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Why You Should Visit Batam: The Perfect Weekend Escape for Singaporeans
Just a short ferry ride away, Batam has long been a favourite getaway for Singaporeans looking for an easy, affordable, and rejuvenating break. Whether you’re craving spa days, water sports, or cafe hopping without breaking the bank, this...
Owner: Winnie Tan
'Papaya rules' can derail Lando Norris as Singapore clash threatens McLaren drivers' split
Lando Norris has admitted that there will be “repercussions until the end of the season” after his costly clash with teammate Oscar Piastri in Singapore, a rare but telling moment of pressure that threatens to define McLaren’s championship battle....
Owner: Iqbal Survé
Singapore ties to alleged Cambodian scam ring under spotlight
US sanctions Prince Group chief over alleged billion-dollar crypto scam using forced labour in Cambodia SINGAPORE — The alleged head of a Cambodian criminal ring and his associates set up a family office in Singapore that claimed to receive tax...
Owner: Chirathivat Family
Trump prevails against global shipping carbon tax plan, delaying vote by a year
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz confirmed Friday morning that the Trump administration forced the International Maritime Organization to delay voting on whether to adopt the measure, also known as the net-zero framework. “Huge...
Owner: Philip Anschutz
Issue 167: Seatrium tosses in offshore turbulence; Singapore greenlights novel green jet fuel model
This week in ESG: Cancelled job rocks Seatrium offshore wind business; Singapore adopts fixed-cost envelope approach to adopt sustainable aviation fuel Renewable energy The unexpected termination of a US$475 million contract highlights Seatrium’s...
Owner: SPH Media Trust
Singapore Strengthens Europe-asia Link, Promotes Sustainability & Innovation At Inaugural Conference
Singapore, during the maiden “Europe Conference 2025”, solidified its position as a reliable conduit connecting Europe and Asia, fostering sustainability, innovation, and enduring collaboration across the continents. The Singapore Business...
Owner: Sven Vervaert
Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore affirm success of power integration project
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Energy Ministers of Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore issued their sixth Joint Statement on October 16 during the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) hosted by Malaysia. The statement marks an important...
Owner: Vietnamese government
General : LTMS Power Integration Project A Key Success In ASEAN Energy Cooperation – DPM Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) highlighted ASEAN's ongoing progress towards building a connected energy future, with the Laos-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore (LTMS) Power Integration Project being...
Owner: Malaysian Government
Inaugural Singapore Hospitality & Tourism Conference 2025 offers diverse career pathways for future talent
The inaugural Singapore Hospitality & Tourism Conference (SHTC) 2025 takes place in conjunction with ITB Asia. Offering close to 700 immediate opportunities across more than 20 leading companies in tourism, SHTC is a promising indication of the...
Owner: Tim Charlton
METT Singapore opens with 84 keys in the heart of Singapore at Fort Canning Park
Sunset Hospitality Group proudly announces the opening of METT Singapore (the brand’s flagship property in Asia Pacific and one of the year’s most anticipated hotel debuts. Nestled within the lush, historic grounds of Fort Canning Park, METT...
Owner: Tim Charlton
The Megaspeed mystery: Who’s the Singaporean behind firm at centre of Nvidia chips probe?
SINGAPORE – His corporate trail stretches across Singapore, Malaysia, China and Taiwan, but the current whereabouts of Mr Tan Yong Pong, the Singaporean behind Megaspeed International, remains unclear. Mr Tan, 54, is listed as the sole director of...
Owner: Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government
Australian producers strengthen wine ties with Malaysia
Wine Australia turned its attention to Malaysia last month as part of the Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group’s latest in-market activation, designed to increase market access and strengthen bilateral trade for producers of Australian...
Owner: Prime Creative Media
Funeral Guru Launches Digital Platform to Redefine Funeral Planning in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — New interface, inspired by modern platforms, offers transparent price comparisons and a streamlined process to support bereaved families during their most vulnerable moments. Funeral Guru Pte Ltd today...
Owner: Paulo Azevedo
Singapore Writers Festival: Check out these 15 events for families, foodies and more
SINGAPORE – The Singapore Writers Festival boasts on its website that it has more than 200 events. But good luck trying to find anything in the black hole of horror that is its unwieldy online calendar. The Straits Times arts team has ploughed...
Owner: Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government
Industrial property developer Soon Hock Enterprise opens 8.6% above IPO price in mainboard debut
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The Business Times Singapore
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It started trading S$0.05 up from S$0.58 offer price on volume of over 18 million shares [SINGAPORE] Industrial property developer Soon Hock Enterprise debuted on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) on Thursday (Oct 16), opening 8.6 per...
Owner: SPH Media Trust
TransNusa to Launch Bali - Singapore Scheduled Flight on November 17
TransNusa Starts Tickets Sales For Its Bali - Singapore Flight on October 17 Jakarta (ANTARA/ACN Newswire) - PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri (TransNusa) is strengthening its base in Bali by introducing a new international route from the renowned...
Owner: Indonesian Government
Training the Next Generation - How Summit Group Builds Local Expertise in Global Energy Markets
Summit Group operates at the intersection of global energy technology and Bangladesh's developing economy, creating unique human resource challenges. The company's response—international training programs and systematic knowledge transfer—has...
Owner: Irfan Ahmad
Việt Nam, Singapore foster links in electronics, industrial production
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Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — A Việt Nam–Singapore business networking event was held in Singapore on Thursday, focusing on the electrical, electronics, electrical equipment, semiconductor, and industrial manufacturing sectors within the framework of the Industrial...
Owner: Vietnamese Government
Low-altitude economy soars as China's new growth engine
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People's Daily Online
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(Xinhua) 08:13, October 20, 2025 TIANJIN, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- The seventh China Helicopter Exposition, which concluded on Sunday in north China's Tianjin Municipality, featured a 5,000-square-meter pavilion dedicated to the low-altitude economy,...
Owner: Chinese Government
10 Regions Selected for Danantara's Ambitious Waste-to-Energy Project
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Chief Executive Officer of Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara, Rosan Roeslani, has revealed that the company has identified 10 regions as sites for its ambitious waste-to-energy project. The initiative aims to process...
Owner: Ciputra Family