In the first doubles, Thailand's Benyapa Aimsaard and Supissara Paewsampran cruised past Jin Yu Jia and Li Zheng Yan 21-6, 21-10 to extend Thailand's lead. Experienced world number 8 Ratchanok Intanon ...
Inside the secret Albatross file on Singapore’s Separation from Malaysia
Explore insights into Singapore's separation from Malaysia with "The Albatross File," revealing decisions that led to independence. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Viral post triggers India vs Singapore work culture debate after man says, ‘Had to invent tragedy to get Friday off’
A machine learning engineer working in Singapore said he no longer has to “invent tragedies” just to take a Friday off. Instead of requesting time off with excuses, he said he simply informs his ...
Singapore consumer watchdog raps Courts, Prism+ for misleading website features
The watchdog urges consumers to review their shopping carts, verify payment amounts and question urgency claims Read more at The Business Times.
Inside the 25 days that changed Singapore and Malaysia’s fate
Singapore’s split from Malaysia in August 1965 was set in motion by an off-the-cuff suggestion from Goh Keng Swee, then Singapore’s finance minister, ...
SEA Games 2025: Singapore clinch first medal with badminton women’s team bronze
Singapore will take on defending champions Indonesia in the men’s team semi-final later in the day. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Customs seizes largest inland haul of contraband cigarettes this year, over $1.87m in taxes evaded
A total of 17,279 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes and a van were seized by Singapore Customs in its largest inland haul this year, with the total duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) evaded ...
Albatross File reveals Malaysia-Singapore power struggle; Pregnant DBS banker foils $200k scam despite victim yelling at her: Singapore live news
The Albatross File shows Singapore’s independence was a planned "bloodless coup". Pregnant DBS banker Fionice Teoh foiled a $200,000 scam despite hostility from the victim.
‘Always,’ ‘Riverstone’ Win Top Prizes at Singapore Film Festival
Chen Deming's 'Always' claimed the top prize at the Singapore International Film Festival's Silver Screen Awards, taking home best Asian feature film.
Singapore’s independence ‘hardly foreordained’: Albatross File shows separation from Malaysia suggested by Goh Keng Swee, says SM Lee
The Albatross File — created, named and kept by Singapore's first Defence Minister Dr Goh Keng Swee — sheds new and never before published insights on the story of Singapore's separation from Malaysia ...
New book sheds light on Singapore’s secret negotiations for independence
Dr Goh Keng Swee proposed a separation, even as Mr Lee Kuan Yew preferred a looser federation. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s independence was not inevitable; key leaders on both sides pushed for separation: SM Lee
Racial tensions and political pressure led to Separation, and the Albatross File kept by Dr Goh Keng Swee revealed his push for a clean break. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.
Singapore High Commissioner to India misses staffer’s wedding amid IndiGo flight chaos, attends virtually instead
Singapore's high commissioner to India Simon Wong was forced to attend a staff member's wedding virtually, amid mass cancellations by India flight carrier IndiGo in the country.Posting on X on Dec 5, ...
Football: Singapore beaten 3-1 by Timor-Leste, putting Young Lions on brink of SEA Games elimination
BANGKOK: Singapore's Young Lions are on the brink of Southeast Asian (SEA) Games elimination after a 1-3 humbling at the hands of Timor-Leste on Saturday (Dec 6). A first-half Vabio Canavaro double ...
Amid rising health concerns, should Singapore limit or ban ultra-processed foods?
Ultra-processed foods are entrenched in Singaporeans' busy routines and the country's import-reliant food ecosystem. But as global debate heats up over their health risks, experts say the case for ...
Deepa Mehta Reflects on Career, ‘Water’ Controversy and Staying Independent at Singapore Film Festival
Deepa Mehta discusses her controversial 'Elements' trilogy, and her commitment to independent filmmaking at Singapore International Film Festival.