Singapore is known for its cleanliness and efficiency, but there’s much more to this Asian metropolis than its spotless reputation. Alongside the gleaming malls and shining streets lies a city full of ...
Singapore Approves Mandatory Caning for Scammers — Here’s the Full List of Offences Punishable by the Cane
Singapore passes law imposing caning for scammers and syndicate recruiters — six to 24 strokes — as fraud cases surge to 60% of total crime.
Singapore’s first ambassador to China, SBC visionary Cheng Tong Fatt dies aged 96
SINGAPORE: Dr Cheng Tong Fatt, a pioneer civil servant and diplomat who held key roles across Singapore's public service - including establishing Mediacorp's precursor, the Singapore Broadcasting ...
Singapore revokes tax incentives for two family offices with links to Cambodia’s Prince Group
The discussion on this matter in parliament also saw Workers' Party MP Kenneth Tiong apologising after saying National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat had asked a "stupid question".
Singapore, aware of ‘opportunity that lies ahead, name squad for Hong Kong decider
Lee, whose exploits against India prompted the Football Association of Singapore to keep him on in the interim role for the Hong Kong game -- even though they are understood to be closing in on a ...
Lee Kuan Yew’s youngest son slams Singapore’s plan to preserve family home as national monument
(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File) KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore’s plan to preserve founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s home as a national monument was condemned by his youngest son Tuesday, ...
Singapore replaces ’30 by 30′ food sustainability goal with targets for specific food categories
The new targets are for local farms to supply 20 per cent of the local consumption of fibre and 30 per cent of the local consumption of protein by 2035.
Singapore art investment firm’s abrupt closure leaves wages unpaid, artworks unreturned; police report lodged
Several employees say they were given no warning before the firm’s closure and are now seeking help over unpaid wages and CPF contributions.
FirstFT: Singapore plans to turn Lee Kuan Yew’s residence into national monument
We start in Singapore, where the government has announced it plans to turn late prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s former home into a national monument. The decision is the latest chapter in the ...
Singapore’s 38 Oxley Road: will latest move to gazette site end Lee family feud?
Lee Hsien Yang, the younger son of founding PM Lee Kuan Yew, says he is considering his response but maintains the entire house is a private space.
Singapore plans to designate site of founding father Lee Kuan Yew’s home as national monument
Singapore's government said on Monday it plans to gazette the site of the home of the city-state's first prime minister as a national monument, following a bitter dispute between Lee Kuan Yew's ...
After 60 years of Singapore’s nationhood, multiculturalism has become its defining trait – but not without some house rules
Many Singaporeans surveyed in a study agreed that multiculturalism is a core tenet of the national identity, but somewhat paradoxically, a substantial portion also said immigrants are a threat to that ...
Premier Li Qiang to visit Singapore as China looks to shore up ties
Premier Li Qiang will arrive in Singapore on Saturday for a two-day visit that the Chinese foreign ministry said aimed to deepen cooperation and reaffirm a shared commitment to multilateralism. The ...
Pannir Selvam executed in Singapore following legal process, says Home Ministry
Pannir Selvam Pranthaman was executed after undergoing the full legal process under Singaporean law, says the Home Ministry.
Singapore’s melting pot of multiculturalism seeks balance between old and new flavours
Many Singaporeans surveyed in a study agreed that multiculturalism is a core tenet of the national identity, but somewhat paradoxically, a substantial portion also said immigrants are a threat to that ...
Singapore and South Korea upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership
Singapore and South Korea have upgraded ties to Strategic Partnership as both countries mark 50 years of diplomatic relations. This includes eight deals in areas such as public sector cooperation, ...