More than 230 servicemen from the Singapore and Indonesian navies took part in a six-day bilateral military exercise aimed at enhancing their ability to counter underwater threats together. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s next PM Wong warns US, China may ‘sleepwalk Into conflict’
Singapore’s DPM Lawrence Wong warned that the US and China may “sleepwalk into conflict” if they don’t engage with each other and deescalate rising tensions over Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s next PM flags more wealth taxes
Singapore, which has already raised taxes on the wealthy, needs more cash to sustain its inflation fight given an expected budget shortfall. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Next Premier Wong Warns US, China May ‘Sleepwalk Into Conflict’
Singapore’s prime minister-in-waiting Lawrence Wong warned that the US and China may “sleepwalk into conflict” if they don’t engage with each other and deescalate rising tensions over Taiwan. Most ... ( read original story ...)
No Respite From Scorching Singapore Rents
The supply crunch can only ease with a better yield for homebuyers and completion of new housing projects next year. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 2,665 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 2665 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday bringing the country total tally to 1796734 Of the new cases 271 ca ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s crypto exchange Zipmex gets a breather as Singapore Court extends moratorium to Dec 2
The court directed the exchange to convene a town hall-style meeting with its creditor and customer base within 1 month. Issues like proposed investments and access to Z Wallets among others will be ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Billionaires’ Property Firms Poised For Bumper Year Amid Post-Pandemic Hotel Rebound
Real estate firms controlled by Singapore billionaires are headed for a bumper year, bolstered by a post-pandemic rebound in their hotels amid robust pent-up demand from both corporate and leisure ... ( read original story ...)
Six trainee lawyers who cheated in Bar exams withdraw applications to practise law in Singapore
To practise law in Singapore, law graduates must be admitted to the Bar by passing a set of exams. SINGAPORE: Six trainee lawyers who cheated in the 2020 Bar examinations withdrew their applications ... ( read original story ...)
Sales of marine fuel in Singapore up about 10% as lower prices attract more ships to refuel here
The number of vessels calling specifically to refuel also rose 8.2% to 3,181 in July, compared with June. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore retail staff set to get 8.4-8.5% annual pay increases over next three years
Local retail workers are set to get salary increases of 8.4 per cent to 8.5 per cent annually over the next three years under a proposed wage ladder to boost low wages in the sector. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Court Grants Zipmex Three-Month Creditor Protection
Asia cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex Pte was granted more than three months of protection from creditors by Singapore’s High Court, giving the troubled firm breathing room to come up with a funding ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Army, Navy conclude military drills in Indonesia involving 13 countries, including US
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has completed a multilateral military exercise, training alongside troops from Australia, Indonesia and the United States, said the Ministry of Defence ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore armed forces joins multilateral exercise involving 13 countries for the first time
The Singapore Armed Forces has, for the first time, taken part in a multilateral exercise involving assets and personnel from 13 countries, said the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) on Monday (Aug 15). ( read original story ...)
CNA Explains: Why are Singapore Savings Bonds in hot demand and should you invest in them?
Rising yields from the Singapore Savings Bonds have been attracting more investors in recent months. Is it too late for you to jump in? CNA asks the experts. ( read original story ...)
Emulating the ambitions of Singapore’s high-tech vision
He stressed that Vietnam wishes to strengthen its bilateral strategic alliance and learn from Singapore’s experience in establishing an independent, self-sufficient economy in parallel with intense ... ( read original story ...)