Singapore

Singapore’s Keppel Corporation is pursuing expansion opportunities in emerging economies such as Vietnam, which is gaining pace as a manufacturing base for investors trying to diversify away from China. In an interview with Nikkei Asia, the CEO of the company, Loh Chin Hua, stated that enterprises have adopted a “China plus one” approach in an effort to diversify investments away …

According to a new survey, tech salaries in Singapore increased in 2022 despite a wave of IT layoffs and a halt in hiring. According to a survey by tech salaries aggregator Nodeflair and venture capital firm Iterative, “the outlook for 2023 in the tech talent and recruiting market is likely to reflect a continuous demand for tech talents, but at …

Fans criticized former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius, who joined Newcastle United on a free transfer last summer, for the gloves he wore in his Wembley debut against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. Karius was given the opportunity to start against Liverpool as Newcastle’s No. 2 goalkeeper Martin Dubravka was cup-tied and Nick Pope was sent off. …

The murder allegation against a student who was accused of killing a 13-year-old boy at River Valley High School in July 2021 has been changed to culpable homicide. The teenager, who turned eighteen in January, was charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The accusation states that he caused the death of a 13-year-old boy in a River Valley …

In 2022, the resident total fertility rate in Singapore reached a record low of 1.05, falling below the previous high of 1.1 in 2020 and 1.12 in 2021. Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), told Parliament on Friday, “This was partially due to the Tiger year in the Lunar calendar, which is typically associated with fewer births …

With bleak economic conditions and intensifying global competition, Budget 2023 outlined strategies to promote innovation-driven growth. Singapore, as stated by Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, will need to adapt rapidly to developments in order to live and prosper in a turbulent world. The Budget offers a S$4 billion increase to the National Productivity Fund, as well as tax credits for …

Singapore is the most livable place in the world for expatriates from East Asia, according to the latest Location Ratings assessment published by global mobility expert ECA International. Singapore’s liveability score has increased over the last year. Covid-19 prohibitions were relaxed earlier in Singapore than in other large Asian cities, which boosted Singapore’s liveability ranking and its desirability as a …

In January, Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports fell 25% year-over-year, the greatest annual decline in a decade. The reduction was driven by Singapore’s non-oil exports to its main markets, with shipments to China decreasing by more than 41%, to the U.S. by 31.5%, and to Hong Kong by more than 55% for the month. The number is the fourth consecutive drop …

As part of Budget 2023, everyone received a Valentine’s Day present from the Singapore government. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Tuesday (Feb 14) a series of measures that would provide comprehensive help to all Singaporeans, including first-time home buyers, seniors, parents-to-be, people with disabilities, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). During the budget announcement, I …

The remarkable eating scene in Singapore is characterized by a sense of vitality, diversity, elegance, and sustainability. The vibrant city-state has flourished into a premium dining destination, and as a result, the process of planning business meetings can be somewhat overwhelming. The city-state has more than 40 restaurants that have been awarded the Michelin star, in addition to many other …