Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday announced he would step down as premier on May 15 and hand over power to his successor Lawrence ...
Lawrence Wong to be Singapore’s fourth prime minister on May 15
DEPUTY Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be sworn in as Singapore’s fourth prime minister on May 15, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced on Monday (Apr 15). Read more at The Business Times.
What we know about Singapore’s fourth Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the son of a sales manager father and school teacher mother, will take over the leadership reins from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on May 15.
Which is the best bubble tea brand in Singapore that offers more bang for buck?: Koi, LiHO, Gong Cha, Playmade, HeyTea
With myriad bubble tea brands – over 60 brands as of 2022, according to one study – in the market, Singapore consumers are spoilt for choice when it comes to their favourite drink. A quick poll ...
UOB funds S-E Asian arts course, artist residencies at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in five-year tie-up
The undisclosed sum will also go towards supporting artist residencies in Singapore and Paris. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Savings Accounts Are Cutting Interest Rates! Which Savings Accounts in Singapore Offer the Highest Rates Now? (Apr 2024)
First UOB, then Standard Chartered. Banks are cutting rates on their flagship savings accounts, and that means the highest interest earners are being reshuffled. Which savings account will earn you ...
Singapore Home Sales Rise Most in Four Months on Launches
Singapore home sales rose the most in four months, rebounding from a lull after the launch of a range of suburban projects fueled purchases.
‘They can buy up to $5,000 at one go’: Some money changers run out of Korean won after it falls to new low against Singapore dollar
With the cherry blossom season in full bloom, many Singaporeans may be heading to South Korea. And with the won dipping to a 10-year low against the Singapore dollar, these travellers have even more ...
Singapore discovers erectile dysfunction drug in Malaysia-made confectionery sold online
Singapore’s food safety watchdog says a product marketed as confectionery with claims of male sexual-enhancement effects contained a potent prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction.
‘Love you lah’: Cha Eun-woo rizzes up audience with fan service at Singapore concert
From professions of love to wearing over-the-top outfits, South Korean idol-actor Cha Eun-woo's fan service at his Singapore fan concert was next level. Here on his Just One 10 Minute [Mystery ...
Singapore is the smartest city in Asia while Hong Kong takes the 8th spot
Singapore has gained two places to become the only Asian city among the top five smartest cities in the world in 2024.
Singapore establishing alternative fuels training facility with industry partners
Singapore is setting up a training facility for the handling of new fuels with 23 partners from across the international industry.
Southeast Asia ‘woefully off track’ on green investment, Bain says
South East Asia is "woefully off track" on green investments to reduce emissions and needs new policies and financial mechanisms to help bridge the gap, the global consultancy Bain & Company said on ...
Singapore companies to report more accurate emissions with launch of database
COMPANIES in Singapore will be better equipped to report their greenhouse gas emissions more accurately, with the launch of a registry that contains emission factors tailored to the city-state’s ...
Singapore banks may prioritise funding-cost strategy as rates fall, says Bloomberg Intelligence
Banks are already starting to cut their interest rates; UOB and Standard Chartered have introduced new rates effective May 1.
Singapore to train international maritime personnel in new low-emission fuels
SINGAPORE will set up a facility to train international maritime personnel in the use of cleaner fuels such as methanol and ammonia, as part of the Republic’s move towards these alternative ship fuels ...