Singapore

The food scene is going back to its roots in Singapore on National Day this year. MediaCorp legend and chef “Ah Ge” Li Nanxing is back at the iconic Town Restaurant, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, with his much-anticipated culinary collaboration, “Our Home, Truly: A Singaporean Feast with Li Nanxing”. The international buffet will be held from July 1 to August …

Singapore is one of the world’s lightning capitals with an average of 176 days of lightning each year. This is a must-know for any water sports enthusiast in Singapore, as it provides guidelines for the safety of lighting up outdoors at sea. It is important to know what to do in case of a storm while kayaking, whether you’re paddling …

The demand for manpower in Singapore is undergoing a transformation to address ongoing manpower shortages, especially in the technical and service industries. During his official state visit to Dili on July 3, 2026, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a significant change in the country’s labor policies. The young nation of Timor-Leste will officially be part of Singapore’s MOM Work Permit …

With respect to labour law, the manager of a small or medium enterprise (SME) in Singapore must be strict in complying with the law in Singapore. The Singapore Employment Act 2026 (EAct 2026) requires business owners to stay informed of changes to the regulatory landscape under the control of the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Some of the biggest operational mistakes …

Don’t have to suffer from long queues of buses on the land borders between Malaysia and Singapore, or struggle with bulky bags at the customs counter. With a point-to-point taxi, you can sit back and breeze through Customs from the comfort of your seat. But the changes in the rules by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in Singapore and Malaysia’s …

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 …