Trade ministers of Japan and Singapore on Wednesday pledged to maintain the high standards of market access and rules of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal, which China and Taiwan made a ... ( read original story ...)
Employment rate for Singapore women rose in past decade, share among PMETs also up: MOM
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s resident female employment rate has increased over the past decade from 54 per cent in 2010 to 57.7 per cent in 2020 and this ranks well compared to OECD countries, said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seeks to ban smoking for young adults, following New Zealand’s lead
It will study New Zealand’s announcement of similarly strict rules last month, which Singapore’s Ministry of Health called ‘an attractive proposal’. ( read original story ...)
OnlyFans star arrested for posting “obscene material” that violates Singapore’s anti-porn laws
OnlyFans star Titus Low Kaide has been arrested and charged under Singapore's laws outlawing electronic transmission of pornography. ( read original story ...)
Singapore – What Happened In 2021 And Significant Events In 2022.
We expect significant legal and regulatory developments in 2022 as Singapore seeks to strengthen its status as a global business hub and ensure a sustainable recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. We ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse Set to Start Cobalt, Lithium Contracts in the First Half of 2022
The Singapore Exchange plans to launch derivative contracts in battery metals in the first half of this year as demand booms for raw materials that play a crucial role in powering electric vehicles. ( read original story ...)
Singapore immigration ‘objects’ to Indian airline sending a crew member without him completing 14 days’ home isolation
The surge in Omicron cases and home isolation requirements for those recovering from this highly infectious strain is now making it increasingly hard for airlines to arrange crew for operating flights ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines goes all-in on NYC with the world’s 2 longest flights
The city that never sleeps will soon be home to the world’s two longest flights. Starting this spring, Singapore Airlines will offer a daily nonstop flight from Changi International Airport (SIN) to ... ( read original story ...)
882 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore; 797 Omicron infections confirmed
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 882 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Jan 12), including 396 imported infections. There was one fatality, taking the country's death toll from coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Over 5,000 Singapore children aged 5 to 6 signed up for Covid-19 jabs
More than 5,000 children aged 5 to 6 have been registered for their Covid-19 vaccination. This was shared by a spokesman for the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) in response to The Straits ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Athletics officials never counselled me, says Soh Rui Yong in court
SINGAPORE - Top national marathoner Soh Rui Yong on Wednesday (Jan 12) rejected the suggestion that he was counselled on his conduct by officials from Singapore Athletics (SA) prior to his ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore lifts data center moratorium – but sets conditions
Singapore appears to have lifted its moratorium on new data center projects, according to a statement by the Trade and Industry Minister this week - but new data centers will have to meet certain ... ( read original story ...)
Soh Rui Yong grilled on stand in defamation suit against Singapore Athletic Association’s ex-director
SINGAPORE: Athlete Soh Rui Yong spent hours grilled on the stand on Wednesday (Jan 12) in his own suit against a former Singapore Athletic Association (SAA) executive director for defamation. Lawyer ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore amends law to allow ‘no win, no fee’ agreements between lawyers and clients
Lawyers and clients in certain cases can now come to an arrangement where the clients do not have to pay legal fees if they do not win the case. ( read original story ...)
High Five: Singapore
Little Black Book, Jonathan Tan, brand director at 72andSunny Singapore, shares five inspirational projects he wishes he'd been a part of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tops the world’s most powerful passports list again for 2022
The first Henley Passport Index 2022 reveals Singapore, along with Japan, holds the top-most position in the list of most powerful passports. ( read original story ...)