Singapore’s export-driven economy is among the most vulnerable in the ongoing U.S.-China trade conflict, but major investors said its stock market could deliver attractive returns this year. “It’s ver... ( read original story ...)
Singapore works on solutions for future water supplies
Singapore's Minister for Environment and Water Resources, Masagos Zulkifli, has spoken of the water crisis facing his country and how they're trying to tackle it. Zulkifli spoke to Reuters at the ongo... ( read original story ...)
Property agents’ track records go online: here’s what to look for
You should take note of where a property agent closes deals. We know that size wise, Singapore’s the geographic equivalent of a pimple on an elephant’s back; but agents still need hyper-local knowledg... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s foreign domestic workers vulnerable to forced labour, report finds
Foreign domestic maids in Singapore are susceptible to being victims of forced labour, despite them being documented workers with legal rights such as paid medical insurance and a rest day each week, ... ( read original story ...)
A London DJ’s punishment sheds light on Singapore’s caning shame
Changi prison, Singapore. ‘Judicial corporal punishment has been a long-time fixture, and was first introduced by British colonialists in the 19th century.’ Photograph: How Hwee Young/EPA Any day now, ... ( read original story ...)
Grand Venture Technology raising $13.2 mil from Catalist IPO
on Tuesday registered its offer document with the Singapore Exchange for an initial public offer (IPO) on the Catalist board. GVT will be selling 42.9 million new shares at 27.5 cents each, representi... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Says It Won’t Name Hackers Who Targeted PM
SINGAPORE — Singapore officials say it isn't in the country's interest to nab — or even name — the perpetrators behind a cyberattack that breached 1.5 million health records, including those of Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore urged to fix rules on hiring domestic workers to stop forced labour
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Singapore must overhaul its rules and systems for the hiring of foreign domestic workers to put a stop to forced labour in the wealthy city-state, c... ( read original story ...)
Not cheap or cheerful: Singapore hawker centres struggle with new business model
SINGAPORE, Jan 15 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A social enterprise model for some of Singapore's hawker centres has been criticised over high costs and poor management, as the wealthy nation tries t... ( read original story ...)
Singapore vows to cane Briton despite protest
Singapore (AFP) - Singapore insisted Tuesday it would still cane a British man convicted of drug smuggling despite a plea from London not to proceed with the punishment. Yuen Ye Ming was sentenced by ... ( read original story ...)
New CNY notes available from DBS, POSB ATMs from today
DBS and POSB customers can collect their new notes for Chinese New Year from today. The new and good-as-new notes will be available till Feb 4 at 42 POSB new notes pop-up ATMs at 20 community clubs an... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares are ‘cheap’ and ‘attractive’ — and major wealth managers say it’s time to buy
In 2019, Singapore's stock market could deliver attractive returns to investors, according to major investors such as UBS Global Wealth Management and Citi Private Bank. "It's very attractive and that ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Power bank explodes in man’s pocket, taken to hospital for burns
A middle-aged man was taken to the hospital on Friday after a power bank exploded in his trousers' pocket that caused burns on his body. As per the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), they reach the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore online businesses most globalised, but say government policies the biggest hindrance: Survey
But the Republic's online businesses also made up the highest proportion that said it is more difficult to run an international business now than it was five years ago, with government policies being ... ( read original story ...)
Not cheap or cheerful: Singapore hawker centers struggle with new business model
SINGAPORE (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A social enterprise model for some of Singapore’s hawker centers has been criticized over high costs and poor management, as the wealthy nation tries to revita... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Home Sales Halve in December as Buyers Take a Break
Private-home sales in Singapore halved in December from the month prior as developers marketed fewer projects and buyers decamped from the city-state on holiday. Developers sold 602 units last month v... ( read original story ...)