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Two more German-made Type 218SG submarines will join the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) fleet from 2024, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced at the International Maritime Defence Exhibition on Tuesday (May 16). A study by JobTech revealed that ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore has been seeking to replace older submersible craft ... Indonesia plans to deploy three 1,400-ton submarines that were built in Germany and South Korea, according to Yonhap news agency. ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Singapore will acquire two new German-made submarines to modernise its navy and keep pace with the growth of naval forces in Asia, the country's defence minister said today. The two Type-218SG submarines will join the Republic of Singapore Navy ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE Flights from Terminal 2 at Singapore's Changi airport will face significant delays after a fire was quickly doused on Tuesday, authorities said. Smoke coming through the air vents set off a fire alarm, prompting evacuation of the terminal ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE Organizers of Singapore's Pink Dot gay pride rally have warned foreigners and those who are not permanent residents of the city-state to steer clear of this year's event, following rule changes aimed at keeping foreigners out of domestic politics. ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE Forget about soft drinks and potato chips - a "vending machine" in Singapore is offering up luxury vehicles, including Bentleys, Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Used car seller Autobahn Motors opened a futuristic 15-story showroom in December, with ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore's Pink Dot LGBT rights rally will only allow Singaporean ... especially those of a political or controversial nature," Mr Shanmugam was quoted as saying by Channel News Asia. Human rights group Amnesty International said it was concerned that ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Legal history was made on Thursday (May 11) after renowned British lawyer and arbitration expert Toby Landau became the first Queen’s Counsel (QC) to be called to the Singapore bar since independence. In his speech welcoming Mr Landau and ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore and Malaysia are about to get their own version of singing contest The Voice - but the catch is that it only wants contestants who can perform in Mandarin, a move that has prompted mixed reactions. It has also exposed the uncomfortable realities ... ( read original story ...)

One of Britain's greatest racers, Sir Stirling Moss, is out of hospital after 134 days in medical care in Singapore. The news was confirmed via a statement on Sir Stirling's official website, which said he is 'thrilled to be back where he belongs'. ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE — Last year, American law enforcement officials pressed the Swiss bank UBS about Henry Hsiaw, a Taiwan-born American whom they accused of failing to file tax returns. The world has changed since the days when Swiss banks stood as the peak of ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore has not suffered any terrorist attacks since the mid-1990s. Despite the absence of any attacks, Singapore is increasingly vulnerable to terrorism and is a potential target for transnational militant groups from neighbouring countries, insider ... ( read original story ...)

That the mergers were done on the basis of protecting elitism was a widely-held belief. On the Facebook page of Singapore’s cable news television Channel NewsAsia, where the news was shared, commentator Alan Wong remarked: “Brilliant move or limiting ... ( read original story ...)

HARARE Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is seeking advanced treatment in Singapore for eye problems caused by old age that can make it look as if he has dozed off in public, his spokesman told a state-owned newspaper. The 93-year-old Mugabe is often ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) said on Thursday it has reached an agreement to buy a refining and petrochemical plant owned by Jurong Aromatics (JAC) in Singapore that will boost its output and meet demand in Asia. The company expects to complete the ... ( read original story ...)

Elim Chew is one of Singapore's most colourful entrepreneurs. From her days as a hairdresser in London, to running restaurants and farms in Asia, she has some business advice for just about anyone willing to listen. Sharanjit Leyl joined her one morning ... ( read original story ...)