When the Gaia building at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University opened last year, it was heralded as a revolutionary step toward a greener future. The massive structure—450,000 square feet—was ...
Singapore schools curb phone usage to reduce distractions and rekindle interactions, but challenges remain
SINGAPORE - At the beginning of each school day, students at Queensway Secondary School have to keep their mobile phones in a “locker”. On most days, they do not have access to their phones until at ...
Schools in Singapore impose phone bans to reduce distractions, rekindle social interaction
France, Finland and China have already banned the use of mobile phones in schools. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s key exports beat analysts’ expectations with 15.7% on-year increase in July
After five months of contraction, Singapore's key exports grew 15.7 per cent on-year in July. Strong demand for electronics and non-electronics goods fuelled the expansion, reversing the previous ...
Slim Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers new foldable option in Singapore
Slimmer than rival Samsung, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with AI smarts and a triple-camera array to offer a new option to buyers.
Singapore tech pioneer Lim Kia Hong dies at 67
Over 4 decades, he grew SIS Technologies into professionally managed and publicly traded regional businesses. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s key exports surge by surprise 15.7% in July, reversing from June drop
SINGAPORE’S non-oil domestic exports (NODX) far exceeded economist estimates to climb 15.7 per cent in July, as both electronics and non-electronics exports grew, data from Enterprise Singapore ...
Deep Dive – Mobile Guardian breach: Who is responsible for backups?
A global cybersecurity breach involving the Mobile Guardian app affected about 13,000 students from 26 secondary schools in Singapore, with devices being wiped remotely by the hacker. How are IT ...
Singapore’s July exports rise 15.7% y/y, stronger than forecast
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 15.7% in July from a year earlier, data on Friday showed, with both electronics and non-electronics exports growing. The rise compared with a Reuters poll ...
Singapore key exports in July surprise with 15.7% jump
It reverses a five-month slide as both electronics and non-electronics shipments grew strongly. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Wise increases account holding up to S$20K and spending limits up to S$100K amid 30% customer growth in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Global technology company Wise has increased the holding and spending limits for Wise Accounts... The post Wise increases account holding up to S$20K and spending limits up to S$100K amid 3 ...
Android users in Singapore try to install high number of dangerous apps despite dip in malware scams
Google’s security measure blocked installation of such apps on over 200,000 devices since Feb. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore man gets jail, caning for molesting three minors, forcing two to touch his private parts while recording on phone
Ong Kian Peng, 32, was handed 15 months’ jail and two strokes of the cane He pleaded guilty to one count of using criminal force and two counts of outrage of modesty of ...
Stocks to watch: Singtel, Genting Singapore, ComfortDelGro, Haw Par, StarHub, Wing Tai
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Aug 15): Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s Nets rolls out SoftPOS product
Singapore's leading payment services group, has launched NETS SoftPOS, a terminal-less payment solution for swifter, seamless and more cost-efficient payment transactions.
Singapore shares rise at Wednesday’s open; STI up 0.7%
SINGAPORE shares opened higher on Wednesday (Aug 14), after US and Europe indices rallied overnight. Read more at The Business Times.