Singapore shares, STI continue to tumble on April 9

Investor concerns sent the Straits Times Index sliding 2.2 per cent or 75.78 points to 3,393.69 with losers outstripping gainers 414 to 203.PHOTO: ST FILE SINGAPORE – Shares here and across the region continued to free-fall on April 9 in the wake of market …

Western Baltic Shipyard: Keel laid for Singapore’s offshore patrol vessel duo

Lithuanian shipbuilding company Western Baltic Shipyard has revealed that a keel-laying ceremony was held for Singapore’s first two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs). Credit: Western Baltic Shipyard via LinkedIn As disclosed, the ceremony took place on April …

Uganda signs memorandum of understanding with Singapore

Uganda signs memorandum of understanding with Singapore The government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chandler Institute of Governance of Singapore to benchmark how the Asian nation that was once a cradle of corruption defeated the vice to …

'World entering dangerous new era': Singapore PM's shocking WORLD WAR message to Trump on tariffs

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong reminded U.S. President Donald Trump of World War II after he dropped the reciprocal tariffs bombshell on all of the world, including Singapore. Wong, addressing the Singaporean Parliament, said, The road ahead will be harder. …

Pulai has key role in Johor-Singapore economic zone, says Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BARU: The Pulai parliamentary constituency is expected to play a crucial role in the development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), says Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said that Pulai's strategic location within …

Let’s Try raises $2.5 mn in funding led by Singapore’s SWC Global

Nitin Kalra, Founder and CEO, Let's tryNew Delhi: Let’s Try, a snacking startup has raised $2.5 million in its latest funding round led by Singapore-based SWC Global, it said in a media release on Wednesday. Its existing investors include Wipro …

SkillsFuture Singapore looking to improve quality, accessibility of courses

SkillsFuture Singapore is looking to improve the quality and accessibility of its courses to better support workers. It saw 555,000 learners in its programmes last year, an increase of about 7% from a year ago. Over 28,000 Singaporeans have used their …

singapore 'If you see someone in distress please don't shun them': Motorcyclist offers ride to woman walking in middle ...

A motorcyclist was filmed offering assistance to a woman walking in the middle of a slip road connecting the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) to the Central Expressway (CTE) on Monday (April 7). According to a video uploaded to SG Road Vigilante later that …

Massive challenge for new national task force as Singapore walks tariff tightrope

Singapore leaders pay tribute to veteran civil servant and NEWater pioneer Lee Ek Tieng

Earlier in February, Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu paid tribute to Mr Lee at the launch of the book, Lee Ek Tieng - the Green General of Lee Kuan Yew. In a speech, Ms Fu described Mr Lee as "a leader, a pioneer, and a true architect …