Singapore has inked its first agreement with Papua New Guinea on Dec 8 that will allow companies in the Republic to purchase carbon credits from projects there to offset part of their carbon tax ...
A strong SAF lets Singapore fulfil its economic and diplomatic aspirations: President Tharman
The complex security challenges facing Singapore are best resolved through defence and diplomacy, he said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
S’pore suspends poultry imports from 4 Japan prefectures due to avian flu outbreak
Following recent bird flu outbreaks in Japan, Singapore has suspended imports of raw poultry and poultry products from four of its prefectures. This was announced in a circular by the Singapore Food ...
Singapore suspends import of poultry from 4 Japan prefectures from Kyushu and Kanto regions following bird flu outbreaks
Singapore has suspended the import of raw poultry and poultry products from four prefectures in Japan following recent reports of bird flu outbreaks, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said in a circular ...
Singapore farm business hopes to rear its mud crabs in a Brunei mangrove
The unique farming concept combines food production and restoring depleted mud crabs in the wild. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tripling Singapore’s AI workforce to 15,000 not just about numbers, but ‘talents and ideas’: Experts
What must Singapore do to train local AI workers and also attract global talent? What jobs can workers expect as the country embarks on a refreshed AI strategy? Experts weigh in.
Why Crypto Altcoins Jumped in Trading This Weekend
The crypto market continued its hot streak late on Friday and into Saturday, this time led by altcoins focused on speed and utility to gain adoption. Bitcoin and Ethereum have gotten much attention ...
Nazira’s brother was hanged because of Singapore’s tough drug laws. Are they working?
As Malaysia releases drug offenders from death row, its close neighbour Singapore has re-started executions for drug offences, with the government saying its policy is working. But drug reform ...
Singapore suspends poultry imports from regions in Japan, US and other countries hit by bird flu outbreak
The highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has been detected in farms in countries such as Japan, Canada and France.
COP28: Singapore spotlights how cities can better guard against extreme weather, rising seas | Video
Singapore's business leaders and climate experts at the COP28 climate summit have underscored the urgency for cities to better defend themselves against climate change, especially nations facing the ...
DBS commits $30m to encourage pre-school enrolment, saving for home ownership
Around 8,500 children and 1,400 families are expected to benefit each year from the two ComLink+ packages. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore suspends poultry imports from four Japan prefectures following bird flu outbreaks
Singapore has suspended the import of raw poultry and poultry products from four prefectures in Japan following recent reports of bird flu outbreaks, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said in a circular ...
S’pore suspends poultry imports from 4 Japan prefectures following bird flu outbreaks
Other countries with recent bird flu outbreaks also affected by temporary poultry import restrictions. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s household electricity bills set to rise as carbon taxes to increase in 2024
Electricity prices for households are poised to rise in 2024 as power generation companies will face a higher tax for their carbon emissions.
Singapore signs free trade agreement with Mercosur at the Rio summit
The city-state of Singapore and a leading business and financial hub in Asia finally signed a free trade agreement with Mercosur during the South American countries summit held in Rio do Janeiro. It ...
Singapore & China Shatter Borders: Say Hello to 30-Day Visa-Free Entry!
In a significant move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, Singapore and China recently announced plans to implement a reciprocal 30-day visa-free entry arrangement.