Singapore's economy grew six per cent in the first quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, government data showed on Monday (May 25), higher than an official advance estimate of 4.6 per cent.On a quarter ...
More males in Singapore getting HPV vaccine amid growing awareness of benefits
Discover why more men are getting the HPV vaccine in Singapore and understand the growing awareness of its significant health benefits for both genders. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Singapore keeps 2026 economic growth forecast at 2-4% despite higher downside risks from Iran war
While MTI’s assessment for this year’s outlook has weakened, the economy performed better than expected in Q1. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore shipping magnate accused of price fixing takes leave of absence from government-led taskforce
SINGAPORE, May 22 (Reuters) - A Singapore shipping executive the U.S. has accused of conspiring to restrict the supply of shipping containers during the COVID pandemic took a leave of absence from ...
Chinese tech giants dangle record pay packets to court Singapore-trained AI graduates
China faces a 4 million shortfall in AI workers by 2030 and is looking to Singapore campuses to help fill the gap. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
More Singapore residents target more than $1 mil and retirement in their 40s: CIMB-NTU study
According to the second edition of the “Attitudes and Beliefs towards Financial Independence Report”, independence is now increasingly quantified, with 56.3% aspiring to accumulate over $1 million, up ...
New HIV cases declining in Singapore; CDA urges adults to get tested at least once
The number of new HIV cases in Singapore has been gradually decreasing over the years, even though there was a slight increase in 2025, said the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA).In an update on the ...
Standard Chartered CEO apologises for ‘lower-value human capital’ comment criticised by Halimah Yacob
Bill Winters, the group chief executive at Standard Chartered, has apologised for recent comments he made that drew criticism from the public, including former Singapore president Halimah ...
Adults in Singapore urged to take at least one HIV test, says infectious diseases agency
All adults aged 21 and above should undergo at least one HIV test in their lifetime, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on May 23, in its ...
Singapore manpower and health minister relinquishes political office to prioritise family
Senior minister of state for manpower and health Dr Koh Poh Koon will leave political office on June 1, saying he needs to devote more time to his ...
DBS CEO makes over S$6 million after disposing 100,000 shares
Tan disposed of the shares at $60.12 apiece on May 15. Following the disposal, Tan’s stake in DBS fell to 0.048% from 0.052% previously.
Singapore Shipping Mogul Accused by US in Price Fixing Case
Singapore shipping tycoon Teo Siong Seng was accused by the US of colluding to raise dry-container prices, placing one of the city-state’s most prominent business figures at the center of a sweeping ...
Why Singapore wants children to play with sand and swings again
Many playgrounds here may have become too focused on aesthetics at the expense of play value. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
South Korean moves from New Zealand to Singapore, shares why this is home truly
When South Korean native Vicky Choi listened to Kit Chan sing Home during the SG50 National Day Parade in 2015, she cried.She may not be Singaporean, but the song tugged at her heartstrings because ...
Singapore Police Force rolls out AI and autonomous tech to boost operations
The Singapore Police Force is stepping up its use of artificial intelligence and autonomous technology to strengthen security operations while addressing manpower constraints. New capabilities include ...
GIC-Backed JustCo Shares Fall in Singapore Debut
Shares of GIC-backed JustCo fell in their Singapore trading debut on Friday. The stock dropped as much as 10% to 0.845 Singapore dollar, from the initial public offering price of S$0.94. Shares later ...