Singapore
Singapore money laundering crackdown: Who are the 10 foreigners arrested?
Ten people were charged yesterday after police conducted simultaneous raids across Singapore as part of an investigation into money laundering and forgery offences
17 August 2023, 09:03 AM
Stronger labour laws and basic human rights still elusive
From afar, Singapore glimmers with wealth and prosperity, but beneath the surface lies a dark truth: the exploitation of its migrant workers. And among the most vulnerable are young Bangladeshi men.
26 May 2023, 15:00 PM
The global war for talent is expanding
The tech war between nations is well-established – the US and China being the least coy about this battle. There is another (more subtle) war happening: the battle for talent is quietly turning into a more global competition.
22 May 2023, 08:10 AM
How to build a well-planned city: lessons from Singapore
Singapore has long been recognized as a model city for its impeccable urban planning, making it one of the most desirable places to live and work in the world. Over the years, the city-state has made tremendous efforts to enhance the quality of life of its citizens through thoughtful and proactive planning initiatives.
11 April 2023, 11:50 AM
Singapore replaces Russia as host of swimming world championships
Singapore will be the first Southeast Asian nation to host the World Aquatics Championships, which also features diving, open water swimming, synchronised swimming and water polo
9 February 2023, 11:44 AM
Bangladesh can avoid the middle-income trap yet
Bangladesh’s economic leadership must devote its integrity to ensuring quality growth along with lower income inequality.
6 February 2023, 18:00 PM
New York, Singapore most expensive cities in the world
New York and Singapore are jointly the world's most expensive cities after inflation soared this year, an annual survey showed today.
1 December 2022, 06:17 AM
Tesla Singapore country manager laid off after Musk's global job cuts warning
Telsa, the acclaimed electric automaker, starts laying off employees just a few days after Elon Musk, warned about the impending job cuts. Christopher Bousigues, the country manager of Singapore, updated his peers with a LinkedIn post, terming his position being eliminated.
13 June 2022, 12:32 PM
It’s not an accident if the same mistake is repeated
Depot blast brings out the urgency of safety compliance
12 June 2022, 12:35 PM
Disgraced ex-Pakistan captain Salman Butt gets Singapore job
Former Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt, who was banned over a high-profile spot-fixing scandal, has been appointed to a coaching role with Singapore's national team, cricket officials said.
23 May 2022, 12:40 PM
349 Bangladeshis return home from India, Singapore
A total of 349 Bangladeshis return home after being stranded in India and Singapore due to flight suspensions amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
22 April 2020, 13:10 PM
Foreign workers generally satisfied with working conditions in Singapore: MOM survey
Foreign workers in Singapore are generally satisfied with their working conditions, according to a survey commissioned by the country's Ministry of Manpower, and would recommend the country as a place to work to their friends and relatives.
10 June 2019, 04:41 AM
Quader released from Singapore hospital
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, who is now undergoing treatment at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, is released from the hospital.
5 April 2019, 06:15 AM
Singapore suspends Boeing 737 MAX flights after Ethiopia crash
Singapore will temporarily suspend all Boeing 737 MAX flights from 1400 local time (0600 GMT), the civil aviation authority said, two days after an Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed all 157 on board.
12 March 2019, 06:57 AM
Pilot grounded for allowing flight attendant to sit in his seat
AN airline captain in Singapore has been suspended from flying temporarily after he allowed a flight attendant to sit in the pilot’s seat and helped her to take a picture, reports say.
14 February 2019, 05:03 AM
Singapore eco-tourism plan sparks protest
Singapore is creating a vast eco-tourism zone in a bid to bring in more visitors, but environmentalists fear the development will damage natural habitats and are already blaming it for a series of animal deaths.
10 January 2019, 05:48 AM
World’s fastest 4G Network in Singapore
Singapore has the fastest 4G network followed by South Korea and Australia in the Asia-pacific.
26 August 2018, 05:23 AM
Tech, tools to assist differently-abled in Singapore
Many Singapore companies are still reluctant to hire persons with disabilities (PwDs). To help them overcome this, the Singapore government - working through SG Enable - provides technical and funding support to encourage the hiring of people with special needs.
28 June 2018, 13:37 PM
Trump, Kim arrive for US-N Korea summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump arrive in Singapore for an unprecedented summit, with Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal at the top of the agenda and the US president calling it a "one-time shot" at peace.
10 June 2018, 07:41 AM
Bangladesh, Singapore sign two MoUs
Bangladesh and Singapore sign two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for collaboration over Public Private Partnership (PPP) and air services.
12 March 2018, 06:13 AM