The economy is expected to grow between 1 and 3 per cent for 2017, with growth likely to come in higher than 2 per cent “barring the materialisation of downside risks”, says the Ministry of
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Singapore files written observations over Malaysia’s application to revise judgment on Pulau Batu Puteh
SINGAPORE: Singapore on Wednesday filed its written observations with the International Court of Justice over Malaysia’s application to revise a 2008 judgment that awarded Pulau Batu Puteh or Pedra Branca to the Republic. In a
Read morePartner up! Self-driving car firms form tangled web of alliances
In the fierce competition to perfect self-driving cars, almost no one wants to go it alone. Big automakers with autonomous vehicle programs have forged alliances with tech companies that, in many cases, are working on
Read moreNoble shares tumble after S&P ratings downgrade
SINGAPORE: Embattled commodity trader Noble Group Ltd suspended trading of its shares on Tuesday following a 32% plunge, as S&P downgraded its long-term corporate credit ratings, citing continuing weak cash flows and profitability. The Singapore-listed
Read moreMalaysian jailed four weeks in Singapore for filming woman in the shower
SINGAPORE: A man who filmed a woman in the shower was jailed for four weeks on Monday after he admitted to intruding into the victim’s privacy. A second charge was taken into consideration. The man,
Read moreModelling the British economy after Brexit on Singapore is a really bad idea
It is 2022 and the UK has finally left the EU. Mike Ashley has woken up and has to pinch himself. All those dreaded extra protections for workers established since 1997 have been ditched. Hurrah. He
Read moreStunning ‘fire rainbow’ lights up the sky over Singapore
Singapore was treated to a rare weather phenomenon as an apparent “fire rainbow” lit up the sky. Weather watchers on the island state in south-east Asia were treated to the multi-coloured glow yesterday. The stunning scene may
Read moreMotorcyclist dies in accident involving truck in Pasir Panjang
SINGAPORE: A motorcyclist died on early Monday morning (May 22) following an accident involving a tipper truck in Pasir Panjang, according to police. The police said they were alerted to the incident, which occurred along
Read moreEU statement contradicts S’pore Govt’s claim that death penalty is “deterrent” to crime
There is no evidence that the death penalty is a deterrent to crime, said the European Union Delegation to Singapore on Thursday. The statement, issued together with the EU Heads of Mission and the Head of
Read morePrince Harry’s visit to S’pore – Pls no afternoon “community activities” wayang for him
The Prince is scheduled to take part in an iftar – the breaking of fast during the Muslim month of Ramadan, according to statement from Kensington Palace. Singaporeans who are old enough would breathe a sigh of
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