How snapback sanctions will test Iran's economic resilience

After half-hearted, last-ditch diplomatic efforts to salvage the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal with Iran collapsed, UN ‘snapback sanctions’ have been re-imposed on Tehran. Though these restrictions add pressure to Iran’s already struggling economy, the...

singapore 'I hope they get to the bottom of it': PM Wong extends condolences to families of Optus outage victims

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has extended his condolences to the families of those who died in the Optus outage. The Australian telco is wholly owned by Singtel. In an interview with Australian broadcaster ABC on Thursday (Oct 2) and released on...

Singaporeans thank foreign TikToker for featuring shop that sells discounted items to fight food waste

SINGAPORE: It’s very hard to resist a video on TikTok that begins with “I have just found the coolest place.” However, that’s exactly how personal trainer and nutrition coach Rory Tufano opened a recent video that featured MoNo SG, a shop in Tekka...

Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines Strengthen Partnership with Codeshare Deal

Photo source: Singapore Airlines Customers of Vietnam Airlines and Singapore Airlines (SIA) will enjoy more options on flights between Singapore and Vietnam, after the two carriers signed a new codeshare agreement that comes into effect on October...

Italy’s SIGEP trade show to feature gelato, pizza and baking trends and workshops

Rimini, Italy – SIGEP World in Rimini, Italy, will again become an international hub for Italian artisanal gelato Jan. 16-20, 2026 — with international projects like Sigepland (Germany), India as guest country, the Gelato World Cup, and many...

Singapore’s Digital Economy at 18.6% of GDP, up from 14.9% in 2019; Growth fuelled by accelerating digitalisation and AI adoption across sectors and firms

Pulse survey conducted by IMDA unveiled 3 in 4 workers are using AI tools regularly, with 85% of the AI-using workers polled finding that AI helps them to work faster and better. SMEs’ AI adoption rate more than tripled in just one year: 14.5% of...

Singapore's digital economy grows by S$12 billion, as tech jobs climb to 214,000

Last year, all sectors saw higher AI adoption rates compared to the year before, with the information and communications and the professional services sectors leading the advancement, IMDA said. These two sectors recorded the highest AI adoption...

5 Ways Becoming A Digital Nomad Could Actually Grow Your Business

5 ways becoming a digital nomad could actually grow your business getty Pack your laptop and cancel your office lease. Some seriously successful entrepreneurs I know run their empires from Lisbon cafes, Bali co-working spaces, and Tokyo hotel...

This airline was named the best for economy class for comfort, food and entertainment

Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure Economy seats on an airplane. Flying in economy can be a cost-effective way to get from one destination to the next. However, on some airlines, flying economy might feel like first class. Hong Kong-based Cathay...

Zubeen Garg’s death case: SIT probe gains momentum as witness from Singapore arrives tomorrow

India News Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg Guwahati: In a development that could push forward the ongoing investigation into the mysterious death of beloved Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg, Rup Kamal Kalita, a member of...

Rupkamal Kalita, key witness in Zubeen Garg's death, set to arrive from Singapore to Guwahati on October 7

There seems to be some light in the Zubeen Garg death probe finally. The SIT officials felt that there was something more than what meets the eye. There is something definitely suspicious about the case. This was confirmed after no associate from...

Demonstrating Total Control With UK Technologies —  ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025

MANCHESTER, England — October 6, 2025 — As a supplier of colour measurement and management solutions, Verivide will showcase its latest DigiEye imaging system at the forthcoming ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition in Singapore from October 28-31....

Fostering Dialogue and Strategic Partnership: 2025 Fudan University (FDU) and Singapore Management University (SMU) Forum on AI, Digital Governance and Sustainable Societies Successfully Concluded

Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Singapore, Singapore–(Newsfile Corp. – October 6, 2025) – On 29 September, the “2025 Fudan University (FDU) and Singapore Management University (SMU) Forum on AI, Digital Governance and Sustainable...

AI adoption fuels growth of Singapore’s digital economy, growing to 18.6% of 2024 GDP

IMDA report says adoption rates of artificial intelligence in firms are up, bringing cost savings; workers say the tech has raised productivity and saved time [SINGAPORE] Singapore’s digital economy accounted for 18.6 per cent, or S$128.1 billion,...

Singapore is the most ‘crypto obsessed’ country: report

Homepage > News > Finance > Singapore is the most ‘crypto obsessed’ country: report Singapore is the world’s most ‘crypto obsessed’ country, a new report has revealed, with the United Arab Emirates and the United States rounding up the top three....

Singapore Banks to Hold or Block Transfers Over 50% of Account Balance From 15 Oct

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Singapore’s major banks will automatically pause or block digital transfers that move more than half of an account’s balance within a day, introducing new safeguards...

Italian Textile Machinery Industry On Display At ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025

MILAN — October 6, 2025 — 100 Italian companies will exhibit at ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025, taking place from October 28 to 31. With an area of around 4,000 square meters, Italy ranks among the top exhibiting Countries, as in previous...

Singapore’s public sector emissions down 1.9% in FY2024: report

The total of 3.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emitted also represents a 9.5% drop from the FY2020 baseline [SINGAPORE] Singapore’s public sector emitted a total of 3.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent across its 2024...

Singapore shares continue upward trajectory amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.2%

SINGAPORE – Shares on the Singapore bourse closed higher on Oct 6, continuing its record-breaking streak. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent, or 9.76 points, to end at a new high of 4,421.71. Mr Paul Chew, head of research...

Singapore’s competition watchdog issues new guide to curb misleading marketing claims

SINGAPORE – After a string of enforcement actions against misleading marketing claims, Singapore’s competition watchdog has rolled out a new guide to help make sure what consumers see is what they get. The Competition and Consumer Commission of...