SINGAPORE - Local stocks opened 0.2 per cent lower on Thursday (Nov 30), with the Straits Times Index losing 5.76 points to 3,433.23 as at 9.03am. The STI fell as a selloff in technology shares from Apple to Amazon.com dragged down major US indices overnight. ( read original story ...)
Virtual Reality Makes Real Splash at Singapore ATF
Underlining the growing importance of virtual reality, Singapore minister Chee Hong Tat announced the first two VR titles that are part of a partnership with Discovery Networks Asia Pacific. The pair, “Abandoned,” by Hiverlab and Burning Bush Films ... ( read original story ...)
Embracing Tech, Digitalization, Transparency All Key to Success in Singapore Bunker Market, Says New Physical Supplier
CNC Petroleum Pte Ltd (CNC Petroleum), a new physical bunker in Singapore, says embracing digitalization and other technology is key to its success in the world's biggest bunker market. As Ship & Bunker previously reported, CNC Petroleum received its ... ( read original story ...)
Bye Bye Boring Singapore
For all its riches, the one thing Singapore lacks is honest-to-goodness risk-taking. Back in 2002, as the city-state was emerging from its worst recession since 1964, the government was getting impatient over the economy's disproportionate reliance on ... ( read original story ...)
India, Singapore sign deal to boost cooperation in maritime security
New Delhi: India and Singapore on Wednesday signed an agreement to deepen cooperation in maritime security and called for ensuring freedom of navigation in critical sea lanes in the backdrop of China’s increasing assertiveness in the region. “The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Brunei Conclude Military Exercise
This month, Singapore and Brunei carried out another iteration of one of their annual military exercises. The drills, which came amid a series of other interactions as well, highlighted the ongoing defense ties between the two fellow Southeast Asian states. ( read original story ...)
The changing nature of Singapore’s swingers scene
Singapore may consistently rank among the world’s freest economies, but the city remains highly conservative – on the surface. Numerous pornographic websites are blocked by the state and homosexual acts still warrant jail terms. Digital disruption ... ( read original story ...)
The new Chee Soon Juan? Singapore activist Jolovan Wham defiant after court charges
A Singaporean civil activist facing the prospect of imprisonment for organising small-scale public protests has urged his compatriots to question why peaceful assemblies are criminalised, as rights groups and observers once again piled pressure on the ... ( read original story ...)
Eye on China: India and Singapore ink naval pact
Singapore's proposal to expand the "Code of Unplanned Encounters ... to resources in accordance with the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times of India news app ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore charges activist for organising assemblies without permit, showing ‘blatant disregard for the law’
Singapore authorities charged human rights activist Jolovan Wham on Wednesday for organising public assemblies without a police permit, prompting rights groups to call on the government to guarantee the right to peaceful assembly. The 37-year-old Wham, the ... ( read original story ...)
India, Singapore vow to deepen defence ties, ensure freedom of navigation
NEW DELHI: India and Singapore today signed an agreement to deepen cooperation in the maritime security domain and called for ensuring freedom of navigation in critical sea lanes against the backdrop of China's increasing military manoeuvres in the Indo ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares end lackluster as weak financials weigh
Singapore stocks ended little changed on Wednesday, tracking mixed Asian shares amidst caution over the latest missile test by North Korea and concerns at recent softness in Chinese shares. Stocks in Seoul fell as investors considered the latest ... ( read original story ...)
India to provide naval support to Singapore
Visiting Singapore defence minister Ng Eng Hen ... in addition to holding joint combat exercises with the country. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times of India news app for your device. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Drop Case Against Peaceful Protester
The Singapore Police Force, in a November 28 news release announcing that Wham would be charged, highlighted the fact that Singapore citizens can organize public assemblies without a permit “in accordance with the rules” at Speakers’ Corner. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Defence Minister – first foreign VIP to fly in a LCA
Singapore Defence Minister, Ng Eng Hen, on Tuesday became the first foreign dignitary to fly in the indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft that is being inducted by the Indian Air Force. The half an hour sortie in a two-seater trainer version of the LCA ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Defence Minister hails Tejas fighter jet as ‘excellent’
Singapore Air Force is holding joint military training with their Indian counterpart at the Kalaikunda airbase. Kalaikunda: Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen on Tuesday hailed India's indigenously-built multi-role light combat aircraft Tejas as ... ( read original story ...)