Singapore’s Indian-origin Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Singh, is set to go on trial in mid-October on two charges of lying in Parliament regarding former parliamentarian Raeesah Khan's case. His ...
US, China Defense Chiefs Seek More Than a Handshake in Singapore
The US and Chinese military chiefs managed little more than a handshake before dinner during an annual defense conference in Singapore last year. This time around they’re aiming higher, but not by ...
US, Chinese defence chiefs meet for the first time at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
It is the first in-person meeting at this level between the two sides in 18 months. Read more at straitstimes.com.
World defense officials hold talks in Singapore with tensions between China and the US as backdrop
Top defense officials, government leaders and diplomats from around the world are gathering in Singapore for Asia’s premier security forum this weekend, which comes at a time of increasing tension ...
US, Chinese defence chiefs set to meet in Singapore
Singapore (AFP) – The US and Chinese defence chiefs were in Singapore on Friday for a major security forum where they are set to hold rare direct talks, with Taiwan and other flashpoint disputes expected to dominate the three-day event. The meeting ...
Women in Singapore have much to celebrate – but having choices doesn’t remove challenges
Following the “man or bear” trend in the United States to a Kansas City Chiefs player’s regressive convocation speech has made CNA Lifestyle’s Grace Yeoh glad to live in Singapore. But women here are not immune to similar entrenched gendered beliefs that underpin the issues happening abroad.
Singapore stocks open muted on Friday; STI up 0.02%
SINGAPORE stocks began trading on Friday (May 31) morning in slightly positive territory, after global markets closed mixed overnight. The Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.02 per cent or 0.64 point to 3,324.02 as at 9.02 am. Across the broader market ...
Investigation Reveals Terrifying Five Seconds in Timeline of Turbulent Singapore Airlines Flight
Preliminary findings by Singapore’s Transport Safety Investigation Bureau found that the airplane dropped 178 ft. in less than five seconds.
Arrest of Wang Yunhe in Singapore, alleged to have run world’s largest botnet, a major blow to cybercrime: experts
Cybersecurity experts say his recent arrest in Singapore will deal serious damage to the criminals that relied on his botnet to support identity theft, child exploitation and financial fraud.
Singapore Releases Initial Report on Deadly Turbulence That Hit Flight
A man died and more than 70 other people were injured last week when a flight to Singapore from London hit sudden turbulence.
Singapore Boy, 10, Solves Rubik’s Cube In Under 11 Seconds While Juggling Balls
Guinness World Records shared a video of the boy's incredible achievement on Instagram on May 29, more than a month after the record.
Singapore to Free Up More Power for Data Center Expansions
Singapore aims to increase the amount of power it allocates for data centers by as much as 35%, according to Janil Puthucheary, senior minister of state at the Ministry of Communications and Information.
Port congestion in Singapore leads to some liners skipping calls here
PORT congestion in Singapore has forced some liners to skip the world’s top transhipment hub, as delays at the city-state have reached “critical levels” of up to seven days, an industry intelligence website wrote.
Singapore pushes for green data centers as growing AI demand strains energy resources
The city-state launched a green data center roadmap on Thursday "to support our ambitions for the digital economy" as demand for AI and computing grows.
Singapore court sentences ‘brazen’ man, 41, to six years’ jail for attempted rape and molestation of stepdaughter
A 41-year-old man was sentenced to six years and seven months’ jail and eight strokes of the cane yesterday for the attempted rape and molestation of
Shipping delays, higher freight rates: Ports in Asia, including Singapore, see heavy congestion
Port operator PSA Singapore is working closely with shipping lines to mitigate disruptions, and communicating with vessels on their arrival times and volume information in advance.