North-eastern states like Assam are emerging as new sources of nurses who want to work overseas. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Endures More Port Delays as 90% of Container Ships Arrive Late
Waiting times for incoming ships may have peaked, but delayed shipments at the port are still up 27 percent year-over-year, says FourKites.
Local golfer Chen Xingtong, 15, is youngest female to win Singapore Open Amateur C’ship
On July 5, the 15-year-old fan of Spanish Ducati rider Marc Marquez fulfilled her side of the bargain in style as she became the youngest player to win the ladies’ division of the 76th Singapore Open Amateur Championship.
Safety lapses found on Dutch dredging boat involved in Singapore oil spill
SINGAPORE: Serious lapses relating to fire safety and life-saving equipment aboard Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima were uncovered during an inspection by Singapore’s port authority in the wake of the worst oil spill here in a decade.
The Big Read: Singapore writers are going places but what’s the next chapter for SingLit?
In 2020, in the throes of the Covid-19 pandemic, Singaporean Kyla Zhao felt terribly isolated and homesick as a student at Stanford University in the United States.
Singapore gives the cane to another offender; Labour trounces Conservatives in UK election: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
71 offenders fined, 15 prosecuted over 5 years in Singapore crackdown on illegal short-term stays
For HDB flats, the minimum short-stay duration is 6 months, in order to prevent a high turnover of people coming and going in a neighbourhood.
Shopper at Singapore’s Ion Orchard hit by falling ceiling panel
SINGAPORE: A ceiling panel in the basement of Ion Orchard fell on Wednesday (July 3) evening, hitting a shopper on the head and causing her to sustain minor injuries.
Japanese man sentenced to 17.5 years in prison, and 20 strokes of the cane in Singapore for rape
A Japanese hairstylist has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison and 20 strokes of the cane in Singapore this week for what the judge described as a “brutal and cruel” sexual assault and rape of a ...
Tesla Unveils a New Rear-wheel Drive Version of the Model 3 for Singapore, Starting at $51,300 (SGD 69,300)
This new Model 3 version boasts a lower price tag of approximately 372,700 Yuan compared to the standard rear-wheel drive variant ...
Singapore’s electoral boundaries: These are the wards to watch
FIVE constituencies have seen their voter numbers increase by more than 10,000 since the 2020 General Election, the latest figures from Singapore’s updated voter rolls show. Read more at The Business ...
Singapore Is Making Life Tougher for Global Talent
For a nation that trumpets an open and free economy, the idea that it’s restricting jobs for foreigners could do more harm than good.
Non-native monitor lizard found in Singapore flat casts spotlight on illegal exotic pet trade
The non-native monitor lizard that wandered into a Punggol flat recently has cast a spotlight on the exotic pet trade in Singapore. It has raised concerns about how big the market is and the impact non-native animals can have on local biodiversity.
Japanese man sentenced to 17.5 years in prison, 20 strokes of the cane in Singapore
A Japanese hairstylist has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison and 20 strokes of the cane in Singapore this week for what the judge described as a “brutal and cruel” sexual assault and rape of a dr ...
Top 44 Free Things To Do in Singapore (Jul 2024): Toy-Themed “Play:Date” Pop-Up, The Plantsman’s Fair, and More
Bored as well as broke? We’ve got good news for you. This July, there’s a plethora of markets, events, and activities to keep you entertained at zero cost. Visit Singapore's first and biggest ...
Can Young Lions finally dislodge themselves from the bottom of the Singapore Premier League?
A week later, Young Lions found themselves trailing 2-0 to Tanjong Pagar United and somehow once again pulled off a comeback for a 3-2 triumph again -- courtesy of another winner in the final ten ...