Singapore

Rarely, the environment has issued a warning for Singapore, Malaysia and the entire southeast Asian region. The Singapore Institute for International Affairs last warned about a higher likelihood of severe transboundary haze events in the coming months on June 24, 2026, when it issued its “Red Alert” status. With watching and waiting along with meteorological conditions that could form a …

All government employees in Singapore will receive a 0.45-month mid-year bonus this July with the official announcement by the government. The Public Service Division (PSD) said that the reason for this Annual Variable Component (AVC) payment is due to the country’s strong economic performance despite the current uncertainty in the global market. The officers will be given additional lump sum …

The speedy growth of cross-border QR payments systems across Southeast Asia has created greater convenience for travelers. There need not be large sums to be swapped over or someone to locate a currency counter. Rather, everyday transactions are necessary to be carried out through a familiar mobile banking application at home. This project links up the national QR payment infrastructures …

All travellers intending to visit Singapore will need to fill out the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) prior to arriving in Singapore. This replaces the archaic paper arrival cards and is a complement of arrival registration on the health declaration for visitors into Singapore from air, land or sea. The SG Arrival Card is required for most visitors, however many are …

After the scorching heat, Singapore’s temperature took a pleasant and surprising dip to 20.1°C, which is the lowest temperature for the year across the island. The sudden turn towards the colder seasons has left people in the country lost for winter clothes that they are not used to in the tropics and happy to be enjoying a rare taste of …

When the Singapore Dollar is at its best, it’s changing the way we think about luxury travel. When you’ve been dreaming of that dream vacation, the moment has arrived. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has made a series of strategic adjustments to their monetary policy to see the Singdollar hit historic new levels against a number of currencies in …

Immerse yourself in the universal joy of football as Singapore’s joyous fans get ready to enjoy a host of goals, upsets and trysts in dramatic scenarios. With all of the excitement there were many out there that were contemplating wagering on their favorite team as well. Singapore’s gambling law stipulates that all forms of gambling are banned unless the Singapore …

BTS World Tour ‘ARIRANG’ in Singapore has stirred up excitement in the music world, with thousands competing for tickets to attend one of the band’s largest concerts in Asia, apart from South Korea and Japan. Many of the ARMY fans missed the ARMY Membership Presale registration date on June 3 and/or failed to make it to the event for a …

BTS is back and it’s all set to be one of the biggest entertainment events of 2026, and attendees in Singapore are in for an unprecedented onslaught of ARMYs from Asia. The band will be taking part in the eagerly awaited BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG,’ which will see four different shows at the National Stadium in Singapore, on 17th, 19th, …

Singapore Changi Airport has embraced a brand-new era in the process of travelling using its passportless immigration clearance system. The technology uses facial and iris biometrics to enable eligible travellers to pass immigration in just 10 seconds without having to queue at every immigration point and present a passport. There has been a great enhancement in the passengers flow for …