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Singapore investigates alleged sexual assault of British Airways flight attendant

Singapore investigates alleged sexual assault of British Airways flight attendant

A British Airways crew member has been detained in Singapore following allegations that he sexually assaulted a fellow flight attendant during a layover in the city-state.
Sea billionaire founder Forrest Li to run for Singapore football association presidency

Sea billionaire founder Forrest Li to run for Singapore football association presidency

Senior establishment figures reportedly mediated truce between Singapore's 4th richest billionaire Kwek Leng Beng and son

Senior establishment figures reportedly mediated truce between Singapore's 4th richest billionaire Kwek Leng Beng and son

Which Southeast Asian country has the most individuals with $10M+ net worth?

Which Southeast Asian country has the most individuals with $10M+ net worth?

Singapore has the highest number of individuals in Southeast Asia with a net worth of $10 million or more, followed by Thailand and Indonesia, a new study shows.
March 13, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Singapore's 4th richest billionaire Kwek Leng Beng drops lawsuit against CEO son to resolve CDL boardroom feud

Singapore's 4th richest billionaire Kwek Leng Beng drops lawsuit against CEO son to resolve CDL boardroom feud

Singaporean billionaire Kwek Leng Beng, executive chairman of City Developments Limited, has dropped a lawsuit against his son, the company's CEO, seeking to resolve the high-profile boardroom tussle at one of Singapore’s largest property developers.
March 12, 2025 | 07:52 pm PT
British wellness chain Holland & Barrett closes all Singapore outlets

British wellness chain Holland & Barrett closes all Singapore outlets

Holland & Barrett, a British health and wellness chain, has shut down all 12 of its Singapore locations, ending its presence in the country after 15 years.
March 11, 2025 | 08:53 pm PT
Singapore bans Malaysian coffee mix containing erectile dysfunction drug

Singapore bans Malaysian coffee mix containing erectile dysfunction drug

The Singapore Food Agency has banned a Malaysian-made instant coffee mix called "Kopi Penumbuk" after detecting tadalafil, a prescription drug for erectile dysfunction.
March 11, 2025 | 07:36 pm PT
How the Wee family, Singapore’s richest banking dynasty, built Southeast Asia’s third largest lender

How the Wee family, Singapore’s richest banking dynasty, built Southeast Asia’s third largest lender

The Wee family, Singapore’s richest banking dynasty, amassed a US$7.8 billion fortune by founding and growing United Overseas Bank into one of Southeast Asia's largest lenders.
March 11, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
Singapore to lift employment period limit for foreigners with work permits

Singapore to lift employment period limit for foreigners with work permits

Foreigners holding work permits can stay employed in Singapore for longer as the city-state scraps employment period limit amid major changes to its foreign workforce policies.
March 10, 2025 | 12:41 am PT
Jobless Singaporeans to receive up to $4,500 payout from government starting mid-April

Jobless Singaporeans to receive up to $4,500 payout from government starting mid-April

Singaporeans who are involuntarily unemployed can soon apply for monthly payouts totaling S$6,000 (US$4,500) over six months through a government scheme set to launch in mid-April.
March 9, 2025 | 07:23 pm PT
Popular US chain Blue Bottle Coffee to open first Singapore café

Popular US chain Blue Bottle Coffee to open first Singapore café

Renowned US specialty coffee brand Blue Bottle Coffee is set to open its first café in Singapore at Japanese retailer LUMINE’s flagship store in Raffles City Shopping Center.
March 5, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
Singapore, Japan lead Asia in remote work adoption: survey

Singapore, Japan lead Asia in remote work adoption: survey

Businesses in Singapore and Japan lead Asia in flexible working practices, spending a large amount of the week away from the offices, a survey has found.
March 5, 2025 | 05:00 pm PT
Singapore coffee shops to receive nearly $7.5M in grants for cleaner toilets

Singapore coffee shops to receive nearly $7.5M in grants for cleaner toilets

Singapore will soon roll out two grants totaling S$10 million (US$7.48 million) to help coffee shops across the city-state improve the cleanliness of their toilets.
March 5, 2025 | 02:25 am PT
Catherine Wu, adviser at center of boardroom dispute between Singapore's 4th richest billionaire Kwek Leng Beng and son, resigns from CDL subsidiary

Catherine Wu, adviser at center of boardroom dispute between Singapore's 4th richest billionaire Kwek Leng Beng and son, resigns from CDL subsidiary

Catherine Wu, long-time adviser to Singaporean billionaire Kwek Leng Beng said to be the reason behind the tycoon’s feud with his son Sherman Kwek, has resigned from her role at City Developments Limited’s subsidiary.
March 4, 2025 | 07:09 pm PT
US$600 vouchers to help Singaporeans with rising costs are not long-term solutions: PM Lawrence Wong

US$600 vouchers to help Singaporeans with rising costs are not long-term solutions: PM Lawrence Wong

The US$600 vouchers to help Singaporeans with the rising cost of living are not long-term solutions and account for a small portion of the overall budget, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said.
March 4, 2025 | 03:17 pm PT
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