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CNA
3 days ago
- General
- CNA
Singaporean Havard students can continue studies back home at local universities: MOE
Singaporean students at Harvard can continue their studies at one of the six local autonomous universities back home, should they wish to do so. The Education Ministry says the local universities stand ready to support them. The move comes after the US government barred entry of foreign students studying at Harvard. Alexandra Anand reports.
CNA
17-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Businesses finding ways to cash in ahead of pop star's only stop in Asia
Businesses in Singapore are creating themed events to cash in on the hype ahead of Lady Gaga's concert, including themed parties, hotel promotions and specially-flavoured local pancakes. Some firms say this is part of a longer-term strategy to boost sales as the nation looks to cement its reputation as a regional events hub. Natalie Ong and Alexandra Anand report.
CNA
14-05-2025
- General
- CNA
URA proposes 5 sites for conservation, including Jurong Hill Tower and Dakota Crescent
Five sites in Singapore have been identified for conservation as part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority's draft city plan in the next 10 to 15 years. They include Jurong Hill Tower as well as the former Royal Malayan Navy Admin Block among others. Alexandra Anand with more.
CNA
09-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
OCBC posts 5% on-year drop in Q1 net profit to S$1.88b
Singapore's second-largest bank OCBC posted a five per cent drop in net profit to S$1.88 billion for the first quarter of this year, its first on-year decline since 2022. With that, it wraps up the first-quarter earnings season for Singapore banks, with UOB reporting flat growth in net profit, while DBS logged a decline due to higher tax expenses. Alexandra Anand takes us through how they fared.
