime Thriller ‘Geylang’
More than a decade after his feature directorial debut “The Days” (2008) filmmaker Boi Kwong is back in the director’s chair with Singapore crime thriller “Geylang.” The film premiered at the Taipei ...
Singapore Film Festival Heads Embrace Thematic Programming, Remain Patient on LGBT Issues
Organizers of the 33rd edition of the Singapore International Film Festival are naturally keen to prove that the event is as nearly as possible back to normal after two years of COVID turbulence.
Filmmaker Lei Yuan Bin Talks Singapore Drag Queen Film ‘Baby Queen’
Singaporean filmmaker Lei Yuan Bin’s latest subject is local Opera Tang, who has made a mark on the local drag scene since debuting in 2020. Through vignettes of Tang’s life, the film, which plays in ...
Singapore’s inflation may have peaked but price pressures remain, with growth also slowing in 2023
Inflation has already peaked here, although prices will stay elevated into the new year before coming down in 2024, say economists. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Film Festival Stresses the Local Angles on Opening Night
Singapore actors Sheila Sim, Sunny Pang and Shane Mardjuki, were among the special guests who graced the gala opening of the 33rd Singapore International Film Festival, at speciality arthouse ...
Cosplayers to look out for at Anime Festival Asia 2022 in Singapore
Besides Sticker Gacha, food quizzes, and merchandise, you should also be on the lookout for the some of the amazing guest cosplayers the event has lined up.