Starting from May 2024, SIA will offer 1,000 SAF Book & Claim Units (BCUs) for purchase by its corporate travellers, shippers, and freight forwarders. Each BCU represents one tonne of neat SAF with its associated carbon dioxide reduction benefit.
Category: Singapore
5-year-old Singaporean climber Abyan returns to hero’s welcome after reaching Everest Base Camp
On April 29, the father-son duo of Abyan and Zikri proudly unfurled the Singapore flag at the Everest Base Camp.
Singapore: MPA, Fortescue successfully complete propulsion and manoeuvrability trials of dual-fuelled ammonia-powered vessel
Fortescue, with support from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, has successfully completed propulsion and manoeuvrability trials of its Singapore-registered Fortescue Green Pioneer in the Port of Singapore. The trials were conducted using 6.4 m3 (4.4 tonnes) of liquid ammonia, in combination with diesel and Hydrogenated […]
More filmmakers from Singapore continue to shine bright with notable selections at the Cannes Film Festival
Following the success of two Made-with-SG feature films winning at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, more films produced by Singapore talents have been given the opportunity to shine at the prestigious annual event this year. These include two feature films — Viet and Nam, which was co-produced by Singaporean producer Lai Weijie and will […]
“To all of you, I say a very big thank you,” says PM Lee in his last May Day speech
On the cusp of handing over the reins of national leadership, the outgoing premier addressed a large gathering of the National Trades Union Congress, held at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre.
DBS resumes all business after MAS restriction ends; vows to keep focus on tech resilience
MAS said that the six-month pause on DBS Bank’s non-essential activities was to ensure that the bank kept a sharp focus on restoring the resilience of its digital banking services.
Singapore man gets 34.5 years in jail for years of abuse and murder of 5-year-old daughter
The deceased was identified as Ayeesha. As per reports, she died in 2017 after her father repeatedly hit her in the face.
Yahoo layoffs in Singapore: 17 editorial and social media staffers lose jobs as content strategy shifts
As Yahoo’s focus shifts to syndicated content from global news agencies, there will be less need for original content created in Singapore — hence, the cut in team strength.
Singapore: Woman, 75, loses SGD 270,000 to online lover in love scam
The septuagenarian, a retiree, met the man on social media platform Facebook. Their first exchange took place in July 2023, after the man commented on one of her pictures.
Singapore: Police raid hotels, residences, arrest 14 for suspected involvement in vice-related activities
At least 14 people, including 13 women, were arrested for their suspected involvement in vice-related activities, the Singapore Police Force said on Sunday. Those arrested are aged between 22 and 59. They were nabbed during raids in several hotels and residences in the Bras Basah Road, Havelock Road, Shanghai Road and Orchard Road areas. The […]