THIS column received some negative feedback after it said on Jun 17 that minority shareholders of Great Eastern might eventually get an exit offer that is higher than the current offer from OCBC ...
Singapore on the Krishna? Tempting, but no reason to rush on Amaravati
Without question, one of the misjudgments Singapore made on the India account in the past quarter century was for Changi Airport Management and Partners (Champs) to shy away from bidding for the ...
Singapore partners Bill Gates to fund new technology on climate issues
Temasek and Enterprise Singapore will be partners locally to identify and grow budding climate technology in South-east Asia. The efforts hope to help the region meet its net-zero target by 2050.
S&P Global Becomes Latest Partner of Singapore’s Project Guardian
S&P Global Ratings has become a partner of the Project Guardian plan. This ambitious initiative by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) aims to explore the transformative potential of asset ...
Singapore Workers’ Party Re-Elects Its Main Leadership Team
Singapore’s Workers’ Party re-elected its chair and secretary-general, choosing to retain the leaders that will take the island’s main opposition group into the next general election. Sylvia Lim ...
Byeon Woo-seok in Singapore: Where he was and what he said at press conference
South Korean star Byeon Woo-seok will be meeting his supporters in Singapore for the first time this evening (June 30) at his Summer Letter fanmeet. The 32-year-old, who shot to immense global fame ...
Singapore’s NiP Flash aiming for top-four finish in Mobile Legends at inaugural Esports World Cup
SINGAPORE – A beefed-up squad and recent form have given Singapore e-sports outfit NiP Flash confidence that they can do well at the inaugural Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 2 to ...
4 tips on how to save money on dates
And if you live in Singapore — the most expensive city in the world ... such as the Citi Cashback Card and the POSB Everyday Card, or entertainment spend, like the HSBC Live+ credit card. These cards ...
Gas and electricity prices in Singapore to increase from July to September
SINGAPORE: Gas and electricity tariffs will rise for the next three months. From July 1 to Sept 30, those supplied by grid operator SP Group will see a 0.3 per cent increase in electricity tariffs ...
Singapore’s Tourism Boost: Which Companies can Benefit from it?
High-profile singers such as Taylor Swift and Coldplay held sold-out concerts in Singapore back in January and February. Because of the arrival of these superstars, tourist numbers have surged.
Singapore’s LGBTQ+ Community Asks PM for More Inclusion: ST
Singapore’s LGBTQ+ community has appealed to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong for a more respectful and accepting country, the Straits Times reported Thousands of people attended the annual Pink Dot SG ...
How Singapore’s clean energy drive can support commitment to a greener Asean Power Grid
Singapore can use its early mover advantage to establish approaches to the green electricity trade and inspire positive change regionally At Cop28 last year, 125 countries agreed to triple renewable ...
Hong Kong enjoys ‘competitive advantages’ over Singapore in global talent race, says top official
Hong Kong has “competitive advantages” over regional rival Singapore in the global talent race, the finance chief has said, adding such professionals will help give the property market a much-needed ...
Singapore charges activists over pro-Palestinian letters, watermelon symbols
Singapore has charged activists over pro-Palestinian letters, and over rallying people to urge the Singaporean Prime Minister to cut ties with Israel, the BBC announced on Thursday. Singapore has ...
Company director and jobless ex-husband in Singapore argue over assets worth S$7.8m in divorce
SINGAPORE: Following a marriage of over 30 years, a woman who earns S$32,500 monthly and her unemployed husband filed for divorce. The couple, who have three children aged 25, 30, and 33, argued over ...
Singapore has world’s most powerful passport – ahead of Japan, US
Singapore passport holders have the most flexibility for travel worldwide, with the ability to visit 195 countries without a visa.