China’s Defence Minister has told a concerned world to “mind your own business” in a major address explaining Xi Jinping’s “Chinese wisdom” on international security relations.
Exclusive: World’s spy chiefs meet in secret conclave in Singapore
Senior officials from about two dozen of the world's major intelligence agencies held a secret meeting on the fringes of the Shangri-La Dialogue security meeting in Singapore this weekend, five people told Reuters.
Toh Wei Soong wins silver for Singapore’s first medal at 2023 Asean Para Games
The 24-year-old touched the wall in 5min 16.84sec, behind defending champion Ernie Agat Gawilan (4:58.78) from the Philippines. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Me & My Money: Finance exec shuts out market noise, avoids tracking returns too often
This finance executive has hit on the strategy of ignoring the daily, monthly and even annual returns of his portfolio. Read more at straitstimes.com.
There Was A Real-Life ‘Squid Game’ Event In Singapore And An Indian Man Won
Interestingly, Selvam Arumugam had never even heard of 'Squid Game' before participating and winning the event.
More than 1,000 mobile phone lines terminated in crackdown on scam syndicate activities
Two people were also arrested in the three-week police operation, with around 50 bank accounts frozen and more than S$210,000 seized.
Factory activity in S’pore drops for third straight month due to protracted electronics downturn
The Singapore Purchasing Managers’ Index fell by 0.2 point to 49.5 following drops in March and April. Read more at straitstimes.com.
At Singapore Parley, Defense Secretary Decries Communist China’s ‘Coercion and Bullying’ of American Allies
He endorses Washington's vision of a ‘free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific within a world of rules and rights’ as the best course to counter ...
What next for HSBC after preventing Ping An from carving up Hong Kong’s largest bank, quelling shareholder revolt?
For much of the past year, HSBC, the largest of Hong Kong's three currency-issuing banks, has faced pressure from its biggest shareholder, Ping An Insurance Group, and a vocal contingent of frustrated ...
Shangri-La Latest: Singapore Hopes US, China Will Resume Talks
Defense chiefs from around the world gathered in Singapore for Asia’s largest security forum to discuss major threats as tensions rise between the US and China.
Caterer linked to outbreak in Singapore with 89 sick
Authorities in Singapore have suspended operations at a food business after it was linked to almost 90 illnesses. A total of 89 people reported gastroenteritis symptoms after consuming food prepared by Nosh Cuisine Pte between May 17 and 29. Six people ...
A door-to-door solution for donating unwanted items to charity has come to Singapore
Share At Door Step was founded in India in 2015, and has just launched in Singapore in response to demand for the service, which arranges for stuff to be picked up from people's doorsteps ...
AskST: How do I prepare for haze in Singapore?
SINGAPORE -This year’s hot and dry season, expected to be prolonged and more intense, has arrived, bringing with it a higher risk of transboundary haze in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
New balloting system in Singapore reduces land costs for places of worship | Video
Prices of land allocated for places of worship in Singapore could cost about 10 per cent less with the new balloting system, say some analysts. Religious organisations welcome the move and say this will allow them to redirect money to fund other community services.
VIDEO: PM urges China and US to re-engage in Singapore speech
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Ukraine’s defence minister visits Singapore for security forum
Ukraine's Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov is visiting Singapore, where an international conference called the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue is being held. On the sidelines, he met with his counterparts from Singapore,