Company says it remains ‘confident of our legal position’ after two of three executives claimed their termination was unfair and ‘without merits’.
From climate change to political storms and a Taylor Swift world tour, Asia in 2024 was characterised by turbulence and surprises.
24 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM videocam
The law ministry says the false statements in the Bloomberg article ‘attack the transparency of property transactions in Singapore’.
The incident has exposed the lack of communication between government agencies and caused confusion in the public, analysts say.
The prime minister highlighted the city state’s approach to the conflict, balancing humanitarian aid with long-term support for Palestinians.
19 Dec 2024 - 6:18PM videocam
Criminals can pair NRIC numbers with other details, such as full names and birth dates, to scam victims, cybersecurity experts say.
Ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng have sought legal advice, with both saying they take ‘a serious view of the allegations’.
The initiative, which includes more than 25 airlines, uses anonymised data to help pilots avoid turbulence and navigate smoother flight paths.
11 Dec 2024 - 9:30PM videocam
As Thailand’s youth advocate for similar bans on under-16s, Malaysia and Singapore ramp up their own efforts to combat online dangers.
The job cuts by Carousell reflect a wider trend in the tech sector due to overexpansion and economic headwinds, an analyst says.
Ng Yu Zhi stands trial for allegedly orchestrating Singapore’s largest Ponzi scheme that defrauded nearly 1,000 investors.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s comment comes as an Australian government delegation visits Singapore to discuss deepening their ties.
3 Dec 2024 - 6:19PM videocam
More than 100 Singapore public servants, including five ministers, were targeted, prompting calls for better cyber threat education.
29 Nov 2024 - 4:06PM videocam
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pushes for more direct engagement with Singaporeans to address changing electoral landscape and voter expectations.
27 Nov 2024 - 11:03AM videocam
Trump’s tariff threat and disdain for defence allies coupled with ‘China hawks’ in his cabinet pose great risk for the region, experts say.
20 Nov 2024 - 12:51PM videocam
With changing demographics and a new generation of voters emerging, calls are growing in Singapore for political plurality.
Amid rising living costs and shifting voter sentiments, the People’s Action Party faces unprecedented challenges on its 70th anniversary.
16 Nov 2024 - 2:48PM videocam
The ex-prime minister was responding to a question at a US forum about whether China would make a move on Taiwan over the next four years.
Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang met with Singapore’s leaders to discuss partnerships in areas such as trade and sustainable development.
Ernest Cu, chairman of the Philippine mobile payments giant, says the initial public offering ‘should be ready very shortly’.
The survey by Black Dot Research also shows most Singaporeans consider the saga over Lee Kuan Yew’s family home to be a private matter.
The city state has adapted well to the rivalry and is unlikely to shift from its hedging policy between Washington and Beijing, analysts say.
28 Oct 2024 - 8:26AM videocam
Homes including those of ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad have been transformed to commemorate their contributions over the years.
NHB says allowing Lee Hsien Yang’s demolition bid now would rule out a ‘proper and full consideration’ of the options for the house.
Senior minister shares assessment of China’s economy, Sino-US ties and ‘Singapore washing’ of companies at FutureChina Global Forum.
Jia Qingguo says China would prefer the winning US candidate to be from the incumbent’s party due to ‘policy continuity’.
Lee Hsien Yang and sister Lee Wei Ling had accused older brother, then-PM Lee Hsien Loong, of attempting to keep home for political capital.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the government remains open to a new deal if the concerns are fully addressed.
The former transport minister says he will begin his one-year jail term on Monday and ‘apologises unreservedly to all Singaporeans’.
From boycotts to artwork and activism, the Palestinian struggle has ignited passionate responses across Southeast Asia over the past year.
7 Oct 2024 - 8:00AM videocam