A teenage blogger from Singapore whose supporters say is seeking asylum is in custody after being detained last week at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, U.S. immigration officials said Saturday. Amos Yee, 18, was detained Dec. 16 and remains in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Govt awaiting full resolution on detention of SAF vehicles in HK
SINGAPORE: A month after nine Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) armoured vehicles were detained in Hong Kong, the Singapore Government said it is still awaiting full resolution of this matter and return of its property by the Hong Kong government. Singapore's ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's manufacturing output up 11.9% in November
SINGAPORE: Industrial production in Singapore in November expanded at its fastest annual pace since March 2014, buoyed by strong electronics and pharmaceuticals output, data showed on Friday (Dec 23). Manufacturing output in November jumped 11.9 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore manufacturing output jumps 11.9% in November, much stronger than expected
SINGAPORE - Industrial production rose more strongly than expected last month, helped by big increases in the electronics and pharmaceuticals segments, although marine and offshore engineering output continued to plunge. Manufacturing output rose 11.9 per ... ( read original story ...)
Holiday shoppers in Singapore still love buying in-store
December marks the peak season for most retailers around the world hoping to cash in on the mad rush. CNBC took to one of Singapore's most bustling retail areas, Orchard Road, to get a pulse of this year's holiday retail trends, where shoppers were ... ( read original story ...)
Reducing Singapore's water dependence on Malaysia
But the burst of rainfall should not mask the real and deep water security issues facing Singapore, with one of its four taps - water from Johor's Linggiu dam, which channels water to treatment plants in the Johor River operated by both the state and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Motorshow 2017 – Over 16 new launches, VR experiences and more
The Singapore Motorshow 2017 packs a punch for car enthusiasts with more than 200 vehicles on display, new models and VR experiences. For the first time at Singapore Motorshow 2017, car enthusiasts will be transported to a whole new dimension of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore police investigate event HK activist addressed
SINGAPORE Singapore police are investigating a conference that Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong addressed via Skype without a permit, police and one of the event's organizers said on Friday. Singapore issued new public speaking rules in October to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Zoo's Inuka turns 26
SINGAPORE: A five-day celebration kicked off on Thursday (Dec 22) at the Singapore Zoo for locally born polar bear Inuka, which turns 26 this year. The polar bear had a birthday cake made of ice with salmon and minced beef, topped with a small helping of ... ( read original story ...)
Aberdeen Singapore Fund Inc (SGF) Announces $0.02 Quarterly Dividend
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Singapore dollar hits weakest in more than seven years
The Singapore dollar tumbled to its weakest since 2009, during the global financial crisis, and it may have further to go. The U.S. dollar was fetching as much as 1.4506 Singapore dollars on Tuesday afternoon local time, according to Reuters data, climbing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore convicts banker in 1MDB case
A Singapore banker has been convicted for his role in moving money that had originated from Malaysian state investment fund 1MDB. Yeo Jiawei was working for Swiss bank BSI at the time of the offences. The bank has since had its operations in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore dollar hits weakest in more than 7 years
The Singapore dollar tumbled to its weakest since 2009, during the global financial crisis, and it may have further to go. The US dollar was fetching as much as 1.4506 Singapore dollars on Tuesday afternoon local time, according to Reuters data ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shocked by 'vicious attack' on Berlin Christmas market: MFA
SINGAPORE: Singapore is "shocked" by a possible terror attack ... The ministry advised Singaporeans in Germany to monitor the local news closely and heed the instructions of local authorities, as well as to register with MFA if they have not done so. ( read original story ...)
Singapore tightens security against terror attacks
Police and security officers will also be deployed at year-end festivities such as the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown, which will see two major roads in the Civic District - St Andrew's Road and Connaught Drive - close for the celebration. Entertainment ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore condemns 'senseless act of violence' in Berlin: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday (Dec 20) condemned an attack on one of Berlin's most-visited Christmas markets as a "senseless act of violence". "I am shocked by the vicious attack last night at a Christmas market in one of ... ( read original story ...)