A recent trip by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi prompted a furious response by China, which claims Taiwan as its own. ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks contend with climate change and funding coal use
What’s the best way to unwind coal exposure, without causing even more problems? Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GIC set to invest in Paper Boat maker Hector
The deal, likely to be announced soon, values the company at $250-280 million, the people said on the condition of anonymity. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s JE Cleantech stock rallies for second day, shares up 45%
Singapore-based JE Cleantech (JCSE) stock shot up 45% in midday trading Wednesday after jumping 21% on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC report: 13pc of Singapore population to become millionaires by 2030, highest proportion among Asia-Pacific economies
In eight years’ time, more than 13 per cent of adults in Singapore will be worth more than US$1 million (RM4.47 million), a proportion higher than ... ( read original story ...)
Daily round-up, Aug 17: Singapore museum responds to claim of displaying stolen artefact; large car COE premium hits new record
Let's get you up to speed with the day's stories. Singapore museum says 400-year-old artefact allegedly stolen from Nepal was acquired by the book The Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 3,762 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 3762 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday bringing the country total tally to 1805698 Of the new cases 382 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Seeks Protection From Creditors
Hodlnaut seeks protection from creditors On August 13th, five days after Hodlnaut froze customer withdrawals, an application was filed ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Non-Oil Exports Climb 1.4% In July
Non-oil domestic exports in Singapore were up 1.4 percent on month in July, Enterprise Singapore said on Wednesday. That exceeded ... ( read original story ...)
How clean is that escalator? Woman goes around Singapore checking how dirty the handrails are
We're always reminded to hold the handrails of an escalator for safety purposes. However, with so many people doing so daily, it isn't surprising that these aren't exactly the cleanest place to put ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore museum says 400-year-old artefact allegedly stolen from Nepal was acquired by the book
The Asian Civilisations Museum was responding to reports of a 17th-century sculpture missing from Nepal since 1999 and now in its possession. ( read original story ...)
Bullied and beaten: Singapore girls gang up on crying girl in car park (Videos)
Scenes of a girl mercilessly beat down in a car park by a group of girls have been troubling viewers since they surfaced this morning. ( read original story ...)
Singapore aims to have 40% of working-age persons with disabilities employed by 2030
The goal was set out in the fourth and latest road map to support PWDs and enable them to contribute to society. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Five ways Singapore could increase taxes on the rich
Singapore may impose more taxes on the wealthy as it seeks more inclusive growth and here are five options the government could consider. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s efforts to strengthen India’s connect with ASEAN to further New Delhi’s Act East policy: Indian envoy
"As we work together closely, Singapore's efforts to strengthen India's connect with the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) only underline the mutual commitment and further India's Act ... ( read original story ...)
20th Forbes Global CEO Conference To Be Held In Singapore
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong and Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani lead distinguished speaker line-up. ( read original story ...)