Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (11 to 17 July):Maximilian Maeder retains kiteboarding titleSingaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder retained his ... ( read original story ...)
Europe-bound Singapore travellers get spending lift from weakened euro
Travel agencies expect more people to book European holidays in the coming months. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Sindhu clinches Singapore Open title
World No 7 Sindhu took 58 minutes to defeat world No 11 Zhi Yi 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 and win her third title of the year. Two-time Olympic medallist earlier won the Syed Modi International in January and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore could see 5,000 tonnes of solar panel waste in next 2 years
SINGAPORE - As Singapore ramps up solar energy deployment to meet its growing clean energy needs, the issue of how to deal with solar panel waste is proving to be a challenge. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Deaths from LSD and new psychoactive drugs a concern in Singapore
There have been six deaths related to their use since 2016, and reports of "trip parties" are becoming increasingly common. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Protest In Singapore Against Rajapaksa Draws Audience Of One
A last-minute protest staged in Singapore today (Saturday) against Singapore's decision to let ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa int ... ( read original story ...)
Crucial for Singapore to have a voice at global forums like G-20: DPM Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE - Singapore deeply feels the impact of major global moves as it is a small and open nation, and it is crucial for it to have a voice at forums like the Group of 20 (G-20), said Deputy Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Anthony Ginting ends 2-year title slump at Singapore Badminton Open
Indonesian shuttlers dominated the Singapore Badminton Open, with Anthony Sinisuka Ginting clinching his first BWF World Tour men's singles title since 2020. ( read original story ...)
I went to a New York fish farm and saw how Singapore Airlines sources the fish for its ‘tank-to-plane’ meals onboard the world’s longest flights
The 160,000-square-foot facility is monitored and controlled to keep bugs and other contaminants out of the giant fish tanks. ( read original story ...)
All five polytechnics in Singapore ramping up sustainability courses to prepare students for green economy
All five polytechnics in Singapore are ramping up sustainability courses for their students. An increasing number of green modules such as environmental management and sustainability design are being ... ( read original story ...)
Local farms in Singapore hit by rising costs forced to raise prices, but demand is up amid food security threats
Local farms are feeling the strain of rising operation costs and electricity prices, and many have had to raise the prices of their produce. Despite higher prices, some farms report an increase in ... ( read original story ...)
Genting’s Lim did not pursue ‘unsolicited approach’ for Genting Singapore shares
Genting Singapore was responding Singapore Exchange’s queries unusual trading queries from th Exchange last Friday. Lim holds the same executive chairman position at Genting Singapore. Genting ... ( read original story ...)
Shooting: Singapore’s Teh Xiu Hong and Co create World Cup history in Changwon
She wins ISSF World Cup women's 25m pistol gold with a round of five shots to spare while Teo Shun Xie takes bronze. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Unstoppable dollar risks worsening $99.3 billion Asia stock exodus
The dollar's relentless rise is threatening to trigger more outflows from Asia's emerging-market shares, spoiling hopes of the region making a comeback in the second half. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore police investigating pitch invasion incidents after Liverpool-Palace match
Two men who jumped the barricade at the National Stadium after the exhibition football match between English Premier League sides Liverpool and Crystal Palace on Friday night (July 15) are assisting ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Economy Continues On Road To Recovery
Despite the economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore has continued to attract strong foreign direct investment inflows. ( read original story ...)