British Lords Under Fire for Serving on Hong Kong Court Which Sentences Democracy Activists, While Swearing Allegiance to China-Controlled Region

Support our mission to provide fearless stories about and outside the media system Packed with exclusive investigations, analysis, and features Two serving members of the House of Lords are under fire for serving on Hong Kong’s top court – despite...

Michelin Bib Gourmand Selection 2025: 89 eateries in Singapore make the list

Lastly, if you’re looking for authentic nasi lemak, Kitchenman Nasi Lemak won’t let you down. Served in a simple, inviting setting, the Malaysian chef cooks rice in coconut milk with pandan leaves, complemented by garnishes of fried anchovies,...

IndiGo, Jetstar codeshare to boost connectivity via Singapore and Thailand

IndiGo has signed a codeshare agreement with Jetstar enabling its customers to connect seamlessly to Australia and New Zealand. The agreement, announced today, will allow IndiGo to place its code on Jetstar operated routes to these countries,...

Singapore to Mandate Nutri-Grade Labels on Salty and Fatty Foods by 2027: What Does Your Brand Need To Know

Singapore’s Ministry of Health will extend its front-of-pack Nutri-Grade labelling and advertising restrictions to cover 23 high-sodium and high-fat food categories, including sauces, salt, instant noodles, seasonings, and cooking oils, starting...

Sands breaks ground on new S$8 billion ultra-luxury expansion—but at what cost to Singapore’s skyline and soul?

SINGAPORE: Marina Bay Sands is set to embark on a bold new chapter. On Jul 15, Las Vegas Sands broke ground on an ambitious S$11 billion (US$8 billion) expansion project that will see the rise of a 55-storey luxury hotel tower, a 15,000-seat...

New Zealand announces big changes in immigration rules for international students

Studying in New Zealand is expected to become the new hotspot for international students. The New Zealand government has unveiled The International Education Going for Growth plan, which aims to double the value of foreign education to $7.2...

JAR Wealth Management Pte. Ltd., the Singapore arm of JAR Capital, Accelerates Expansion into High-Growth Asian Markets with Strategic Acquisition of Lyra Capital Pte. Ltd.

The deal boosts JAR Capital’s aspirations as one of Singapore’s top-tier external asset managers, surpassing USD 1 billion in AUM in the city-state. SINGAPORE, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JAR Capital, a Swiss-headquartered global wealth and fund...

Introducing an all-star lineup of influential speakers at the Economic Times Future Forward Summit 2025 - Singapore Chapter

Amid a rapidly evolving work culture, shaped by automation, hybrid work challenges, ideological gap between multi-generational employees, and many more, HR professionals remain at the forefront to work tirelessly and devise policies that sustain...

First look: The new Singapore Oceanarium, formerly SEA Aquarium, features 22 zones and over 40,000 marine animals

The Singapore Oceanarium – formerly known as the SEA Aquarium – will officially reopen on Jul 24 after a three-month transformation. Located within Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), the revamped space features 22 zones dedicated to marine education,...

Singapore Night Festival returns this August with an island theme

Get ready, night owls and culture vultures: Singapore’s largest nocturnal extravaganza is back for its 16th edition, lighting up the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct from August 22 to September 6. This year’s theme, ‘Island Nights’, celebrates...

Immigration Says Pertamina Graft Fugitive Riza Chalid Likely in Malaysia

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights has revealed that Attorney General’s Office fugitive Muhammad Riza Chalid is believed to be in Malaysia. The corruption suspect in the management of...

Five ministries get new Permanent Secretaries as envoys to Algeria, Singapore are named

Razer Gold Gets MAS Nod for Payment License in Singapore

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Razer Gold has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, effective 1 July 2025. The approval allows it to offer...

Marina Bay Sands expansion to unlock new jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans, says PM Wong

The Prime Minister said the expansion, alongside the upcoming NS Square, is expected to attract more visitors, and create new opportunities for Singaporeans in sectors such as hospitality and tourism. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Marina Bay...

Singapore is the number 1 city for the ultra-wealthy again in 2025

SINGAPORE: The Little Red Dot has topped yet another global list, emerging in pole position as the number one city for wealthy people wishing to live la dolce vita on the 2025 Global Wealth & Lifestyle Report from the Julius Baer Group. The report...

2 weeks’ jail for man caught smuggling over 1,800 vapes and pods into Singapore

SINGAPORE – A Singaporean man tried to cross Woodlands Checkpoint from Johor Bahru in September 2024 with over 1,800 electronic vaporisers and pods hidden in his car boot and bonnet. But the authorities discovered the loot and foiled his plan....

Singapore’s first full-length animated historical film spans WWII, Peranakan culture and more

Co-directed by veteran ex-Disney animator Raul Garcia (Beauty And The Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas), executive produced by Leonard Lai (Ah Boys To Men) and featuring an original score by Golden Horse Award-winning composer Ricky Ho,...

Keller Williams Expands to Singapore

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2025-- Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count, is expanding across Asia. As momentum continues, KW has awarded a new master franchise in Singapore. As of...

‘Is my skin colour the reason I can’t find a place to rent in Singapore?’

SINGAPORE: The Lion City prides itself on its diversity of cultures, traditions, and religious beliefs that collectively outline its national uniqueness. From Little India to Chinatown, Geylang Serai to Tiong Bahru, the city-state wears its...

SC Asset Announces Global Launch Roadshow for “REFERENCE SATHORN – WONGWIANYAI” in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taipei This July

SINGAPORE and HONG KONG and TAIPEI, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SC Asset, one of Thailand’s leading real estate developers, is proud to announce the Global Launch Roadshow for its flagship river view condominium project, REFERENCE SATHORN –...