Singapore watching Malaysia situation very closely: PM Lee

The Straits TimesSingapore watching Malaysia situation very closely: PM LeeThe Straits TimesPrime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Singapore is watching the political developments in Malaysia very closely, and hopes that the country remains stable. Speaking to former ambassador Chan Heng Chee yesterday in an interview to be aired tomorrow, ...Singapore watching developments in Malaysia 'very closely': ShanmugamChannel News AsiaPM Lee: Singapore closely watching developments in MalaysiaThe Star OnlineSingapore watching political developments in Malaysia closely, says PM LeeThe Malaysian InsiderTODAYonline -Xinhuaall 19 news articles »

More than 5000 new trees to be planted around Singapore

Channel News AsiaMore than 5000 new trees to be planted around SingaporeChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: In a continued call for Singaporeans to take ownership of its environment and community spaces, this year's Clean & Green Singapore campaign will see about 5,500 new trees planted across the island over the next three months. More than ...and more »

Impact of possible Chinese stock market meltdown on Singapore

Channel News AsiaImpact of possible Chinese stock market meltdown on SingaporeChannel News Asia"Ironically, Singapore markets represent, in most of the crisis we have seen in the region ... a flight-to-safety sort of venue. When we see such turmoil and uncertainty in the rest of the region, we may get some interest in Singapore out of default ...and more »

Impact of possible Chinese stock market meltdown on Singapore

Channel News AsiaImpact of possible Chinese stock market meltdown on SingaporeChannel News Asia"Ironically, Singapore markets represent, in most of the crisis we have seen in the region ... a flight-to-safety sort of venue. When we see such turmoil and uncertainty in the rest of the region, we may get some interest in Singapore out of default ...and more »

PM Lee: Singapore closely watching developments in Malaysia

Channel News AsiaPM Lee: Singapore closely watching developments in MalaysiaThe Star Online"The total trade between Malaysia and Singapore is $111 billion, we are amongst each other's top trading partners, amongst each other's top investors, tens of thousands of Malaysians come to Singapore for work, a lot of Singaporeans do business, go ...Singapore watching developments in Malaysia 'very closely': ShanmugamChannel News AsiaSingapore watching developments in Malaysia, hopes country remains stable: PM LeeThe Straits TimesSingapore watching political developments in M'sia closely: PMTODAYonlineTHE BUSINESS TIMESall 11 news articles »

Swampland to skyscrapers... amazing before and after images show Singapore's ...

Daily MailSwampland to skyscrapers... amazing before and after images show Singapore's ...Daily MailSingapore is undoubtedly one of the 20th century's greatest success stories, with what was once swampland now a sea of skyscrapers that is home to a proud global business hub. The tiny city-state and island nation, which is less than half the size of ...and more »

Singapore watching developments in Malaysia 'very closely': Shanmugam

Channel News AsiaSingapore watching developments in Malaysia 'very closely': ShanmugamChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Foreign Affairs Minister K Shanmugam has said Singapore is watching developments in Malaysia closely. He was speaking to reporters on Friday (Jul 31) ahead of his trip to Kuala Lumpur from Aug 4 to 6 for the ASEAN Foreign Ministers ...and more »

Singapore watching developments in Malaysia, hopes country remains stable: PM Lee

TODAYonlineSingapore watching developments in Malaysia, hopes country remains stable: PM LeeThe Straits TimesSINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that Singapore is watching the political developments in Malaysia very closely, and hopes that the country remains stable. Speaking to former ambassador Chan Heng Chee in an interview to be aired on ...Singapore watching developments in Malaysia 'very carefully': PM LeeTODAYonlineSingapore watching political developments in Malaysia 'very carefully': PM LeeTHE BUSINESS TIMESStrategies in place for wooing overseas Singaporeans back homeChannel News Asiaall 7 news articles »

Singapore Airlines plane to fly in NDP for first time

Channel News AsiaSingapore Airlines plane to fly in NDP for first timeChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: For the first time, a Singapore Airlines (SIA) plane featuring a Singapore flag design will take part in the National Day Parade (NDP) flypast. The Airbus A380 will fly over the Marina Bay area at the closing of the Vintage Parade segment of ...SIA plane to take part in NDP flypast for the first timeThe Straits TimesSingapore Airlines releases seven A350 jet orders back to AirbusReutersSingapore Air Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles on Lower FuelBloombergThe Motley Fool Singapore -ch-aviationall 45 news articles »

Exclusive: China watchdog extends pursuit of short sellers to HK, Singapore ...

ReutersExclusive: China watchdog extends pursuit of short sellers to HK, Singapore ...ReutersThe CSRC did not answer calls requesting comment and both the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) declined to comment. The sources said the CSRC was focusing on trading positions taken ...China securities regulator asks financial institutions in HK, Singapore: SourcesEconomic TimesExclusive - China securities regulator asks financial institutions in Hong ...Yahoo7 Newsall 290 news articles »

Whale carcass found in Singapore: S$1m drive for preservation

Channel News AsiaWhale carcass found in Singapore: S$1m drive for preservationChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum said on Friday (Jul 31) it wants to raise S$1 million to preserve the skeleton of the sperm whale carcass that washed up on Jurong Island earlier this month. Private donors have already come forward to ...and more »

Tokyo Square: Singapore's one

Channel News AsiaTokyo Square: Singapore's one-hit wonder of the 80sChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: The song Within You'll Remain was a hit across many countries in Asia in the 1980s, but many did not know it was a cover recorded by a Singaporean band, Tokyo Square. Tokyo Square started out as a cover band with regular gigs at Rainbow ...and more »

Singapore's bank lending hits five

Channel News AsiaSingapore's bank lending hits five-month high in JuneChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Singapore's total bank lending rose for the second straight month and hit a five-month high in June. This came on the back of higher loans in the building and construction sector as well as general commerce. Latest data from the Monetary ...Singapore June bank lending at 5-month high on construction loansReutersSingapore June bank lending up 1.6% over May to 5-month high on construction loansThe Straits Timesall 6 news articles »

Free admission to Science Centre for all Singapore Citizens over the Jubilee ...

The Straits TimesFree admission to Science Centre for all Singapore Citizens over the Jubilee ...The Straits TimesSINGAPORE - Singapore citizens will be able to visit the Science Centre Singapore (SCS) for free from August 7 to 10, as part of its Golden Jubilee Celebrations. Citizens can also enjoy free entry into six other SCS attractions, including two ...and more »

Singapore stories in bloom

The Straits TimesSingapore stories in bloomThe Straits TimesTen Singapore legends, 10 floral showcases, more than 8,000 orchids. The SG50 floral display at the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay, entitled "From Tales to Legends: Discover Singapore Stories", which runs from today until Sept 13, features the ...

Book on Singapore's nursing profession launched

Channel News AsiaBook on Singapore's nursing profession launchedChannel News AsiaSingHealth Group on Thursday also held a Nurses' Day celebration for about 3,000 nurses to mark the formalisation of the profession in Singapore. In 1885, a group of nuns arrived from France to care for the sick at the then-General Hospital at Sepoy Lines.and more »

Singaporean heroes featured on Jetstar plane for SG50

Channel News AsiaSingaporean heroes featured on Jetstar plane for SG50Channel News AsiaThe budget airline said 25 of the citizens featured are based abroad and after a four-month-long campaign, were selected to be flown back to Singapore to spend National Day with their loved ones. Others were nominated as “everyday heroes” by their ...and more »

Singapore ramps up efforts to achieve digital ambitions

Financial TimesSingapore ramps up efforts to achieve digital ambitionsFinancial TimesWhile China and India attract more dollars, Singapore offers a strong legal system and minimal red tape — a business can be set up online in 15 minutes — making it a logical base from which to access bigger regional markets that lack these advantages.

Singapore's election date may be set

CNBCSingapore's election date may be setCNBCFour months after the passing of Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew, speculation is mounting that city-state's general election may be set for September. "The feel-good effect of golden jubilee celebrations and a National Day Rally in August for ...2015 election message from I Love Singapore groupThe Online CitizenSingapore's Ruling Party Contends With New Voting MajorityVoice of Americaall 35 news articles »

Singapore Airlines releases seven A350 jet orders back to Airbus

Channel News AsiaSingapore Airlines releases seven A350 jet orders back to AirbusChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Flagship carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) has agreed to a request from Airbus to release seven of its A350-900 widebody jet orders back to the aircraft manufacturer, the carrier said in a statement. This reduces the airline's A350s on order ...Singapore Air Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles on Lower FuelBloombergSINGAPORE PRESS-Singapore Airlines cuts A350 orders from 70 to 63 at Airbus ...Daily MailSingapore Airlines says Q1 net profit more than doublesAsiaOneall 30 news articles »

Singapore Sovereign

Wall Street JournalSingapore Sovereign-Wealth Fund Expects Lower ReturnsWall Street JournalSINGAPORE—Singapore's sovereign-wealth fund, one of the world's biggest, has warned that it expects lower returns over the next five to ten years because global economic growth and earnings don't look promising. GIC Pte Ltd., whose largest investments ...Singapore's GIC expects decade of low returnsFinancial TimesSingapore's GIC sees opportunities in China market turmoilReutersSingapore GIC Reports Higher Return, Cautions on Market OutlookBloombergEJ Insightall 17 news articles »

Fandi's Singapore mission brings hope

ESPN FC (blog)Fandi's Singapore mission brings hopeESPN FC (blog)After almost four decades of being Singapore's favourite footballing son, Fandi Ahmad is ready to fulfil his long-term vision of helping Singapore kids fall in love with the sport again. The iconic former striker turned coach will now embark on a new ...FAS reviews Singapore's showing in SEA Games footballChannel News Asiaall 13 news articles »

Room with a view: Singapore latest super

CNBCRoom with a view: Singapore latest super-structureCNBCA revolution in residential architecture is in the making, says the award-winning designer behind Singapore's iconic Marina Bay Sands thanks to increasing calls for a better balance between communal and private space. On a tour of his latest Singapore ...

FAS reviews Singapore's showing in SEA Games football

Channel News AsiaFAS reviews Singapore's showing in SEA Games footballChannel News AsiaThe association acknowledges that "the Singapore public, as it should, expected more from its team during the SEA Games", and expresses "huge disappointment" over a public dispute between national coach Bernd Stange and former under-23 coach Aide ...and more »

Singapore an important partner for growing in the region: US businesses

Channel News AsiaSingapore an important partner for growing in the region: US businessesChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Singapore is an important partner for growing in the region, said business leaders from American companies, many of which are long established in the Republic. Speaking at an event organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in ...and more »