Thailand cruise turns out to be the misadventure of a lifetime for one travel writer, who realised she had made ‘a horrible mistake’ soon after stepping aboard. ( read original story ...)
Malaysian on Singapore’s death row sees hope with new song launch
A Malaysian on death row in Singapore is sending a message of peace and love from behind bars through his lyrics, seeking forgiveness and mercy for himself and others in a similar position. The song ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore announces candidature for election to United Nation’s main drug policymaking body
SINGAPORE: Singapore has announced its intention to run for membership in the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), said the Ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economic recovery continues though GDP growth ebbs slighty
Singapore's gross domestic product (GDP) grew for the third consecutive quarter, expanding by an estimated 2 per cent in the first three months of the year, the Ministry of Trade and Industry ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore blogger crowdfunds over US$100,000 to pay PM defamation damages
A Singaporean activist said on Friday (April 16) he had raised S$144,389 ($108,200) through social media to cover defamation damages he had to pay Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the second such ... ( read original story ...)
After much uncertainty, Singapore’s divers eye final shot at qualifying for Tokyo Olympics
SINGAPORE: National diver Mark Lee had put off retiring from the sport for a final shot at the world’s biggest stage - eating right, training ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to run for membership in main drug policy making body of the UN
SINGAPORE - Singapore intends to run for membership in the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the main drug policy making body of the UN.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
FM holds phone talks with diplomats of Morocco, India and Singapore
VOV.VN - Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita discussed bilateral cooperation and coordination at ... ( read original story ...)
Both new community cases in Singapore had tested negative for COVID-19 multiple times
SINGAPORE: The two new community cases reported in Singapore on Friday (Apr 16) had tested negative for COVID-19 multiple times during their ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s exports rise at faster pace of 12.1% in March | Video
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew at a faster pace of 12.1 per cent in March from a year ago, up from the 4.2 per cent growth in February. Export growth far exceeded forecasts in a ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Beverage defers plans for US$2 billion Singapore IPO of regional beer assets
SINGAPORE: Thai Beverage said on Friday (Apr 16) it was postponing the plan to sell a 20 per cent stake in its regional beer business through a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Blogger Crowdfunds Over $100,000 to Pay PM Defamation Damages
A Singaporean activist said on Friday he had raised S$144,389 ($108,200) through social media to cover defamation damages he had to pay Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the second such crowdfunding ... ( read original story ...)
Grab mulls secondary Singapore listing – sources
Southeast Asia's ride hailing and delivery giant Grab Holdings is considering a secondary listing in its home market Singapore after completing a Nasdaq listing via a $40 billion SPAC merger, ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Grab considering secondary Singapore listing after U.S. SPAC merger – sources
Grab Holdings, Southeast Asia's ride-hailing to delivery giant, is considering a secondary listing in its home market of Singapore after completing a Nasdaq listing via a $40 billion SPAC merger, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore activist crowdfunds $108,000 to pay PM libel damages
A Singaporean activist has raised $108,000 he owes Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in defamation damages, the second time this month a government critic turned to the public to fund payments to the ... ( read original story ...)
Northern Trust to set up electronic foreign exchange pricing engine in Singapore
Northern Trust has announced that it will set up a new electronic foreign exchange (eFX) pricing engine in Singapore, in partnership with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). According to a ... ( read original story ...)