The recent bank hikes on mortgage rates are unlikely to dampen demand for both public and private properties unless the rates edge past 3 per cent, ... ( read original story ...)
The Week Ahead – Producer price index, Singapore inflation
A handful of economic data are due this week including the producer price index (PPI), leading index and coincident index. ( read original story ...)
Monkeypox: most of WHO’s recommendations already in place in Singapore, says MOH
Most of the recommendations issued by WHO in declaring monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern are already in place, said Singapore's Ministry of Health. ( read original story ...)
Human rights group seeks arrest of ex-Sri Lankan president in Singapore
A human rights group said Sunday it had filed a criminal complaint with Singapore’s attorney general to seek the arrest of Sri Lanka’s former president for alleged war crimes during his country’s ... ( read original story ...)
India major contributor as Singapore visitor arrivals increases 12-fold
The largest group of visitors is from neighbours Indonesia at 282,000. Malaysia is third with 139,000 visiting Singapore by air, followed by Australia (125,000) and the Philippines (81,000). Together ... ( read original story ...)
Littering still a problem in Singapore, data shows
Trash hot spots are heartland areas such as bus stops, pavements, parks and places near eateries. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Woman Up: Manning up to the problems of toxic masculinity in Singapore’s society
On the surface, Jane’s ex-boyfriend of four years seemed like a decent man. Her friends remarked that he was polite, friendly and could engage them on a variety of topics. ( read original story ...)
Group seeks ex-Sri Lankan president’s arrest in Singapore
A rights group gathering evidence on Sri Lanka’s alleged rights abuses said it filed a criminal complaint with Singapore’s Attorney General, seeking to arrest an ex-Sri Lankan president for his role ... ( read original story ...)
Week In Review: WuXi Biologics And WuXi AppTec Plan $2.8 Billion Investment In Singapore Facilities
WuXi Biologics (HK; 2269) and WuXi AppTec ( OTCPK:WUXIF ) ( OTCPK:WUXAY) (SHA: 603259) announced that each company would invest $1.4 billion over ten years to build R&D and manufacturing facilities in ... ( read original story ...)
The best Singapore summer staycation and hotel credit card promotions to beat the heat
We have crossed the mid-year mark and are halfway into July. Whilst enduring this summer heat, start planning for a nice staycation to treat yourself and your friends or family. With the hotels and ... ( read original story ...)
‘It Shows The Effectiveness Of The Partnership’ – Liverpool Commercial Director On Standard Chartered Sponsorship Renewal
With Liverpool and Standard Chartered's recent announcement on the sponsorship renewal between the two parties, Reds Commercial Director Ben Latty has been expressing his delight with the deal. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia exploring setting up farm in Batam to export fresh chickens to Singapore
A new farm to supply fresh chicken to Singapore could be up and running in Batam if there is healthy demand over the next year. ( read original story ...)
Large-scale restrictions in Singapore unnecessary despite WHO declaring monkeypox global emergency, say experts
Experts here have said there is currently no need for any widespread or major health restrictions to stem the spread of monkeypox. ( read original story ...)
Singapore must protect common spaces and ensure everyone benefits from prosperity: DPM Wong
SINGAPORE - The Republic must protect its common spaces and ensure everyone benefits from its prosperity, in order to avoid the fate of other nations whose citizens are divided and distrustful of each ... ( read original story ...)
Rights group seeks arrest of former Sri Lanka president Rajapaksa in Singapore
COLOMBO: A rights group documenting alleged abuses in Sri Lanka has filed a criminal complaint with Singapore's attorney general, seeking the arrest of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for his role ... ( read original story ...)
Bomb-detecting robot a new addition to police search unit in Singapore
There is a new participant in this year's National Day festivities, but spectators are unlikely to see it even as they are kept safe by it. ( read original story ...)