The move comes even as the company is set to lay off 10 to 15% of its Singapore workforce by end-2027 Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s swimmers end Games with 19 golds, showed ‘resilience’ amid new regional threats, says head coach
BANGKOK: Singapore swimming national head coach Gary Tan praised his team’s “resilience” as they capped off their SEA Games campaign with 19 golds, eight silvers and seven bronzes. This, in particular ...
Singapore, China leaders hail growing ties, sign 27 agreements at annual apex meeting to deepen cooperation
The agreements were signed at the 21st Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) meeting in Chongqing, which was co-chaired by Singapore DPM Gan Kim Yong and Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang.
Important for Singapore, China to find ways to cooperate amid economic headwinds and uncertainties: DPM Gan
While Singapore and China have respectively been making plans to navigate global economic headwinds and uncertainties, it is important for the two countries to continue to find ways to cooperate, said ...
Chinatown Singapore Winter Solstice Celebration
Usher in the winter solstice (yes, even in sunny Singapore) at Chinatown’s celebration on December 21. Smith Street will be transformed into a lively playground ...
Indian tourists among biggest spenders on luxury goods in Singapore: Report
Tourists from India are among the biggest spenders on luxury goods in Singapore, helping the city-state's high-end product retailers defy a global downtrend in spending on premium products, a top ...
The elite British private school that lost its way in Singapore
Former staff allege bullying, misogyny and safeguarding lapses at the city-state outpost of North London Collegiate School ...
Singapore, China exchange 23 agreements to boost cooperation, from financial connectivity to food trade
These deals were announced at the 21st Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation meeting, co-chaired by Singapore DPM Gan Kim Yong and Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore announces plans to improve lifestyle of migrant workers
Singapore, recognising the contribution of migrant workers towards multi-billion-dollar developments, has announced improvements to healthcare, accommodation and sport schemes for foreign workers as ...
Singapore’s hurdlers stay positive after national records at SEA Games annulled due to technical issues
BANGKOK: Soon after Singapore hurdler Kerstin Ong crossed the line in the heats of the women's 100m hurdles at the SEA Games on Friday (Dec 12) in a time of 13.47s, she knew something was awry.
Singapore insurers brace for 2026 as medical inflation climbs and IP rules tighten
Despite challenges, longer-term demographic and wealth trends remain supportive, observers say Read more at The Business Times.
JB businesses report up to 30% fall in Singapore customers, cite 3 main causes
Businesses across the Causeway have seen a drop in customers from Singapore by up to 30 per cent this year-end — atypical for the holiday season — according to reports.However, some of these Johor ...
Singapore’s Paul Lim, 71, becomes oldest winner of match at World Darts Championship
LONDON: A year after Luke Littler became the youngest winner of the PDC World Darts Championship, 71-year-old Paul Lim on Saturday (Dec 13) became the oldest winner of a match in the tournament's ...
Singapore’s Shanti Pereira wins SEA Games 200m, successfully retains sprint double
Pereira won both the 100m and 200m at the last edition of the Games in 2023, becoming the first Singaporean woman to clinch a sprint double at the biennial event. The venue holds fond memories for the ...
Veteran Singapore singer Ling Xiao dies, aged 75
Local singer Ling Xiao, a prominent figure in Singapore's 1970s music scene, has passed away at 75, leaving a lasting legacy. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ex-NBA player with deadly brain cancer in Singapore for new treatment. Here’s how it works
Jason Collins, who said he could die within weeks, praised Singapore as ‘the city of the future’, where he got approval ‘within 48 hours’.