Crowe’s business in Singapore acquired by Acclime

The Singapore business of Crowe, one of the leading players in the local market, has been acquired by Acclime. Acclime already has a business in Singapore, and with this acquisition, the company becomes one of the largest professional services...

Singapore to introduce caning for scammers

Singapore: Singapore plans to punish online scammers with at least six strokes with a cane, a minister told lawmakers on Tuesday, as the city-state doubles down on syndicates following record-high scam losses. Southeast Asia's second-largest...

The sage advice Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton gave to Singapore students at her Chanel talk

SINGAPORE – Younger generations seem to have lost touch with the collective spirit that powered older cohorts of artists, said Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton to a hall of 420 local students. The popular notion now is to treat the self as a...

Law passed for scammers, mules to be caned after victims in Singapore lose almost $4b since 2020

SINGAPORE – Scammers will get at least six strokes of the cane, with the punishment going up to 24 strokes depending on the severity of the offence. Those to be caned will include syndicate members and recruiters, and those who help them, such as...

singapore PSLE does not emphasise 'rote learning or test-taking skills', challenging questions necessary: Janil Puthucheary

The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) assesses students on their ability to use critical thinking and apply concepts in different contexts, said Senior Minister of State for Education Janil Puthucheary. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday...

singapore 'Incorrect impression' of 'gatecrash': Pritam clarifies Faisal knew Noor Deros was attending April meeting

Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh clarified that he might have created an "incorrect impression" by saying that Islamic preacher Noor Deros "gatecrashed" an April meeting between Workers' Party (WP) Malay candidates and Malay-Muslim religious...

Singapore aims for workplace fairness law to kick in end-2027, from previous estimate of ‘2026 to 2027’

The government will step up education and outreach efforts in the meantime, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng [SINGAPORE] The Republic aims to implement its new workplace fairness law in end-2027, to give stakeholders “ample” preparation time,...

Singapore proposes legislative change to formally recognise e-sports, chess and bridge as sports

SINGAPORE: Mind sports such as chess and bridge, along with e-sports, would be formally recognised as sports if a Bill introduced into parliament on Tuesday (Nov 4) is enacted into law. The Singapore Sports Council (Amendment) Bill was tabled for...

Singapore government appoints Therme Group to build wellness attraction at Marina South Coastal

Global wellbeing destination developer Therme Group announced that it will be developing a S$1 billion state-of-the-art wellbeing oasis in Singapore. The company recently won the contract for the Concept and Price Revenue Tender for a Wellness...

Singapore at the ‘epicentre’ of Lloyd’s growth, CEO Patrick Tiernan says

Asia lies at the heart of Lloyd’s growth plans over the next few years, with considerable opportunities for a number of specialty markets, including construction, marine cargo and contingent business interruption underwriters, according to CEO...

Trip.com announces Gourmet Lists 2026, 3 Singapore eateries ranked in top fine dining category

If you travel to eat, be sure to check out Trip.com's Gourmet Lists 2026 for your next holiday. The announcement was made at the flagship event held at The Londoner, Macao. In an Instagram post on Oct 31, the travel guide shared that this year's...

India’s top IITs slip as universities from China, Singapore surge ahead: QS Asia Rankings 2026

QS Asia Rankings 2026 Complete List: All but one of the top 10 Indian institutions in the QS rankings of Asian universities for 2026, including seven IITs, have seen their ranks fall sharply this year, with institutions in China, Malaysia, South...

singapore JB-Singapore RTS Link to commence train trials in December, overall progress at 65%

The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link will commence its first phase of trials — without the involvement of passengers — in December, said Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke. The update was given by Loke on Monday (Nov...

W Residences Marina View - Singapore: A Hotel-Home Hybrid That Enables Better Work

The grand residential drop-off at Level 4 of W Residences Marina View – Singapore sets the tone for an elevated arrival experience. IOI Properties Singapore The post-pandemic workplace has settled into a messy equilibrium: hybrid is common,...

Singaporean couple quits jobs to travel 'full-time' with dog

Their Instagram feed is a visual dream packed with cinematic sunsets, forest hikes and mountain backdrops, mixed with helpful travel hacks and budgeting tips for anyone tempted to follow in Meiji's paw prints to travel the world with their furkid...

Batam Immigration detain 10 foreigners for visa violations

Batam (ANTARA) - The Batam Immigration in Riau Islands has detained 10 foreign nationals who violated immigration regulations, with six detainees facing immediate deportation. The Head of the Batam Immigration Office, Hajar Aswad, in Batam on...

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Confirms Singer Was Murdered in Singapore, Fans Demand Death Penalty for Culprits

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's claim on Monday that popular singer Zubeen Garg's death was not accidental but a case of murder in Singapore has triggered a major stir in the state, with fans demanding the harshest punishment for those...

Assam CM Himanta Sarma Says Zubeen Garg’s Death Was ‘Murder,’ SIT to File Chargesheet by December 17 After Singapore Probe

Legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, whose mysterious death in Singapore last month shocked millions, continues to be the subject of an intensive investigation, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealing that a chargesheet is...

No Child Should Die At School: A Call For Change In Malaysia’s Education System —  Dr Rakhee Yadav

In recent months, the Malaysian education system has been rocked by several fatal incidents involving school-aged students. In October 2025, a 16-year-old female student at Bandar Utama 4 was stabbed to death by a 14-year-old male student at the...

Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son slams Singapore's plan to preserve family home as national...

“The site bore witness to discussions and pivotal decisions that shaped the course of Singapore’s history to become an independent nation,” acting Culture Minister David Neo said in a statement. “This will preserve a key part of our independence...