SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A ministerial committee set up to examine the future of a house that is at the center of a family feud between Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his two siblings said on Monday it had decided a future government of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore couple challenge annulment of marriage after sex change
The city-state voided the marriage last year, saying the operation made their partnership a same-sex union that is illegal under Singapore law. Singapore is a modern and vibrant society in many ways but attitudes towards homosexuality are still ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Home Prices Post Biggest Jump in Almost Eight Years
Singapore private home prices surged the most since 2010 as the property market staged a recovery from a four-year slump. An index tracking private residential prices jumped 3.1 percent in the three months ended March 31, according to a flash estimate from ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines : Political Conditions Singapore
As noted in the "History" of this Country Review, Singapore became a Crown Colony of Great Britain in 1946. Self-government under the aegis of Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew ensued as of 1959. Four year later, Singapore joined the Federation of Malaysia but ... ( read original story ...)
Human Rights Watch Declines Singapore’s Invite to ‘Fake News’ Hearing
SINGAPORE — Human Rights Watch declined on Friday an invitation from Singapore to give evidence at a public hearing on "fake news", saying the hearing was not a "true consultation" but a "media event". A parliamentary committee has been reviewing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore watchdog says Uber-Grab deal may have infringed competition
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s competition watchdog said it had reasonable grounds to suspect competition had been infringed by Uber Technologies Inc’s [UBER.UL] deal to sell its operations in Southeast Asia to rival ride-hailing firm Grab. In a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s competition watchdog says Uber-Grab deal infringes competition
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s competition watchdog said it had reasonable grounds to suspect competition had been infringed by Uber Technologies Inc’s [UBER.UL] deal to sell its Southeast Asia operations to rival ride-hailing firm Grab. In a rare ... ( read original story ...)
2018 Employee Engagement Trends: Singapore Employees Least Engaged Among Major Asian Markets
Singapore employee engagement levels remain flat at 59% ... To learn more about and download the full report, visit:www.aon.com/engagement18 About Aon Aon plc (NYSE:AON - News) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines unveils new cabin interior for Boeing 787-10 ‘Dreamliner’
Singapore Airlines, known for its luxurious high-end service, unveiled its newest cabin interior on Wednesday morning. Singapore Airlines becomes the first carrier to put a double bed in cabins The refreshed cabin – including a new “regional ... ( read original story ...)
What Trump Is Learning From Singapore — and Vice Versa
For Mr. Trump, the death penalty fits his favored straight-talking, tough-guy image. For Singapore, spinning “fake news” into a national security issue is a great opportunity to expand state control of the online space, where political discourse is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Tourism Board: Bollywood movies have entrenched Singapore as a must-visit destination among Indian travelers
Singapore is one of the most popular places among Indian tourists, helped by links between the two countries coming from entertainment and fashion. From being portrayed in Bollywood movies, to hosting a recent fashion show by Indian fashion designer Manish ... ( read original story ...)
British Airways employee accused of raping senior flight attendant during stop in Singapore: report
A source for British Airways added to the Daily Mail that the airline sent a “replacement crew” to Singapore to staff the flight, and a manager to “manage the crisis.” The alleged incident follows news of a female American Airlines passenger who ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: A guide to discovering the Lion City
Soak up the art National Gallery Singapore exhibits the largest collection of Southeast Asian art in the world in an interconnected complex linking the old Supreme Court and city hall buildings. Expansive courtrooms, hallways, offices and judges chambers ... ( read original story ...)
Tech giants express concern over Singapore plan to fight fake news
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Global tech giants including Facebook and Twitter on Thursday expressed concern about a possible Singapore plan to bring in a new law to tackle the threat of fake news, saying sufficient rules are already in place. Officials of ... ( read original story ...)
Promoted: Meet Martin Brundle in Singapore with Imagine Cruising
From iconic skylines to Grand Prix finishing lines, witness one of the biggest sporting events in the world with tickets to the Singapore Grand Prix and the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive event accompanied by F1 legend Martin Brundle; before enjoying a ... ( read original story ...)
Promoted: Meet Martin Bundle in Singapore with Imagine Cruising
From iconic skylines to Grand Prix finishing lines, witness one of the biggest sporting events in the world with tickets to the Singapore Grand Prix and the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive event accompanied by F1 legend Martin Brundle; before enjoying a ... ( read original story ...)