Former Singapore international John Wilkinson explains what he feels is next for Singapore football. Singapore Selection won the Sultan of Selangor's (SOS) Cup on Saturday evening after claiming a thrilling 3-2 win over Selangor Selection at the National ... ( read original story ...)
Pool A: Zaruba back as Canada chase consecutive wins
Following their debut victory at the HSBC Singapore Sevens last month, Canada head coach Damian McGrath has added more firepower to his squad for the HSBC Paris Sevens as Adam Zaruba returns from injury. The 120kg power house missed the previous two ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Cosco Q1 net losses deepen to S$78.9m
SINGAPORE: Net losses at mainboard-listed shipbuilder Cosco Shipping International (Singapore) deepened by 4.5 times, and it warned that weak conditions in the shipbuilding and offshore markets will continue to prevail. The loss attributable to equity ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore navy launches first close-to-shore patrol ship
SINGAPORE: Singapore navy’s first-of-class Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) RSS Independence is now fully operational to safeguard the country’s waters, protect its sea lines of communication and contribute to regional peace and security. Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to lead e-commerce push in region as Asean chair
Singapore plans to drive e-commerce and other wings of the digital economy within the region, when it assumes chairmanship of Asean next year. This will be part of a larger push to help companies in the region expand, said Minister for Trade and Industry ... ( read original story ...)
Having a smashing time at Singapore's first 'rage room'
It is hard to tell that within its plain grey walls lies Singapore's first "rage room" - that is, until you enter the store and hearglass shattering. Mr Royce Tan, its 24-year-old founder, told The New Paper: "It is a place you come to, to break stuff ... ( read original story ...)
You can have the ultimate Willy Wonka experience at a chocolate garden in Singapore
If you’re sweet on the idea of a real-life Willy Wonka experience, ‘A Chocolate Experience’ is a new interactive adventure that has just opened in Universal Studios on Sentosa Island in Singapore. From eating marshmallows dipped into fondue fountains ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Meetings, Incentives, Conventions,…
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Singapore Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions (MICE) Tourism Market Insights, Opportunity, Analysis, Market Shares & Forecast 2016 - 2021" report to their offering. Singapore is one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's First Littoral Mission Vessel Becomes Operational
Singapore navy's first-of-class Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) RSS Independence has become operation Friday at Changi Naval Base. The vessel is now fully operational to safeguard the country's waters, defend its sea lines of communication and contribute to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore – Falling Prices, but Rising LTV Ratio: Worrying Sign?
Singapore boasts one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world. This is especially the case for private residential properties, since HDB flats are only available for citizens, and thus relatively protected from investor speculations. ( read original story ...)
Singapore looks for answers to key challenges in AI, data science
The Singapore government is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and data science for answers, as it introduces new initiatives to boost these sectors and resolve challenges the country faces. The National Research Foundation (NRF), a unit under the ... ( read original story ...)
Apple plans new store in “red dot” Singapore
SINGAPORE Apple Inc is getting ready to open its first Apple Store in Singapore on the island's prime Orchard Road shopping boulevard. The storefront at Knightsbridge Mall is covered by a white facade with a large red Apple logo next to a heart and red dot ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore swing: city’s property market shows signs of recovery
Zealous cooling measures and a glut of newly built apartments have kept Singapore’s property market trending downwards for the past four years. Yet commentators and agents say real estate prices are poised to rebound. “There is a feeling now that the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's DBS, UOB and OCBC banks further support local fintech companies
They will share their problem statements with IMDA-accredited companies and invite them to develop relevant solutions. From left to right: Samuel N. Tsien, Group CEO of OCBC Bank; Piyush Gupta, DBS Bank's CEO; Minister for Communications and Information Dr ... ( read original story ...)
DBS to seek bids for non-life insurance distribution deal – sources
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG DBS Group (DBSM.SI) plans to invite bids from insurers keen to sell general insurance products across the key markets of Southeast Asia's biggest lender, in a deal potentially worth up to $350 million (270.67 million pounds), sources ... ( read original story ...)
Heng Swee Keat to attend ASEAN finance ministers’ meeting
SINGAPORE: Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat will attend the ASEAN+3 finance ministers’ and central bank governors’ meeting in Japan, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Thursday (May 4). Mr Heng will be in Yokohoma from Friday to Saturday for the ... ( read original story ...)