subzone of Bishan planning area in Singapore
Apple plans to invest more than $250 mln to expand Singapore campus: Apple Inc plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its regional campus or operations ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-plans-invest-more-than-250-mln-expand-singapore-campus-2024-04-18/
Getting the loo-down: One JC student’s quest to review all of Singapore’s public toilets
straitstimes.com/life/getting-the-loo-down-one-jc-student-s-quest-to-review-all-of-singapore-s-public-toilets
Singapore jails second man in $2.2 billion money laundering case, media reports: A Singapore court on Thursday jailed a second defendant in its biggest-ever ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/second-defendant-convicted-singapores-22-billion-money-laundering-case-media-2024-04-04/
Philippines' DoubleDragon subsidiary Hotel101 Global to list in US: Philippine real estate firm DoubleDragon on Monday said subsidiary Hotel101 Global will list ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/philippines-doubledragon-subsidiary-hotel101-global-list-us-2024-04-08/
Singapore's only Olympic champion Schooling retires: Joseph Schooling, the swimmer who won Singapore's first and to date only Olympic gold medal in 2016 ...
reuters.com/sports/singapores-only-olympic-champion-schooling-retires-2024-04-02/
Quick Glance: Olympic Champion Joseph Schooling Retires from Swimming
- Singapore's only Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling announces his retirement from competitive swimming after making history at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- Schooling plans to focus on his swim school, emphasizing that retirement had been on his mind for a while.
- Despite facing challenges post-Rio, including failed qualifications and personal losses, Schooling expresses his intention to expand into finance and sports, imparting his knowledge to younger athletes.
- The Olympic champion reflects on his achievements, future goals, and the importance of his legacy built through hard work and obstacles to inspire others.
Singapore convicts first suspect in $2.2 billion money laundering case, media reports
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapore-convicts-first-suspect-its-biggest-money-laundering-case-media-reports-2024-04-02/
CDL joint venture only bidder for Zion Road site; plans to build 290 long-stay serviced apartments if awarded
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/zion-road-site-long-stay-service-apartments-pilot-sole-bid-cdl-joint-venture-4243321
Single bids for Zion and Upper Thomson sites reflect new norm in the residential market
sbr.com.sg/residential-property/in-focus/single-bids-zion-and-upper-thomson-sites-reflect-new-norm-in-residential-market
Within minutes of departure, faltering container ship crashes into Baltimore bridge
reuters.com/world/us/within-minutes-departure-faltering-container-ship-crashes-into-baltimore-bridge-2024-03-26/
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Singapore's port authority to cooperate with U.S. authorities on Baltimore bridge incident
reuters.com/world/us/singapores-port-authority-cooperate-with-us-authorities-baltimore-bridge-2024-03-26/
China's Liu Jianchao to visit Singapore from March 25 to 28: China's Liu Jianchao, head of the international department of the Communist Party ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-liu-jianchao-visit-singapore-march-25-28-2024-03-25/
Southeast Asia human trafficking now a global crisis, Interpol says: Organised crime rings who fuelled an
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/southeast-asia-human-trafficking-now-global-crisis-interpol-says-2024-03-27/
Quick Glance: Organized Crime: Billions Made Through Human Trafficking in Asia
- Interpol reveals that organized crime rings in Southeast Asia earn nearly $3 trillion annually through human trafficking.
- In addition to drug trafficking, criminal groups also use smuggling networks to illegally move humans, arms, and stolen products.
- Online anonymity, new business models, and COVID-19 have brought organized crime to an unprecedented scale.
- Victims of online fraud are held captive worldwide, including in Myanmar where modern slavery is rampant.
‘I don’t want to regret it if I get married at a later age and cannot conceive’: Woman who froze 21 of her eggs
straitstimes.com/singapore/i-don-t-want-to-regret-it-if-i-get-married-at-a-later-age-and-cannot-conceive-woman-who-froze-21-of-her-eggs
Maxeon Solar files patent infringement lawsuit against Canadian Solar: Singapore-based Maxeon Solar said on Monday it had initiated a patent infringement lawsuit ...
reuters.com/business/energy/maxeon-solar-files-patent-infringement-lawsuit-against-canadian-solar-2024-03-25/
Quick Glance: How Solar Panels Can Increase Your Home's Value
- A 2019 study by Zillow revealed that properties with rooftop solar installations sold for 4.1% more than comparable homes without them, amounting to approximately $9,300.
- A residence with solar is 24.7% more likely to sell for more than the asking price, as stated by Rocket Homes.
- The location significantly impacts the value of a solar setup, with buyers in states with higher electricity bills placing more emphasis on solar panels.
- Changes in state regulations can affect the value of solar energy, and monitoring the condition and maintenance of the systems is crucial to maintain the value of your property.
China warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gambling: China's embassy in Singapore on Monday urged its citizens in the city-state to stay away from all ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-warns-citizens-singapore-stay-away-gambling-2024-03-18/
Quick Glance: China warns Chinese citizens in Singapore to avoid gambling
- The embassy reminded the majority of Chinese citizens in Singapore to enhance their legal awareness and stay away from gambling, as gambling is strictly prohibited by law in China.
- The Chinese embassy in Singapore urged Chinese citizens in the city-state to stay away from gambling, stating that cross-border gambling violates Chinese laws.
- Chinese embassies in South Korea and Sri Lanka have also issued similar warnings recently.
- The embassy in Singapore mentioned that China's Ministry of Public Security opened a reporting platform for combating cross-border and online gambling, where Chinese citizens can report clues and suspicious activities.
Canadian Solar denies patent infringement claims filed by Maxeon: Solar technology firm Canadian Solar on Thursday denied allegations of patent infringement by ...
reuters.com/business/energy/canadian-solar-denies-patent-infringement-claims-filed-by-maxeon-2024-03-28/
Here's what Singapore's rail network will look like after the latest stretch of the Thomson-East Coast Line opens on Jun 23.
Read more: cna.asia/49DtFGP
Europe regulator says will take time needed to approve China jet: Europe's air safety regulator will take whatever time is needed to approve China's C919 ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/europe-regulator-says-will-take-time-needed-approve-china-jet-2024-03-14/
Inventory builds, Red Sea concerns pressure Asia diesel margins: Russell: The profit margin for making diesel in Asia is coming under sustained pressure from a ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/inventory-builds-red-sea-concerns-pressure-asia-diesel-margins-russell-2024-03-18/
Singapore's PCG to reopen fund for luxury Japan ski resort as weak yen beckons: Patience Capital Group, the Singapore-based investor behind a $1 ...
reuters.com/business/singapores-pcg-reopen-fund-luxury-japan-ski-resort-weak-yen-beckons-2024-03-14/
Bitcoin scaled a two-year high, breaking $65,000 as a wave of money carried it within striking distance of record levels reut.rs/49sL5pD
Quick Glance: Bitcoin: Why the Surge Might Not Last
- Bitcoin is back in the limelight with a significant surge to record levels and wild fluctuations.
- The resurgence of the Bitcoin market was significantly influenced by the decision of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve the spot trading of bitcoins by exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in January.
- The introduction of ETFs and the upcoming "halving" of mined Bitcoins are key factors influencing the price.
- The trading volatility signals that Bitcoin remains among the riskiest assets, highly dependent on future US interest rates.
China's first homegrown airliner, the narrow-body C919, made its international debut at the Singapore Airshow as the Chinese plane-maker COMAC signals an ... Show more reut.rs/49C6BYG
Quick Glance: Boeing Promotes 737 Max as Safest Aircraft
- Boeing touts the 737 Max as 'the safest airplane,' noting similarities with China's C919.
- Boeing emphasized the 737 Max 9 as 'by far the most scrutinized airplane in the world.'
- Despite safety concerns, Boeing reaffirmed the 737 Max as the safest aircraft.
- Boeing showcased defense capabilities at the Singapore Airshow instead of commercial planes.
Singapore lures Taylor Swift with grant for sold-out March concerts: Singapore has awarded Taylor Swift a grant to perform in the city-state ...
reuters.com/lifestyle/singapore-lures-taylor-swift-with-grant-sold-out-march-concerts-2024-02-20/
Quick Glance: Singapore Grants Taylor Swift Exclusive Concerts
- Taylor Swift attends a premiere for Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in Los Angeles.
- Singapore awards Taylor Swift a grant for six sold-out concerts in March.
- The government highlights the economic benefits of Swift's concerts.
- Swift will perform exclusively in Singapore, with VIP tickets starting at S$1,228 ($913.55).
Supply chain strains set to weigh on aviation industry bounce-back: Parts shortages and delivery delays plaguing the global aviation industry are easing ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/supply-chain-strains-set-weigh-aviation-industry-bounce-back-2024-02-23/
Singapore's Sembcorp Industries full-year profit jumps: Singapore's Sembcorp Industries reported an 11% rise in full-year profit on Tuesday ...
reuters.com/business/energy/singapores-sembcorp-industries-full-year-profit-jumps-2024-02-20/
Quick Glance: Everton climbs out of relegation zone after draw
- Amadou Onana's goal secures Everton a draw against Crystal Palace.
- The draw lifts Everton out of the Premier League relegation zone.
- Jordan Ayew leads Palace in the second half post Roy Hodgson's resignation.
- Palace is five points clear of relegation, with Everton and Luton tied in points.
Chinese planemaker COMAC upstages Airbus and Boeing at Singapore Airshow: Chinese state-owned planemaker COMAC upstaged industry leaders Airbus and Boeing at the ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/chinese-planemaker-comac-upstages-airbus-boeing-singapore-airshow-2024-02-22/
Singapore Airlines misses Q3 profit view, flags competition concerns: Singapore Airlines Ltd reported a quarterly net profit on Tuesday that missed estimates and ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/singapore-airlines-posts-5-rise-q3-profit-2024-02-20/
Singapore to expand 2024 spending, enforce global minimum tax: Singapore's Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Friday a "significant adjustment" to the ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapore-finance-minister-announces-expanded-social-corporate-support-2024-2024-02-16/
Vietnamese budget carrier VietJet agrees to provisional deal for 20 Airbus A330neo jets
reuters.com/markets/deals/vietnamese-budget-carrier-vietjet-agrees-provisional-deal-20-airbus-a330neo-jets-2024-02-22/
Singapore air show kicks off amid travel rebound, supply constraints: Singapore on Tuesday kicked off Asia's biggest air show - the first in six years unaffected ...
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Singapore embraces AI to solve everyday problems: Booking a badminton court at one of Singapore's 100-odd community centres can be a workout in itself ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/02/26/singapore-embraces-ai-to-solve-everyday-problems
Quick Glance: Singapore Invests Heavily in AI to Safeguard Workforce
- Singapore has launched extensive programs to strengthen its workforce for the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and allocate up to $500 million for advanced computer chips to secure the infrastructure needed for AI innovations.
- At least $27 million will be invested in building expertise in AI by offering 100 AI scholarships for Singaporean students and attracting global experts to collaborate with Singapore.
- Singapore plans to invest $1 billion in AI over the next five years to expand AI talent here, including awarding five AI visiting professorships to drive research and provide training opportunities for local students.
Singapore charges two ex-employees of Sembcorp Marine in Brazil graft case: Authorities in Singapore charged on Thursday two former officials of Sembcorp Marine ...
reuters.com/business/singapore-charges-two-ex-employees-sembcorp-marine-with-bribing-brazilian-2024-03-28/
Foreign debuts, but few defence deals at Singapore air show: The Singapore Airshow included the foreign debuts of new weapons systems, growing interest in ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/foreign-debuts-few-defence-deals-singapore-air-show-2024-02-23/
Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back: Chinese travellers flocked to tourist hot-spots across Asia over the Lunar New Year ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinese-tourists-flock-southeast-asia-overseas-travel-bounces-back-2024-02-20/
Singapore's Jan exports up 16.8% y/y, steeper rise than forecast: Singapore's non-oil domestic exports grew 16.8% in January from the same month a year earlier ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/singapores-jan-exports-up-168-yy-steeper-rise-than-forecast-2024-02-16/
Airlines' sustainability mantra masks divides over green future: Promoting the Singapore Airshow on Sunday, the organiser of the event was asked what would be ...
reuters.com/sustainability/airlines-sustainability-mantra-masks-divides-over-green-future-2024-02-22/
Brunei's GallopAir, buyer of COMAC planes, eyes year-end launch: Brunei-based airline startup GallopAir hopes to start operations by the end of 2024 should ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/bruneis-gallopair-buyer-comac-planes-eyes-year-end-launch-2024-02-23/
Shein's IPO backup plans can unravel: Shein's IPO alternatives look drab. The fast-fashion retailer is eyeing London, Singapore, Hong Kong and other venues as ...
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Why a small city-state like Singapore continues to discover rare plants: Researchers say remaining fragments of original forests can serve as an oasis for ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/why-a-small-city-state-like-singapore-continues-to-discover-rare-plants
More Indian asset managers shift overseas business to GIFT City: Several Indian asset managers said they are moving, or planning to move, some offshore fund ...
reuters.com/world/india/more-indian-asset-managers-shift-overseas-business-gift-city-2024-02-09/
Singapore arbitrator lets Zee go to India tribunal to enforce Sony merger deal -Zee
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/singapore-arbitrator-lets-zee-go-india-tribunal-enforce-sony-merger-deal-zee-2024-02-04/
OCBC’s Mayda Lim in building the next pipeline of tech, banking talent: Lim shares with ABF how banks in Singapore can support a pipeline of women and talent.
sbr.com.sg/exclusive/ocbcs-mayda-lim-in-building-next-pipeline-tech-banking-talent
Are you excited for the new stations opening on the Thomson-East Coast Line?
READ: bit.ly/SGBudget2024
Construction work in Clementi for Maju MRT station on Cross Island Line to start in Q2
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/maju-mrt-station-cross-island-line-construction-work-start-clementi-4087441
Singapore to expand 2024 spending, enforce global minimum tax: Singapore's Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Friday a "significant adjustment" to the ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapore-finance-minister-announces-expanded-social-corporate-support-2024-2024-02-16/
Indonesia, Singapore sign outline pledge on carbon storage: Singapore has become the first country to sign a letter of intent with Indonesia on cross-border ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesia-singapore-sign-outline-pledge-carbon-storage-2024-02-15/
Singapore's Oobit gets $25 mln funding from investors, including crypto firm Tether
reuters.com/technology/singapores-oobit-gets-25-mln-funding-investors-including-crypto-firm-tether-2024-02-05/
Adventures at home: Rediscovering art in Thomson-East Coast Line MRT stations: Happy anniversary, Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL)! On this day (Jan 31) in 2020 ...
asiaone.com/lifestyle/adventures-home-rediscovering-art-thomson-east-coast-line-mrt-stations
Singapore's Keppel annual profit more than quadruples: Singapore's Keppel (KPLM.SI) posted a more than four-fold rise in its full-year profit on Thursday ...
reuters.com/business/singapores-keppel-annual-profit-more-than-quadruples-2024-01-31/
Singapore Exchange HY profit jumps, flags bleak near-term global growth: Singapore Exchange (SGX) (SGXL.SI) posted a jump in its half-yearly profit on Thursday ...
reuters.com/markets/singapore-exchanges-half-yearly-profit-rises-6-2024-01-31/
Exclusive: GIP eyeing up to 49% stake in Malaysian port operator, could value MMC Port at $6 bln - sources
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Alleged to have obtained kickbacks worth $286,181 from a property tycoon, Singapore Transport Minister S. Iswaran was charged with 27 offences in a graft ... Show more reut.rs/3vN01zL
Singapore's Asia Genesis closes hedge fund after losing bets on China, Japan: Singapore-based Asia Genesis Asset Management is liquidating its hedge fund after a ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/singapores-asia-genesis-closes-hedge-fund-after-losing-bets-china-japan-2024-01-23/
Asia wealth managers flock to Dubai as clients look to diversify: A growing number of wealth managers in Asia are setting up offices in Dubai ...
reuters.com/business/finance/asia-wealth-managers-flock-dubai-clients-look-diversify-2024-01-07/
'Have a little common sense': Anytime Fitness at Upper Thomson gets called out over 'harsh' signage
asiaone.com/singapore/have-little-common-sense-anytime-fitness-upper-thomson-gets-called-out-over-harsh-signage
Singapore's Q4 GDP speeds up on firmer construction, manufacturing: Singapore's economy grew 2.8% in the fourth quarter year-on-year, preliminary government data ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/singapores-q4-gdp-growth-speeds-up-2024-01-02/
Singapore's clandestine cats can soon legally call the city-state home: Sunny prides herself on being a law-abiding Singaporean citizen, but for the last three ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapores-clandestine-cats-can-soon-legally-call-city-state-home-2024-01-03/
Surging tanker rates close the door on US crude oil shipments to Asia: The economic incentive to import oil from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Asia has closed as the ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/surging-freight-rates-close-door-us-crude-oil-shipments-asia-2024-01-10/
Qatar to supply crude oil to Shell in five-year deal: Qatar has agreed to supply Shell (SHEL.L) in Singapore with up to 18 million barrels of oil a year for five ...
reuters.com/business/energy/qatar-supply-crude-oil-shell-five-year-deal-2023-12-28/
More women, especially singles, seek to freeze their eggs in Singapore: Fertility clinics have seen an increase in both sign-ups and enquiries after the law was ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/egg-freezing-singles-mount-elizabeth-monash-4012836
Gearing up for Dragon baby boom: Hospitals, businesses prepare for surge in births ahead of Chinese New year.
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/01/25/gearing-up-for-dragon-baby-boom
Singapore's Atomionics taps gravity, AI in hunt for critical minerals: Singapore-based start-up Atomionics has rolled out its technology that uses gravity and ...
reuters.com/technology/singapores-atomionics-taps-gravity-ai-hunt-critical-minerals-2023-12-19/
E-commerce firm Shopee buys credit arm from Brazil's Warburg Pincus-backed Blu: E-commerce firm Shopee bought Brazilian fintech Blu's local credit arm ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/e-commerce-firm-shopee-buys-credit-arm-brazils-warburg-pincus-backed-blu-2023-12-18/
Singapore and Zurich world's most expensive cities: Singapore and Zurich tied for the world's most expensive city this year, followed by Geneva ...
reuters.com/world/singapore-zurich-worlds-most-expensive-cities-eiu-2023-11-30/
Popular cafe One Man Coffee to close Thomson outlet on Christmas Day: Coffee lovers, this one might hurt. One Man Coffee will soon be shutting down its Upper ...
asiaone.com/lifestyle/popular-cafe-one-man-coffee-close-thomson-outlet-christmas-day
COP28: Singapore's Fu says talks showing progress, "significant" work to do: Singapore's environment minister said talks at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai had ...
reuters.com/business/environment/cop28-singapores-fu-says-talks-showing-progress-significant-work-do-2023-12-11/
Malaysia's Maybank appoints Alvin Lee as new CEO for Singapore: Malaysia's biggest bank Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) (MBBM.KL) said on Friday it had appointed ...
reuters.com/business/finance/malaysias-maybank-appoints-alvin-lee-its-new-ceo-singapore-2023-12-08/
Dutch, Singapore firms set to invest $7 billion in India: Dutch and Singapore firms are set to commit $7.19 billion in investments in India during a investors' ...
reuters.com/world/india/dutch-singapore-firms-set-invest-7-billion-india-2024-01-09/
Singapore's Keppel to buy Aermont Capital for $1 bln, expand into Europe: Singapore's Keppel Corporation (KPLM.SI) on Wednesday said its unit Keppel Capital ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/singapores-keppel-buy-aermont-capital-1-bln-expand-into-europe-2023-11-29/
Singapore to triple AI talent to 15,000 experts, deputy PM says
reuters.com/technology/singapore-triple-ai-talent-15000-experts-deputy-pm-says-2023-12-04/
Quick Glance: Singapore's Ambitious Plan for AI Talent
- Singapore aims to triple its artificial intelligence experts to 15,000 as part of its national strategy.
- Nvidia's revenue for the quarter included $2.7 billion from Singapore, ranking behind the U.S., China, and Taiwan.
Two GLS sites launched in Zion Road, Upper Thomson Road to pilot long-stay serviced apartments
straitstimes.com/business/two-gls-sites-launched-in-zion-road-upper-thomson-road-to-pilot-long-stay-serviced-apartments
Bus service 167 to cease, some routes shortened with increased ridership on Thomson-East Coast Line
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/bus-services-167-162-75-adjusted-thomson-east-coast-line-lta-3927736
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