Singapore

Poor in rich Singapore

This is probably the third time I saw the old granny, probably in her seventies, searching and taking out drink cans and old newspapers scraps from the rubbish bin and putting them in her large nylon bag, while on my way to my office in the morning.

Six ideas for Chinese New Year in Singapore

Not sure of how best to see in the Year of the Snake? Make like a local, and try these ideas for Chinese New Year 2013, Singapore-style.

Growth of foreign workforce crashed by almost 50% in 2012

That’s amidst the stiffer employment rules.

ST Engineering's marine arm reveals US$1.1b orderbook

That's exclusive of the latest 8-vessel contract.

Signs that you are sick of your job in Singapore

It's all too familiar. In Singapore, you are one of the many people experiencing these signs.

Singapore loses to China as world’s most trusting country

But trust levels rose impressively in Singapore.

Chart of the Day: This is how 2050 will look like

Without immigration, that is, and at current birth rates.

STI up 0.8%

The index overcame the 3280 resistance.