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Feb 51 min read

World’s most powerful passports: Singapore shares top spot with 5 other countries

The Republic no longer holds sole claim to having the world’s most powerful passport, sharing the distinction in 2024 with five other...

Jan 301 min read

Central Public Library reopens with new marine biodiversity space, generative AI storytelling

SINGAPORE - The Central Public Library has reopened its doors after an 18-month renovation, featuring a marine biodiversity-themed...

Jan 251 min read

Singapore ranked most liveable city in Asia for 20th straight year: ECA

Singapore has maintained its position as the most liveable city in Asia, according to global mobility specialist ECA International in its...

Jan 181 min read

IB exam results: Singapore students continue to surpass global average

Twenty-five schools in Singapore conducted the IB examinations in November 2023. They include Anglo-Chinese School (ACS) (Independent),...

Jan 81 min read

Studying in Singapore

Before you seek admission to our mainstream schools, think about: Our mainstream schools use English as the language of classroom...

Jan 41 min read

Singapore is top Asean destination for companies looking to expand footprint in next 2 years: HSBC survey

MORE than a third of international firms with an in-market presence say they will prioritise their growth in Singapore over the next two...

Dec 27, 20231 min read

Why Singapore Has One of the Highest Home Ownership Rates

City Vue @Henderson, completed in 2019, is one of Singapore's newest HDB developments. Photographer: Jonathan Chiang/Scintt via Getty...

Dec 19, 20231 min read

Singapore is the best city in Asia for expats again: Mercer survey

HONG KONG - Making the decision to live and work abroad is a huge undertaking, especially if you’re uprooting your family. And perhaps...

Dec 11, 20234 min read

Singapore to triple AI talent pool, build 'iconic' AI site as part of updated national strategy

SINGAPORE: Over the next three to five years, Singapore aims to more than triple the number of artificial intelligence (AI) practitioners...

Oct 20, 20231 min read

Singapore’s CPF is the best pension system in Asia: Mercer index

SINGAPORE - Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) has retained its top spot in Asia, according to an annual global index. It is also...

Oct 20, 20232 min read

Singapore is winning out over Hong Kong, ANZ bank CEO says

ANZ Group Holdings chief executive officer Shayne Elliott said that his customers moved more of their business to Singapore from Hong...

Sep 29, 20231 min read

Singapore rises to fifth place in Global Innovation Index 2023

SINGAPORE has moved up two spots to fifth place in the Global Innovation Index (GII), leading the South-east Asia, East Asia and Oceania...

Aug 21, 20231 min read

National Day Rally focuses on ageing well, keeping housing affordable with new approach

AGEING and housing were the central themes of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally speech on Sunday (Aug 20), in which he...

Aug 21, 20231 min read

Why South-east Asia still holds much promise for startups and venture capital

Valuations have been crushed and funding pulled back, but there’s room for optimism IS SOUTH-EAST Asia biting the dust in the global...

Aug 17, 20231 min read

Age well, but grow the population too for a vibrant Singapore

Migration and encouraging seniors to remain economically active will help to boost Singapore’s growth prospects ALARM bells are ringing...

Jul 24, 20233 min read

'I'm not Singaporean, but I feel local': Albanian man who became PR runs hawker stall at Beauty Worl

Early mornings, long hours and tedious manual work – the life of a hawker may not be suited for everyone. But one man originally from...

Jul 19, 20231 min read

Singapore passport replaces Japan’s as world’s most powerful

Singapore has replaced Japan as the country with the world’s most powerful passport, according to the latest ranking published by Henley...

Jul 17, 20233 min read

A winner has emerged in the old rivalry between Singapore and Hong Kong

From business to city life, Singapore comes out on top Dinner-party conversations across Asia have often been animated by an old debate....

Jul 13, 20231 min read

Single family offices with tax perks employ 1,400 Singaporeans, PRs: Tharman

SINGLE family offices (SFOs) that have applied for and have been awarded tax incentives in Singapore employ about 1,400 Singaporeans and...

Jun 30, 20236 min read

[Why Singapore] Top 20 friendliest cities in the world you should visit

Travelling is made better by the people we experience along the way. Toronto is ranked one of the top cities to visit in the world...