March 1 (Reuters) – Singapore will buy eight more F-35 stealth fighters, eventually replacing its older F-16s and putting the Singaporean air force “in the premier league” as regional threats grow, …
It’s Singapore’s turn to benefit from ‘Swiftonomics’—and the city-state’s neighbors fear a reported backroom deal froze them out
Other countries aren’t happy with Singapore’s decision to keep Swift to itself. It’s “not what good neighbors do,” one politician complained.
Singapore’s air force to add more stealth fighters as it phases out older jets
March 1 (Reuters) – Singapore will buy eight more F-35 stealth fighters, eventually replacing its older F-16s and putting the Singaporean air force “in the premier league” as regional threats grow, …
As SST rises, PM Anwar says Malaysia tax base remains low at just 11.2pc of GDP
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said Malaysia’s tax base continued to be low, being the equivalent of 11.2 of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) compared to Singapore’s 12.6 per …
‘Not what good neighbours do’: Philippine lawmaker hits out at Singapore over Taylor Swift deal
But Filipino Swifties say it is a wake-up call for their country to step up on infrastructure to woo world-class acts. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taylor Swift: Singapore hotel dedicates whole property to Swift with bizarre features
A local venue in Singapore is hosting Swifties for one-of-a-kind entertainment in advance of the concert, featuring light shows, Taylor Swift exhibits and more.
Wee family, Singapore’s richest banking dynasty, grapples with succession
BUILDING a multibillion-dollar empire is one thing. Keeping it in the family is another matter. Read more at The Business Times.
Filipino lawmaker criticises ‘good friend’ Singapore over Taylor Swift exclusivity deal, wants Philippines to formally protest agreement
Philippines media outlet GMA Integrated News reported that while Salceda advocated for the Philippines to oppose Singapore’s deal with Swift, he acknowledged that it had proven successful for the city …
Singapore property giants hit by high rates, global downturn
(Reuters pic) SINGAPORE: Singapore property giants City Developments Ltd and CapitaLand Investment Ltd reported bigger-than-expected declines in full-year profits, after being battered by high …
Coldplay, then Taylor Swift: Concert economics are driving a tourism boom in Singapore
Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and now Taylor Swift. Singapore is eyeing “concert economics” as its new growth driver, which is set to add hundreds of millions of dollars in tourism receipts. The Lion City has …