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Pro-democracy activist Nathan Law is denied entry to Singapore
Singapore denied entry to Nathan Law, one of the student leaders of the 2014 pro-democracy Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong, after he arrived in the city state on Saturday to attend a conference.
Singapore’s 1st-generation MRT trains retire after close to 38 years of service
"Sorry you have to go."Those were the parting words from SMRT train captain Mohd Zaidi Sulaiman, 52, when he spoke to AsiaOne and other media about the soon-to-be retired Kawasaki Heavy Industries ...
Woman dies after falling from Toa Payoh block in Singapore, believed to have been maid cleaning window
A woman was found lying motionless at the foot of a Toa Payoh HDB block in Singapore on Sept 25 and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Singapore re-elected to governing body of UN aviation agency ICAO
"Singapore is honoured to be re-elected to the ICAO council. The strong international leadership by ICAO, with support from member states and industry, will enable governments, industry and ...
[UPDATED] Singapore Cancels Suspension, Hangs Malaysian Datchinamurthy
The 39-year-old was originally sentenced to be hanged in 2022 but a legal challenge granted him a stay of execution.
As the last of Singapore’s first MRT trains retires, a veteran captain reflects on 30 years at the controls
The first-generation MRT trains have been fully decommissioned, marking the end of an era for both commuters and train operators.
Singapore urges UN to curb Security Council vetoes and reform for greater inclusivity
"We need a more representative and a more inclusive UN that reflects current realities," says Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
Singapore May be Shielded from US Pharma Tariffs, Gan Says
New US levies on pharmaceuticals may not have an “immediate impact” on Singapore’s drugmakers, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said, adding the island may pursue a ceiling on tariff rates similar ...
Shangri-La’s Flagship Hotel Is A Serene Tropical Oasis In The Heart Of Singapore
The sprawling garden property is the flagship hotel from the Shangri-La group. Built in 1971, it’s expanded to a three-tower resort with nearly 800 rooms in the decades since. But it’s only improved ...
Singapore’s drug makers may be shielded from US pharmaceutical tariffs: Deputy PM Gan
Singapore’s pharmaceutical firms have built capacity in the US or have plans to do, and are also seeking clarity on whether an exemption is likely.
US tariffs threaten $3.1 billion of Singapore’s pharma exports, trade talks ongoing
Pharmaceutical companies in Singapore are seeking clarification on whether they would qualify for an exemption from steep tariffs imposed by the United States on their goods, Singapore's Deputy Prime ...
Pharmaceutical firms in Singapore clarifying tariff exemption eligibility, many have plans to invest in US: DPM Gan
Singapore’s pharmaceutical exports are worth about S$4 billion (US$3.1 billion), making up 13 per cent of its domestic exports to the US.
Singapore signals tougher stance on drink driving with review of alcohol limits
The current limit is no more than 35mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, or nothing above 80mg of alcohol for every 100ml of blood. At present, a first-time offender convicted of drink driving may be ...
Singapore’s strongest defence, deterrence not weapons but ‘collective will’ to fight for beliefs: Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s strongest defence and deterrence is not any weapon system, but its people's “collective will” to fight for what they believe in, Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing said in ...
F1 Academy announces Singapore driver replacement after Aiva Anagnostiadis suffers injury
After fracturing her left foot in training, Aiva Anagnostiadis will miss Singapore's round six of the 2025 F1 Academy season ...