Singapore

The opening of the new Research and Learning Centre at the Singapore Oceanarium, part of Resorts World Sentosa, has helped the country advance in marine conservation. Singapore aspires to leave a mark in Asia by making use of its new technology for saving and researching marine animals. By centering on sustainability, the Centre uses solar energy and has innovative equipment …

The first KKV store in Singapore opened at Tiong Bahru Plaza on May 17, launching the brand in the country. The first day of Trish’s boutique saw crowds of excited shoppers forming lines that wrapped around the yellow buildings. Many Gen Z consumers were thrilled when KKV hit the market, thanks to its collection of fashion trends found in everyday …

The Singapore Airlines Group has made a record profit of SGD 2.8 billion for the just-ended financial year, which is its best overall result. A one-time, non-cash revenue gain of SGD 1.1 billion from the merger of Vistara with Air India in November 2024 played a big role in their record results. By merging with Vistara Airlines, Singapore Airlines got …

Rock legends Foo Fighters are now officially returning to the stage in 2025 as they already made their first booking for the show in the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix. Set for 4th October, the band will top the bill of the highly sought after three days event that fuses high-octane racing with world class live music. This is going …

In a bid to strengthen its grip on the business, Singapore-based Frasers Property which is owned by Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, has made an offer to acquire Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT). The acquisition deal is worth US$1.37 billion (about US$1.1 billion) as Frasers Property makes US$0.710 per unit for all shares that it does not currently hold. This is a …

BBH Singapore has come out with a brave new campaign called ‘Rinse & Repeat’, which gives a glimpse of a product straight from the middle of creative workings. Derived from true experiences in the agency, the initiative spells out the emotional roller-coaster experienced by the creative professionals as they battle for breakthrough ideas. The campaign is centred upon a metaphorical …

Every household in Singapore can from 13th May 2025 receive $500 worth of Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers under the latest tranche of government’s support initiative. Launched during the COVID-19, this is the seventh round of the scheme to alleviate the cost of living. The first half of the vouchers ($250) is redeemable in participating supermarkets, and the other half …

Singapore’s leading bus operator SBS Transit plans to start testing its innovative AI-braking system in early 2026. Working with Chinese AI firm Streamax and local surveillance company TNT, the AI braking system aims to redefine Road Safety measures on Singapore’s entire bus network. With radar sensors and high-speed cameras installed, the system can see hazards up to 150 meters ahead …

The six attacks by ship sailing in the Singapore strait in five days this month has activated a spate increase in crimes against the sea vessels, and shipping companies are on alert. The recent novels of attacks – between 2nd May and 7th – has given an unsettling trend whereby, robberies in the locality have escalated to more than three …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Singapore has upped its travel warning for Singaporeans by advising against travelling to Jammu and Kashmir in India as well as Pakistan since the relations between the two countries are threatening to sour at a particular moment. This one expands on the prior travel warning that was only valid for “high-risk areas” in …