To achieve its goal of returning to pre-Covid tourist arrivals from India, Singapore Tourism Board is working with trade partners, media relations, and influencers. Recognising Bollywood's influence in generating interest in destinations,
AI in Class Divides Opinion as Singapore Universities Embrace Technology
The rise of AI in class has Singapore's universities buzzing, but not everyone is convinced! ? Some students are all in on this high-tech revolution, while others are questioning its place in ...
Singapore cargo ship refloated after going aground off Japanese island
Footage has emerged of a Singapore-controlled general cargo ship aground off Japan. The 14,300-dwt Sun Brave (built 2015) got stuck just after midday on 26 April off the rocky west coast of Nakado island in the Kurushima Kaikyo Strait near the city of Imabari, VesselTracker reported. The ship had 19 seafarers on board at the ...
K-pop idol Onew to hold solo fan meet in Singapore in July
SINGAPORE – Shinee’s Onew will be in Singapore once again after a performance here in April – this time, for a fan meet on July 21. The fan meet is part of the South Korean pop idol’s Guess! Asia tour, which will start in Seoul on May 17.
PM Lee says Singapore risks ‘serious trouble’ if it becomes ‘ordinary’ in final key speech
Lee Hsien Loong says Singapore needs the 'right politics' to succeed in his speech ahead of his handover of power to Lawrence Wong on May 15 In his Labour Day speech, Lee warns against Singapore ...
Lee Asks Singapore to Rally Behind His Successor in Last Address
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong called on Singaporeans to rally behind his successor as he prepares to step aside later this month after a two decades-long stint in power.
Unveiling the Future of Finance: Coinremitter on Crypto Payments
Coinremitter release guide, outlining the potential impact of crypto payments on finance, highlighting opportunities and challenges for wider ...
PM Lee’s last major speech before handover: How to overcome a ‘very challenging period’ for Singapore with 3 fundamentals
SINGAPORE — Looking into the future, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Wednesday (May 1) that while he sees dark clouds on the horizon, there are also many opportunities, and Singapore has strong fundamentals and strengths that its people should ...
Community response leaders in Singapore to begin training to deal with climate crises
Community emergency response leaders in Singapore will begin training to deal with climate emergencies such as extreme heatwaves and extensive flooding. The People's Association and Singapore Red Cross have signed an agreement allowing community volunteers to travel to countries where such disasters have struck.
A sense of ‘satisfaction and completeness’ at Singapore’s achievements, says PM Lee in final speech
SINGAPORE — As he prepares to hand over Singapore "in good order" to his successor, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he feels "a sense of satisfaction and completeness".
HSBC’s Noel Quinn ends 37-year CEO dream with surprise departure
Unlike some rival CEOs at companies that have private jets, Quinn often flies commercial for his regular trips.
Commentary: Recreation is serious business in Singapore
Recreational spaces play a very important role in fostering stronger social ties among residents, says Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy’s Woo Jun Jie.
Founder of Binance, World’s Largest Crypto Firm, Sentenced to Four Months
SEATTLE—Billionaire Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, the world’s biggest crypto exchange, was sentenced Tuesday to four months in prison, a lighter punishment than requested by prosecutors who ...
AIA Singapore on the trail of the rich with new wealth team and centre
AIA Singapore is spreading its wings with a more than S$20mil investment, so it can swoop in on a burgeoning group of affluent clients in the region who are expected to give a significant lift to its business in time to come.
MAS will not extend six-month pause on DBS’ non-essential activities
SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will not extend the six-month pause on non-essential activities that it imposed on DBS after the bank's multiple service disruptions in 2023.
Singapore Airlines pays for couple’s ‘mental agony’ after their business class seats broke
Singapore Airlines was ordered to pay an Indian couple for "mental agony" after their business class seats malfunctioned.