Singapore companies to invest $5 billion in India’s Tamil Nadu state
A media release by Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry said the investments include $500 million by CapitaLand Investment in business parks, logistics and warehouses and…
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Covid-19 wave ending in S’pore, with sharp fall in patients admitted to hospitals and ICUs
The 496 patients hospitalised in the week of Dec 24 to Dec 30 is a big drop from the 864 admitted in the previous week.
1.27 million Singaporean households to get $500 CDC vouchers each from Jan 3
Deputy PM Wong, who is also Finance Minister, said the vouchers are part of a comprehensive package of support from the Government to cushion the effects of inflation.
S’pore mobile phone users to be given option to block overseas calls as part of new anti-scam measures
The authorities aim to work with Google to improve anti-malware measures on Android phones amid a scourge of malware attacks, and will set up a task force focused on maintaining…
Chinese EV maker Zeekr’s cars to be sold in Singapore, with deliveries from Q3 2024
Premium Automobiles, the retail dealer for Audi, has just been appointed the distributor for Zeekr, a luxury electric vehicle (EV) brand from Chinese automotive giant Geely.
Prices in S’pore seen moderating but likely to remain above pandemic levels in 2024
Inflationary pressures in 2023 stemmed largely from external factors, such as the reopening of economies, the continuing impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and post-Covid-19…
Deepfake video of S’pore DPM promoting investment scam circulating on social media
In the video, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's mouth is noticeably altered to synchronise with a fake voice-over promoting an investment scam.
Singapore port hits all-time high of 3 billion gross tons in vessel arrivals in 2023
Singapore’s port reached 1 billion gross tons in 2004 and 2 billion gross tons in 2011.
US Air Force to conduct study on basing of RSAF F-15SG fighter jets in Guam
Base authorities issued a notice on Dec 13 stating their intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for these upgrades.
Changes afoot for new Singapore Premier League season with more foreigners involved
This will mean greater flexibility for clubs, especially for those who have qualified for continental tournaments as there will be no foreign player quota in AFC competitions from…