If there are two commandments in Irish politics - get thyself elected and mind thy seat - there might be room for another about boosting thy salary. But do government wages in this country need an overhaul? Irish politicians could be forgiven for a touch of envy as they look at the salary of the prime minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong.
After working as an editor in New York City for several years, my then-wife got offered a job in Singapore. It was the golden opportunity we both wanted. What we thought would be a posting of just a few years turned into decades. We divorced in 2011, but both stayed in Singapore, building our careers and lives. Singapore was the jolt my career needed I'd always wanted to be a photojournalist, so in 2000 I decided to pursue it full-time.
With its new Pax Silica Declaration, Washington has picked its most trusted partners in the AI sector: An array of close U.S. allies, including Australia, the U.K., and Israel. Yet despite deepening trade relations between the U.S. and ASEAN nations like Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam, Singapore remains the agreement's only Southeast Asian signatory. That decision comes even as ASEAN nations like Malaysia are investing in their own AI industries, like semiconductors and data centers.
Finbarr Fallon + 24 Category: Residential Architecture Design Team: Lorenzo Mattozzi, Marco Gazzola, Alberto Menozzi, Luca Beltrame, Fredy Fortich, Amanda Galiana Ortega, Andrea Ventura, Monika Wiecha, Chi Zhang Visualisations: Antonio Luca Coco, Gianlorenzo Petrini Co Architects: ADDP Architects LLP More SpecsLess Specs Finbarr Fallon Text description provided by the architects. MVRDV's pixelated facade design brings variety and identity to prefabricated modular towers in Singapore.
The minute you land at Changi-one of the world's truly great airports-everything about the country works. Singapore is efficient, clean, and safe. It is always ranked at or near the top of the ratings for low crime rate. It has truly awesome food and great architecture. And it is incredibly prosperous. The International Monetary Fund ranks it as the country with the second-highest gross domestic product per capita in the world.
According to Julius Baer's new Family Barometer 2025, produced in collaboration with PwC Switzerland, family offices - once seen as quiet administrative centers - have become command hubs for navigating a world of geopolitical tension, digital risk, and generational transition. Family offices are essentially private companies that manage all aspects of a wealthy family's finances - from investments and real estate to philanthropy, taxes, and even education - allowing them to control their money like a business.
The world's richest entrepreneurs are increasingly sending their money to tried-and-tested wealth hubs - with Singapore, the UK, and Switzerland leading the pack. That's the key finding from HSBC's 2025 Global Entrepreneurial Wealth Report, which surveyed 2,939 business owners across 15 markets - including the US, UK, mainland China, India, Singapore, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE - between April 19 and May 21.
Las Vegas Sands is doubling down on its Singapore bet with a new $8 billion integrated resort, expanding its existing Marina Bay Sands casino complex. The U.S. casino operator broke ground on the site on Tuesday, featuring a 55-storey hotel tower, luxury boutiques, a casino, and a 15,000-seat arena. CEO Robert Goldstein stated the company's intention to deliver a product that will set a new standard for luxury tourism in Singapore.
Travelers showed deep appreciation for the flawless service at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, as well as its 'modern and calming' design in the heart of Marina Bay. 'First-rate service and amenities. [The] staff was helpful and attentive,' one reader shared about the hotel.
Lale Arikoglu: Hi there. Welcome to Women Who Travel. I'm Lale Arikoglu. Today I'm excited to talk to author and journalist Jemimah Wei, about her home Singapore and about how exploring the city, the beaches, the green spaces, and the 24/7 culture is the perfect solo travel expedition.
"Happiness is a subjective term; universal truths that spark bliss include access to healthcare, education, green spaces and a supportive community, with varying impacts across cities."
In today's competitive job market, joining investment clubs like SMU-SMIF and NUS Investment Society can provide aspiring finance students with critical networking and technical skills.