Singapore’s curated F&B, luxury, and specialised services remain resilient as international brands snap up vacant F&B outlets

SINGAPORE: Vacated food and beverage (F&B) spaces are being snapped up by major international brands, yet Singapore’s curated F&B concepts, luxury goods, and specialised services remain resilient, thanks to consumers’ appetite for unique,...

Singapore seeks names of investigators to be sent for Zubeen’s death probe

Singapore authorities have sought the names of police officers from Assam to be deputed for carrying out an investigation in that country in cultural icon Zubeen Garg death case, and the list has already been sent, eminent citizens said after a...

Singapore doubles down on zero tolerance for identity politics

Singapore’s government has reinforced its bottomline of zero tolerance for the politics of race and religion as well as foreign interference, arguing that such elements should be rejected swiftly. In parliament on Tuesday, Workers’ Party (WP)...

Singapore launches new 'opportunity index' for workers to find firms that support career growth

SINGAPORE: A new index launched by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Tuesday (Oct 14) will allow workers to discover firms that have a good track record of supporting career growth. The Singapore Opportunity Index uses data from almost 1,500...

‘3 years of work and only S$10K saved’: Singaporean asks on Reddit how people actually manage to hit the S$100K by 30 goal

SINGAPORE: Saving S$100,000 by the age of 30 sounds impressive in theory, but for many Singaporeans juggling rent, bills, and the occasional overpriced cai png, it feels more like a fantasy than a financial milestone. Recently, a Singaporean went...

Singapore’s Economy Grew 2.9% in Q3

Preliminary official data released Tuesday indicated that Singapore’s economy grew by 2.9% in the third quarter. This marked a slowdown from the previous quarter, largely due to US tariffs impacting vital manufacturing sectors. The Southeast Asian...

Singaporean man who helped Thai wife in S$25 million Tradenation luxury goods scam jailed

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man was sentenced to five years and 10 months' jail on Tuesday (Oct 14) for his role in a luxury goods reselling business that cheated dozens of customers of almost S$25 million (US$19.2 million). Pi Jiapeng, 30, started...

Two More Assamese Expats From Singapore Questioned By CID In Zubeen Garg Death Case

In the ongoing investigation into the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg in Singapore, two additional Assamese expatriates—Abhimanyu Talukdar and Tanmoy Phukan—appeared before the Assam Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday....

FairPrice Group Spotlights Retail Innovations in Campaign by BBH Singapore

Singapore retailer FairPrice Group has introduced a new campaign building on its ‘Every Day, Made A Little Better’ platform. The 360 campaign, created by BBH Singapore, includes out-of-home visuals, social content, and three short films...

Greenberg Traurig boosts Singapore office with 7 new lawyers

Greenberg Traurig expands Singapore presence with the hiring of seven lawyers as part of its plan to establish a full-service office in the country. The firm has added shareholders Jek Aun Long, Benedict Tan, Joshua Heng, Stella Bae, Kyle Oh, and...

Singapore tables law outlining how workers can file workplace discrimination claims

Workplace fairness claims at both the ECT and High Court will be heard in private. Hearings will be closed to the media and other members of the public. MOM said private hearings will preserve workplace and social harmony by minimising the...

Singapore: Smart Innovation Fosters Health and Education

Singapore is actively embracing technology and innovation to enhance public services and prepare its citizens for a future increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. This commitment is central to Singapore’s vision of a smart, resilient and...

Beyond the track: How brands took pole position online at 2025 Formula 1 Singapore GP

The Singapore Grand Prix may have crowned George Russell on the Marina Bay Street Circuit, but online, a different race was underway. According to Meltwater, the 2025 weekend generated over 431,000 posts and reposts, reaching more than two billion...

Singapore's race and religion ideals still work in progress, country is no more stable than others: Shanmugam

Mr Shanmugam on Tuesday said it was a key point that Singapore's multiracial and multi-religious principles are set out as ideals. “We swam strongly against the tide – the tide of ethnic identity as the organising principle of society,” he said....

Two more Assamese expats from Singapore appear before CID in Zubeen death case

Two more Assamese expats, who were present during the dying moments of cultural icon Zubeen Garg in Singapore last month, appeared before the Assam Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday, which is probing the death of the...

World News | Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar Meets Singapore Consul-General to Boost Urban Development, Investment Ties

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 14 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met with Edgar Pang, Consul-General of Singapore, during his visit to Bengaluru on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed opportunities to strengthen...

Dining Out with BT: Singapore’s best restaurants for 2025

[SINGAPORE] With the proliferation of restaurants in Singapore, it’s hard to decide which to choose, especially among the newer entrants to the dining scene. Let The Business Times take away the guesswork with our guide to the best-rated eateries...

Famed Tokyo noodle eatery Udon Shin to set up shop in Singapore

When it comes to udon in Tokyo, Udon Shin is usually one of the first places people recommend. The famous noodle eatery is not just known for its handmade udon but its snaking queues, too. And now, we no longer need to fly to Japan to try their...

Two more Assamese NRIs from Singapore questioned by CID over yacht party linked to Zubeen Garg’s death

The investigation into the mysterious death of iconic Assamese singer and cultural figure Zubeen Garg has intensified, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) zeroing in on a yacht party that may hold crucial clues to the tragedy. On Tuesday,...

Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar meets Singapore Consul-General to boost urban development, investment ties

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 14 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met with Edgar Pang, Consul-General of Singapore, during his visit to Bengaluru on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed opportunities to strengthen...