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Singapore inflation rises on higher fuel and retail prices

Singapore’s consumer inflation accelerated in March, driven mainly by higher transport and retail prices amid an energy shock linked to tensions in the Middle East, according to a statement from Statistics Singapore on Thursday.

23 Apr 2026-11:52
WeChat Pay expands cross-border QR code payment connectivity across 5 countries

Chinese digital payment platform WeChat Pay has announced that users can now make payments in five countries -- the Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore -- by scanning local QR codes.

22 Apr 2026-22:26
Jail term upheld for woman who lied about address to enrol daughter in primary school in Singapore

A woman who lied about her home address to enrol her daughter in a primary school lost her appeal to the High Court on April 22 against her one-week jail term.

22 Apr 2026-15:20
Singapore records lower dengue cases in early 2026

Singapore recorded 410 dengue cases in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 29.2 percent decrease compared to the previous quarter, according to official data released on Tuesday.

21 Apr 2026-14:06
Singapore unveils new digital platform to boost maritime connectivity

Singapore on Tuesday officially launched a new platform called OCEANS-X during the opening ceremony of Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2026.

21 Apr 2026-10:09
Businesses in Singapore face mounting cost pressures

Nearly all businesses in Singapore are grappling with higher operating costs due to rising energy prices, with more than half also reporting increasing manpower expenses, according to a snap poll released Monday by the Singapore National Employers Federation.

21 Apr 2026-09:41
Kazakhstan ranks 29th globally in employment rates according to ILO 2025 data

According to the International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), the country’s employment rate reached 67% of the population aged 15 and older.

17 Apr 2026-14:26
Singapore sees strong growth in non-oil domestic exports

17 Apr 2026-11:44
Singapore rises as Asia's top gateway to London

According to an analysis shared on LinkedIn by Pang Yee Huat of Cirium, Singapore Changi Airport is reinforcing its role as a leading hub between Asia and London.

17 Apr 2026-01:34
Charges dropped against Singapore businessman in fraud case

The State has withdrawn charges against Singaporean national Mark Yong Khong Yong, who was appearing in court on fraud allegations involving a US$1,5 million mining investment.

16 Apr 2026-16:33

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