When Associate Professor Too Heng-Phon was about to start biotech firm Mirxes back in 2010, he asked several of his PhD students to join him, but also warned them that it would be tough going.
How Singapore is turning to tech to keep tabs on its trees
For a city known around the world as a bustling hub of commerce and trade, one of the most striking things about Singapore is just how green it is. Despite open space being at a premium, nature is a ...
Singapore homeowners worried by soaring interest rates but analysts say strong job market, strict lending rules will reduce impact
When banks announced that home loan interest rates were going up, Siti (not her real name) was worried about whether the rates would continue to rise ...
Will things pick up for Singapore’s gig workers?
A committee has proposed better protections for platform workers. Insight examines the implications. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Temasek’s failed investment in FTX is a ‘pain’ but let’s ‘fry other fishes’, says Ho Ching
A loss in what may turn out to be a badly managed company without adult supervision is egg on our face," writes Ho in a Facebook post on Nov 26. "It does not mitigate the loss or reduce the pain by ...
Singapore-based office S-Reits see growth in occupancy and rent reversions
ACCORDING to JLL, Singapore office rents in Q3 2022 have reached a near 14-year high, exceeding pre-pandemic peak. CBD Grade A office rents have taken just 18 months to recover the grounds lost due to ...
Thousands throng Anime Festival in Singapore after long COVID hiatus
Thousands of cosplayers and anime fans flocked to the annual Anime Festival Asia (AFA) in Singapore over the weekend, held for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than two years ago.
Watch: Lalu Yadav arrives in Singapore for kidney transplant, daughter Rohini Acharya shares video
Lalu Prasad Yadav, who is out on bail, has been jailed for his involvement in fodder cases and has been hospitalised several times in Delhi and Ranchi for treatment. The surgery will reportedly take place on December 5.
6km of new cycling paths launched in Singapore’s central business district
The central area cycling path network connects several MRT stations, including newly opened stations on the Thomson-East Coast Line.
Union Steel to acquire Singapore engineering construction firm for $2.5 mil
The acquisition was seen as an “attractive investment opportunity” for the company to diversify its revenue streams.
CNA Explains: Retrenched in Singapore? Know your rights
Does your employer need to pay severance? Does being unionised help? CNA answers your questions on being laid off in Singapore.
Can visiting Singapore save the planet?
But while other destinations dither, Singapore is doubling down on going green, determined to lead the way in sustainable living and tourism. Let’s imagine your itinerary. It starts with offsetting ...
Inside Madison LeCroy and Brett Randle’s Lavish Honeymoon in Singapore and Bali
Days after tying the knot, Southern Charm's Madison LeCroy and her new husband Brett Randle honeymooned in Southeast Asia. See images from their trip.
Amazon Singapore’s Black Friday sale: Samsung, Sennheiser and more
If you’re shopping for Christmas gifts, you’d better make use of this four-day sale (25-28 November) to snatch the best deals. During this Black Friday sale, Amazon Singapore is offering free local ...
Madison LeCroy Documents ‘Part I’ Honeymoon Trip to Singapore with Husband Brett Randle
Madison LeCroy/tiktok . Madison LeCroy is enjoying her honeymoon abroad with h. After their wedding ceremony last weekend, the newlyweds jetted off to Southeast
Singapore Web Novel Platform Dreame Appeals for Ending Gender-based Violence
Dreame, the multilingual storytelling platform launched by Singapore-based tech firm Stary, initiated an online campaign to encourage women to fight violence on Nov.25, also known as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.