Singapore midfielder Hafiz Abu Sujad to join Thai club BBCU

Hafiz Abu Sujad (left) will be leaving S.League club Tampines Rovers for Bangkok-based BBCU F.C. Singapore national and Tampines Rovers midfielder, Hafiz Abu Sujad, will be plying his trade in Thailand this coming season. Speaking exclusively to Yahoo ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore fans want F1 race to continue: survey

LONDON Formula One fans in Singapore are keen for the race to remain there, despite negotiations between organizers and F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone seemingly stalled, according to a survey conducted by British research firm YouGov. The contract for the ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore to Deliver New Growth Map With Economy Under Strain

Economy expanded least since 2009 last year as exports slumped Working population is set to decrease in coming years Singapore is due to deliver a blueprint outlining strategies to boost the economy as the export-dependent nation seeks new growth engines. ( read original story ...)

Singapore needs new diplomatic strategy

Singapore may get back its nine military vehicles that were seized in Hong Kong in November but whether it can regain credibility within Southeast Asia as a diplomatic leader is another question. Singapore's carefully crafted reputation as an advocate of ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore-registered ship involved in collision off Johor port

SINGAPORE: A collision between a Singapore-registered container vessel and a Gibraltar-registered container vessel off Pasir Gudang Port, Johor Malaysia on Tuesday (Jan 3) resulted in about 300 tonnes of oil spillage in the surrounding waters, the ... ( read original story ...)

More than 60% of perfect IB scores from Singapore

SINGAPORE: The 1,849 students who took the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma examinations in Singapore in November 2016 performed strongly, with 97.32 per cent passing and 57 scoring the maximum possible 45 points, according to the IB foundation ... ( read original story ...)

'Sliced' sea turtle found dead on Singapore beach

The 46-year-old real estate managing director told BBC News that he found the carcass washed ashore ... said that he was "puzzled" as to why such a huge and rare animal was coming to Singapore shores. "This was very tragic to see. I hope we as human ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Home Prices Fall for Third Year Amid Government Curbs

Singapore home prices fell 3 percent in 2016, the third straight year of declines as the government held steadfast on property cooling measures. An index tracking private residential prices fell 0.4 percent in the three months ended Dec. 31 from the ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore's Q4 GDP growth surprises as manufacturing rebounds

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's economy posted surprisingly strong growth in the fourth quarter, although the outlook is clouded by China's slowdown and risks of rising global trade protectionism under the incoming Trump Administration. A rebound in ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore economy likely grew more than 1 pct in 2016 – PM

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's economy probably grew more than 1 percent in 2016 but the government is keeping a close watch on the labour market as it has shown signs of weakening, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Saturday. Singapore's trade ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore condemns Istanbul night club attack

The Singapore Embassy in Ankara is also in close contact with the local Turkish authorities on this incident, MFA stated. It said Singaporeans in Turkey are advised to exercise vigilance and should monitor the local news and follow the instructions of the ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore rings in the New Year with parties, fireworks

SINGAPORE: Singaporeans welcomed in 2017 with celebrations islandwide from Suntec City, to Marina Bay, to the heartlands. For the first time, Mediacorp held its countdown party at Suntec City. Taking place right next to the Fountain of Wealth, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore economy likely grew more than 1 percent in 2016: PM

SINGAPORE Singapore's economy probably grew more than 1 percent in 2016 but the government is keeping a close watch on the labor market as it has shown signs of weakening, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Saturday. Singapore's trade-reliant economy ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore floorball looks ahead after dismal world championships

SINGAPORE: For the national men's floorball team, 2016 ended in a whimper after they finished last at the world championships they had worked so hard to reach. The 2015 SEA Games champions have had a roller-coaster year, with former president Sani Mohamed ... ( read original story ...)