Singapore

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC which has supported healthcare investment platform Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH) alongside investment fund manager TPG Growth said Wednesday it would invest an additional $150 million in the Bengaluru based company. This comes after GIC invested $170 million in AHH for the first time in February 2022. In 2016, TPG Growth incubated AHH for the first …

It is time to experience an enchanting cruise holiday on a grand scale. Featuring 3- and 4-night journeys, the Disney Cruise Line offers magical days at sea as the ship sets sail from Singapore. Expect fun and relaxation, great dining experiences and exceptional hospitality. Disney Cruise Line is coming to Singapore in 2025 to ensure its guests enjoy a magical …

DNA testing has emerged as a cornerstone in the modern era of crime-solving, offering irrefutable evidence and transforming investigations worldwide. In Singapore, this advanced forensic tool has played a critical role in solving cases that were once considered unsolvable. From identifying murderers years after their crimes to solving bomb threats with microscopic traces, DNA testing has reshaped the nation’s approach …

Friday’s fourth execution for Singapore in less than a month was of 35-year-old Masoud Rahimi Mehrzad for narcotics trafficking. Found guilty in 2013, dual national Singaporean-Iranian Rahimi carried more than 31 grams (1.1 ounces) of diamorphine, sometimes known as heroin. Notwithstanding international protests and multiple petitions from Iran to stop the death sentence, the Singaporean government went ahead with imposing …

Particularly in areas related to the forthcoming Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), Johor is poised to become the first state in Malaysia to provide “premium” wage packages for competent workers in a novel approach to retain and recruit smart individuals. With starting salaries maybe reaching RM5,000 (US$1,146), the state’s progressive salary strategy seeks to offer competitive compensation, particularly in sectors …

Officially beginning his trip to the Republic of Singapore, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan marks the official beginning of diplomatic ties and growing UAE-Singapore collaboration. This visit is especially significant since both countries wish to pursue fresh routes of collaboration in various spheres, from trade and investment to technology and cultural contact. …

Changi Airport in Singapore, well-known globally for its innovation and efficiency, has totally adopted a passport-free clearing system across all four terminals since September 30, 2023. This biometric-based method marks a sea change in Singapore’s attempts to raise the world-class airport operations. Emphasizing the program’s overall performance, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) found that, as of October 15, roughly …

According to a recent Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) study, this year the average amount of money lost per scam victim in Singapore has reduced noticeably. From about S$5,300 in 2023, victims now average S$3,200 (US$2,400), down from last year; the report noted that scam losses in Singapore dropped by 40 percent. Though the financial impact has dropped, the increasing number …

Younger brother of Singapore’s present Prime Minister Lee Hsien Yang made headlines on Tuesday, October 22 with public declaration that he is now a political refugee in the United Kingdom. Mr. Lee said that his asylum application was a “last resort” and that he left Singapore due to what he described to be continuous “attacks” from the authorities. His selection …

Reacting to a bomb threat aimed at an Air India Express flight approaching the city-state, Singapore sent two F-15SG fighter pilots Tuesday night. The aircraft headed for Singapore, Flight AXB654, received a disturbing email claiming a bomb was on board. Relating the incidents, the Singaporean Defence Minister, Dr. Ng Eng Hen said that fighter planes immediately from the Republic of …