Singapore is set to give 850,000 low-income citizens aged 55 or higher a bonus of SGD200-300 (US$146-220) as part of a support package to be disbursed next month.
Singapore’s December exports rise 9.0% y/y, stronger than forecast
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 9.0% in December from the same month a year earlier, data on Friday showed, boosted by increased shipments of both electronic and non-electronic goods.
Singapore FIs face stricter regulatory scrutiny in 2025
Singapore bucked the trend in 2024, with more fines issued. Financial institutions (FIs) in Singapore should brace for stricter compliance measures and regulatory actions in 2025, which can lead to ...
India, Singapore looking at setting up corridor for renewable energy
India and Singapore are looking at establishing a "corridor for renewable energy" besides forging close ties in critical sectors like advanced manufacturing and semiconductors, Singapore President Tha ...
Over 4 times more youths in Singapore, Vietnam upbeat about domestic politics than Indonesians, Thais: Survey
Singaporean and Vietnamese youths are also the most optimistic and satisfied about their countries’ political systems, law enforcement and economic future than their peers in four other Southeast ...
Singapore ‘Not Averse’ to More Property Cooling Measures, Straits Times Reports
Singapore’s government is “not averse” to implementing more property cooling measures if needed, the Straits Times newspaper reported, citing Minister for National Development Desmond Lee.
Global trade tensions and shifts could benefit Singapore, but uncertainties remain in 2025: Analysts
Singapore's growth forecast for 2025 is projected to slow to between 1 and 3 per cent, lower than the 4 per cent growth last year.
What to see at Singapore Art Week 2025: Light To Night, Aliwal Urban Arts Festival among over 130 events
It’s that time of year again for art aficionados in Singapore. Singapore Art Week (SAW) will return for its 13th edition from Jan 17 to 26. This year, fans can expect over 130 arts events around ...
Singapore shares open higher on Thursday; STI up 1.2%
SINGAPORE equities began Thursday (Jan 16) in positive territory, tracking gains in global markets. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s first shared art ownership platform launched
Investors can buy blue-chip artworks with as little as $1,000. People may now own expensive Singaporean art at a fraction of the cost with the launch of We Are Art Collectors Pte. Ltd. (WAAC), the city-state’s first fractional art ownership platform.
Singapore General Hospital develops app for neonatal jaundice screening
The app analyses skin colour to predict bilirubin levels in multi-ethnic Asian newborns. Singapore General Hospital, in collaboration with SingHealth Polyclinics and national HealthTech agency Synapxe ...
The Johor-Singapore SEZ: 1963 Reimagined?
The project offers an opportunity to enhance the strategic partnership between Singapore and Malaysia, at a time when bilateral ties are on a solid footing.
URA’s Draft Master Plan 2025 to guide Singapore’s land use, development for next decade
Singapore will showcase land-use proposals to guide its development for the next 10 to 15 years. The Urban Redevelopment Authority's Draft Master Plan 2025 seeks to strengthen the country's economic ...
From migrant workers to people with disabilities: Light to Night Singapore returns with diverse lineup of artists
This year's Light to Night festival looks to shine a spotlight on Singapore's diverse communities, including those often underrepresented such as migrant workers and people with disabilities. Running from Jan 17 to Feb 6 with the theme Do You See Me?
In Singapore, married man jailed for stalking ex-employee like ‘unwanted surveillance camera’ after she rejected his advances
Channel News Asia (CNA) reported that Sven Teo Jin Kiat, 35, relentlessly pursued the 29-year-old woman after she rejected his romantic advances, loitering near her home and workplaces on a near-daily basis.
Singapore’s port sets new records for vessel arrivals, shipping containers handled in 2024
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s port registered a new record of 3.11 billion gross tonnes in arriving ship traffic in 2024, up from the previous high of 3.09 billion gross tonnes in 2023.