Singapore and Japan Deepen Ties for ASEAN Prosperity

Nov 04 (News On Japan) - As the new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, begins her term, many countries are sending in facilitation letters and also pledging their commitment to mutually beneficial ties. In Singapore, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has...

Singapore’s financial system remains resilient, but MAS warns of rising global risks

SINGAPORE: Domestic financial markets have been resilient, while global risks such as macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical conflicts remain elevated, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Wednesday (Nov 5). While Singapore's...

Singapore, South Korea Launch Green and Digital Shipping Corridor

Singapore and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the Singapore-ROK Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC), marking a significant step towards sustainable and digitally enabled maritime operations. The MOU...

Singapore Stories: The Heart of a Nation - Iconic photos from ST’s archives go on display

For 180 years, The Straits Times has faithfully told the Singapore story – in words and, perhaps more powerfully, in pictures. Across decades, the paper’s photographers captured moments that will make you remember, sigh, pause – or, hopefully,...

singapore Man flees scene after crashing into multiple vehicles in Telok Blangah; police find vape in car

A man fled on foot after a car he was driving collided into four other vehicles, including a bus, in Telok Blangah yesterday (Nov 4) morning. In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said officers had been patrolling along Telok Blangah Drive...

singapore 'The police will learn from this': Goh Pei Ming says 'serious breach' led to tragic Megan case, vows to reinforce training and procedures

In the Megan Khung case, the lapse occurred because two officers under pressure did not follow operating procedures, said Minister of State for Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming in Parliament on Wednesday (Nov 5). "The Investigation Officer (IO) who dealt...

iHerb Singapore Launches 11.11 Wellness Mega Sale from November 5 to 24

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 November 2025 – iHerb, a trusted global e-commerce platform for health and wellness, announced the launch of its annual 11.11 Wellness Mega Sale, offering customers in Singapore special sitewide discounts...

Provisions in Singapore’s Cybersecurity (Amendment) Act came into force on 31 October 2025

The Cybersecurity Act 2018 (the 2018 Act) established Singapore's statutory framework for the oversight and maintenance of national cybersecurity. Its key objectives were to protect critical information infrastructure (CII), which refers to...

Hyundai Motor Group teams up with Singapore’s EDB to develop low-carbon and hydrogen technologies

SINGAPORE: Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) to explore new opportunities in developing low-carbon technologies, including hydrogen, aligned with Singapore’s...

Mystery of the 'golfer's curse' is SOLVED: Scientists pinpoint why golf balls 'lip out' after appearing to enter the hole

The game of golf as we know it today can be attributed to the Scots, although there are records of several stick and ball games throughout history. As far back as the 13th century, the Dutch played a game where a leather ball was hit with the...

Asian markets tumble as tech bubble fears grow

Tech companies led a sharp sell-off across Asia on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly worried about an AI bubble following a rally this year that has seen valuations hit record highs. Global markets have soared this year as an eye-watering...

‘Sea of red’: Asian markets sink as tech sell-off deepens on AI bubble fears

HONG KONG, Nov 5 — Tech companies led a sharp sell-off across Asia on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly worried about an AI bubble following a rally this year that has seen valuations hit record highs. Global markets have soared this year...

Siemens Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Southeast Asian Data Center Infrastructure Solutions Company of the Year Recognition for Excellence in Technological Innovation and Advanced Automation

This company is recognized for combining advanced simulation, product innovation, and automation to deliver operational flexibility, sustainability, and continuous innovation across Southeast Asia’s data center market. SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 5,...

How China, Singapore and Hong Kong beat corruption

CORRUPTION kills economies more efficiently than any war. It steals not only money but hope. Every Filipino knows it, yet most Philippine administrations still drown in scandals. Corruption cases seem to be fevers that break out but are fast...

BOK chief to attend BIS governors' meeting in Switzerland, fintech event in Singapore

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Rhee Chang-yong will depart for the Swiss city of Basel this week to attend meetings with central bank governors of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) member nations, his office said...

Behind The Win: Steam Building bridges human connection and technology to shape the future of workplace collaboration

By blending emerging technologies with human-centered design, Steam Building is empowering organisations to build inclusive, future-ready teams through immersive, AI-powered experiences. This article is brought to you by Steam Building. As...

Stocks to watch: SIA Engineering, Parkway Life Reit, Lendlease Reit, Aims Apac Reit, Manulife US Reit

[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Nov 5): SIA Engineering : The company posted a 13.5 per cent improvement in net profit to S$40.4 million for the second quarter...

Shark Bay: where Indigenous knowledge and marine science meet

Western science recognising the value of Indigenous knowledge: Professor Michael Wear is the inaugural winner of the Prime Minister's Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems. “It's amazing, I think, it's a humble feeling...

Singapore’s general insurance market is forecasted to reach a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% this year, GlobalData said.

PA&H market alone is projected to make up a fourth of the sector’s total premiums. Singapore’s general insurance market is forecasted to reach a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% this year, according to GlobalData. This will likely be...

Singapore Gulf Bank and Fireblocks Partner to Boost Digital Asset Services

TLDR Singapore Gulf Bank partners with Fireblocks to enhance digital asset infrastructure and treasury services. Fireblocks integration enables SGB to automate treasury operations and optimize liquidity management. SGB gains enterprise-grade...