Emily J. Hoe took over as executive director of the Singapore International Film Festival just as the world was waking up to the coronavirus as a full-on pandemic. A calm head helped prevail and …
Malaysia says remains in discussions with Singapore on high-speed rail
Malaysia’s government on Friday said it is still negotiating with Singapore on the implementation of a high-speed rail link between the two neighbours, a little over a month before the deadline for a …
Asia Distillates-Gasoil stays firm on U.S., Singapore stock drawdowns
Asia’s benchmark 10ppm diesel crack stayed above $5 a barrel for a fourth day this week, following stock drawdowns in the United States and Singapore. – Gasoil stocks held in independent storage in …
Singapore-Bound Billionaire James Dyson Plans $3.6 Billion Move Into Batteries And Robotics After Electric Car Failure
Sir James Dyson is moving his HQ to Singapore after a year to forget for one of Britain’s best-known billionaires.
SGIFF: After Winning Hong Kong and Jeonju, Feminist Fable ‘Shepherdess’ Is Set to Conquer Singapore
Indian arthouse filmmaker Pushpendra Singh’s latest effort, feminist fable “The Shepherdess and the Seven Songs” (Laila Aur Satt Geet) is bowing at the Singapore International …
Singapore sees rising incomes, falling inequality
Incomes in Singapore have continued to rise in the past five years, while necessities such as education remain affordable.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SGIFF: Documentary ‘You and I’ Delves Into Indonesia’s Dark Political History
Fanny Chotimah’s Indonesian documentary “You and I,” which won the Asian Perspective Award at Korea’s DMZ Docs Festival, is one of the highlights of the Singapore …
Singapore sees tech leading 1,800 new finance jobs through June
Banks and other financial firms in Singapore are planning to offer 1,800 newly-created jobs in the 12 months through June, according to the nation’s financial regulator.Almost half of the positions …
Görlach Global: Will Singapore or Taiwan replace Hong Kong as Asia’s financial hub?
If Hong Kong ends up being just another Chinese megacity it will lose its role as a leading financial center. Alexander Görlach looks at whether Taiwan or Singapore could serve as alternatives.
Singapore tightens border control on travelers from Finland, Turkey
Singapore will tighten the border control measures on travelers from Finland and Turkey, requiring them to serve 14-day isolation at dedicated facilities upon arrival in Singapore.