"If life tries to burn you down, you rise from the flames and become a new version of yourself," said Mr Pang. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hungry Ghost Festival: What 5 traditional paper offerings in Singapore represent, from dragon boats to ancient clothes
People burn different types of joss paper to help spirits in the realm of the dead go on holiday, make new clothes, let go of grievances and more. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s central bank can be ‘kinder’ if inflation peaks this quarter: Economist
Song Seng Wun of CIMB Private Bank discusses how the Monetary Authority of Singapore might handle the country's inflation. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Told to Clampdown on Companies Supplying Myanmar Military
Justice for Myanmar (JFM), a group of activists monitoring the business interests of the Myanmar military, has called on Singapore to take immediate action against companies that broker the supply of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Downgrades Q2 GDP, Outlook As Risks Grow
Singapore's economy expanded less than initially estimated in the second quarter and the government revised its growth projections for 2022 lower, flagging risks to the global outlook from the Ukraine ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore life insurance sales dip 1.9% to $2.63 billion in first half of year
The life insurance sector in Singapore recorded $2.63 billion in weighted new business premiums for the first six months of 2022, down 1.9 per cent from a year ago. This came amid a weaker showing in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore man gets life for murdering baby over spilled drink
A 29-year-old man was sentenced to life behind bars and 15 cane strokes today for murdering a 9-month-old infant he was upset at for spilling a drink. Mohamed Aliff Mohamed Yusoff was found guilty of ... ( read original story ...)
More pirate attacks expected in Singapore Strait
Piracy and sea robberies (PSR) are likely to rise in Southeast Asia in the second half of this year due to economic issues from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to a recent report by a ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar’s DPM meets Singapore leaders on official visit
SINGAPORE - Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister called on President Halimah Yacob at the Istana on Thursday (Aug 11) . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore cuts GDP forecast as economy contracts in second quarter amid global volatility
Singapore trimmed its 2022 growth forecast to reflect an increasingly challenging global environment, after the economy slipped into contraction in the second quarter. Final data for the June quarter ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore trims 2022 growth forecast on strong global headwinds
Singapore on Thursday narrowed its economic growth forecast this year after the economy contracted in the second quarter compared to the previous three months due to rising inflation and tighter ... ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, Indian-origin supervisor’s prison sentence increased to show culpability in worker’s death: Report
An Indian-origin supervisor, who allowed an untrained worker to operate a forklift, which resulted in the death of another worker, had his prison sentence increased by four months following an appeal ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore cuts GDP growth forecast as global outlook worsens
SINGAPORE: Singapore on Thursday revised its second-quarter growth rate downward to 4.4%, from the preliminary 4.8%, citing a deteriorating global economic environment. Amid concerns over persistent ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore downgrades growth outlook as Q2 GDP misses forecasts
Singapore’s economy expanded less than initially estimated in the second quarter and the government downgraded its growth projections for 2022, flagging risks to the global outlook from the Ukraine ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy expands 4.4pc in Q2 2022
Singapore’s economy grew by 4.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the second quarter of 2022 (Q2 2022), faster than the 3.8 per cent growth recorded in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore adjusts upward 2022 trade growth forecasts
Enterprise Singapore announced on Thursday in the Review of Second Quarter 2022 Trade Performance that it adjusted the 2022 growth projection upward further to 15-16 per cent for Singapore's total ... ( read original story ...)