PETALING JAYA: A Singapore-based news portal that ran a report alleging lateness in response and withholding of treatment by Johor medical authorities on a Singaporean who had met with an accident there has apparently removed the online article ... ( read original story ...)
Seeing Singapore on a shoestring
After three weeks as an exchange student in Malaysia, I wanted to spend my holiday seeing somewhere new. I chose the bright lights of Singapore with two of my closest friends from Hong Kong: Jason and Angeline. As exchange students, we don’t have much ... ( read original story ...)
72 hours in Singapore
Three days is plenty of time to dig below Singapore's shiny exterior and get well acquainted with its stellar food scene. Nothing breaks the ice quite like sharing a plate of Singaporean chilli crab. My fellow conference attendees and I don the ... ( read original story ...)
On the Record: Daniel Boey, ‘godfather of Singapore fashion’
SINGAPORE: He’s a fashion consultant, show producer and director and reality TV show judge. Daniel Boey is also known as the “godfather of Singapore fashion” – despite the fact that he is not a fashion designer. With his almost three decades in ... ( read original story ...)
Electronics firm Serial System ventures into durian business
Serial System is looking to the king of fruit for its next growth breakthrough. The largest electronics component distributor listed on the Singapore Exchange is entering into a joint venture to invest in a Malaysian durian company. Serial System executive ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore parents pump $96k into kids’ education, rank 3rd globally in survey
Mr Anurag Mathur, who heads retail banking and wealth management at HSBC Bank (Singapore), said: "Singapore millennial parents are investing both their time and money to help their children get the best start in life and, for many, that means an overseas ... ( read original story ...)
Divesting from fossil fuels will take time: DBS sustainability chief
Mikkel Bilyk Larsen, managing director, group head of tax and accounting policy, DBS, and co-chair of the company’s newly formed sustainability council, was asked at the United Nations’ Global Compact Network Singapore event how the company could ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia to write to Singapore over allegations regarding Singaporean in JB accident: Report
SINGAPORE: Malaysia's Health Ministry will write to Singapore ... according to a report on Malaysian news portal Berita Harian. Malaysian Health Minister S Subramaniam reportedly said on Saturday (Sep 2) that discussions with Malaysia's Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore presidential race for Malays only
SINGAPORE: An election featuring a controversial racial provision will be held later this month to choose a successor to Singapore President Tony Tan, who stepped down on Thursday after completing his six-year term. The election for the mainly ceremonial ... ( read original story ...)
Alaska Airlines, Singapore Airlines announce frequent-flier pact
A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Alaska Airlines is adding Singapore Airlines to its already broad line-up of frequent-flier partners. The carriers announced their partnership on Wednesday, saying they’ll offer reciprocal frequent-flier ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore leads foreign investment
SINGAPORE: More than US$3 billion worth of investment entered Myanmar by August this financial year and Singapore topped the list of foreign investors, according to the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC). Singapore has traditionally been used as a conduit ... ( read original story ...)
Illegal rhino horns seized at Changi Airport; Vietnamese man assisting in investigations
In a joint media release today, the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) — acting on a tip-off — collaborated with the Singapore Customs and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority and stopped the 29-year-old, who was transiting in Singapore during ... ( read original story ...)
8 pieces of illegal rhino horn seized at Changi Airport
The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) said on Friday they had worked together with Singapore Customs and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) to investigate the smuggling attempt. Acting on a tip-off, the 29-year-old Vietnamese man ... ( read original story ...)
IPOS partners with Deloitte to strengthen Singapore’s IP position
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and Deloitte have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together on solidifying Singapore’s position as an IP and innovation hub. The MoU combines IPOS’s knowledge in IP with Deloitte ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s All-New Suites, Business, Premium Economy and Coach Reveal November 2
Singapore Airlines will take delivery of a new Airbus A380 later this year with its new first class product. That was expected to happen in October, but it’s been delayed. However they’re going to reveal all new products for their four cabins on ... ( read original story ...)
HK lags China, Singapore on blockchain technology: Paul Fung
In recent years, several companies have begun stepping up investments in blockchain technology. Meanwhile, governments are also getting into the act. China, for instance, is reported to be mulling the adoption of blockchain in public services. Paul Fung ... ( read original story ...)