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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...
New Singapore Opportunity Index to recognise 300 top employers for nurturing local talent
SINGAPORE – From the first quarter of 2026, workers here can visit a new website to discover the 300 employers most committed to providing career and salary growth, as measured by a new index. The move is also meant to spur companies to pull their...

A Detailed Characterization of Asthma Manifestations and Their Associations with Dietary Intakes in a Singapore Cohort of Young Chinese Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Jun Jie Lim,1,* Zong Xun Huang,1,* Evelyn Xiu Ling Loo,2 Mei Hui Liu,3 Fook Tim Chew1 1Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore; 2Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS), Agency for...
Zubeen death case: Two more Assamese expats from Singapore appear before CID
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...

Post-Covid Immigration To New Zealand By Nationality
Opinion – Keith Rankin Most immigrants arrive on non-residence visas, and then have to apply for permanent residence or other long-stay visas. An increasing proportion of New Zealand’s immigrants are foreign citizens. In the 2010s – especially the...

An Asset, Not Just an Apartment: How Singapore Turned Public Housing into a Wealth Creation Tool for the Middle Class
— In the global lexicon, the term “public housing” often carries a heavy weight. It conjures images of transient accommodation, social welfare, and, in the harshest economic terms, a depreciating asset—a potential poverty trap rather than a ladder...
Singapore’s Compliance in Wealth Management Revolution: Innovation, Challenges, and the Path to 2026
Singapore’s wealth management industry is under unprecedented regulatory scrutiny as the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) sharpens its focus on AML/CFT enforcement, Source of Wealth verification, and digital oversight. At the same time,...
Steer clear of identity politics, uphold integrity of Singapore’s secular system: Shanmugam
Follow our live coverage here SINGAPORE – Resist the destructive temptation to use race and religion in election campaigns for easy political wins, and steer clear of identity politics, Coordinating Minister for National Security Minister K....

FFF, the Collective Rewriting How Singaporeans Watch Films Together
Top image: Tan Jun Sen For years, The Projector was the pulse of Singapore’s alternative film scene. So when it shut down suddenly in August, the people behind indie sci-fi comedy flick We Can Save the World!!! had to scramble to find another...

Aman announces Aman Singapore
Aman is set to launch Aman Singapore, an urban sanctuary that will combine a hotel, exclusive Aman residences, and a private members club. Aman Singapore will be located in The Skywaters, Singapore's tallest skyscraper, developed by Perennial...

Zubeen Garg death: SIT to visit Singapore after getting permission, say Assam police
GUWAHATI: The special investigation team (SIT) of Assam police’s criminal investigation department (CID), which is probing the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last month, said that it will submit its report before court within 90 days and...

Ghana to emulate Singapore’s 100% waste collection model
The National Environment Agency (NEA), under the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) in Singapore, which is responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment, has emphasized that Singapore currently collects all waste...

Hong Kong increases enrolment for international students, but some students prefer universities in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Singapore has not only established itself as a finance, trade, and technology hub in its corner of the world but is also becoming known as an education hub in Asia. This is in large part due to the reputations of local universities such...

Adidas unveils flagship in Singapore’s Changi Airport
Adidas has opened its flagship store at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport, featuring experiential zones that merge brand codes with local storytelling. The store stocks both lifestyle and performance products in one space to deliver a “holistic...

4 Exciting Ways to Experience Singapore's Nightlife
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - While Indonesian tourists typically visit Singapore to experience its beauty during the day, the city-state's nightlife is equally captivating. Singapore has its own unique charm and offers a variety of attractions, including...

Singapore vs Malaysia: Which holiday destination should you choose
For travel enthusiasts looking to explore Southeast Asian countries, Singapore and Malaysia are both among the most visited destinations. There is a tight tie between both these countries as they share similar cultural ties, offer diverse and rich...

Zubeen Garg death: 4 people travel from Singapore to appear before police in Guwahati
Four more Assamese NRIs living in Singapore appeared before the Assam Police in Guwahati on Monday in response to the summons sent to them by the team investigating the death of singer Zubeen Garg.Garg died at the age of 52 in Singapore on...

Asian maritime security in Q3 – Singapore Strait vessel boardings nosedive
Against the backdrop of continued regional geopolitical tensions, welcome progress in the form of the suppression of vessel boardings was seen on the Singapore Strait, while union action threatened cargo operations in India. By the end of Q2, a...
Nurturing younger leaders will help clans promote Chinese culture, Singapore identity: PM Wong
SINGAPORE – Clan associations should create more opportunities for the younger generation to learn and gain experience that will set them up for leadership roles in the future. This will be a key priority for the Singapore Federation of Chinese...

Singapore: The Springboard For Chinese F&b Brands Eyeing Global Expansion Amid Domestic Challenges
In the last year, an unprecedented influx of Chinese restaurants and cafes has made their mark in Singapore. These establishments view the island as an ideal launchpad for their global expansion plans, largely spurred by lackluster consumer...