The MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement is Singapore's 29th free trade agreement and its first trade pact with the founding members of the bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
French student behind straw-licking stunt in Singapore fined
A French student was fined 600 Singapore dollars ($465) after pleading guilty Thursday to a public nuisance charge in Singapore for filming himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine ...
Singapore acquires founding father Lee Kuan Yew’s home, ends bitter family feud
Singapore's founding father's home is now in possession of the government, ending a close to decade-long family dispute over the property.
Singapore in “Exploratory” Talks on Possible GCAP Involvement
The Republic of Singapore has expressed its first interest in joining a 6th Generation fighter programme only a week after Canada joined GCAP as an ...
Massive Attack investigated after reports of pro-Palestinian display in Singapore show
The UK band reportedly expressed pro-Palestinian sentiments during a performance.
Singapore’s Wave Films Taps Former Cambodian Broadcasting Chief Dave Ulmer To Drive U.S. Expansion
Production services outfit Wave Films has tapped Dave Ulmer, former CEO of Cambodian Broadcasting Service, as an Exec Producer based in Los Angeles.
Singapore’s first Concours d’Elegance brings rare vintage cars to IMBA this August
If you're the kind of person who slows down every time a vintage Ferrari drives past, here's one for you: a new Singapore car show is bringing together some of the world's rarest classics, and you'll ...
Singapore employment grows in Q2 despite global uncertainty, even as retrenchments rise
Unemployment rates remained low and broadly stable, said the Manpower Ministry in an advance release of its quarterly labour force report.
This free night-time light trail in Bras Basah-Bugis transforms Singapore’s myths into interactive art
The free night-time experience that runs from Aug 1 to Sep 5 features five light installations inspired by Singapore's myths, folklore, legends and everyday superstitions.
Singapore adds more jobs in Q2 even as retrenchments rose
Discover the latest Singapore labour market data showing a rise in retrenchments alongside job growth in the second quarter of 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Catalan leader looks to Singapore’s housing model as he deepens Asia ties
Catalan President Salvador Illa says Singapore's public housing model offers lessons for Europe, as he seeks closer economic cooperation in logistics, technology, agri-food and air connectivity.
French student pleads guilty and is fined for a straw-licking stunt in Singapore
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, admitted to licking the straw and returning it to a vending machine in what lawyers described as a social media stunt.
Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt
The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.
Singapore Selects Thales for Next-generation AI-powered Air Traffic Management System Serving One of Asia’s Busiest Airspaces
A next-generation system to support the growth of regional air traffic As Singapore prepares to meet rising demand for air travel, the NexGen ATMS will play a pivotal role in introducing a fully ...
FAR AI opens first international office in Singapore
SINGAPORE, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FAR.AI, an independent nonprofit research organization dedicated to the trustworthy and secure development of advanced AI, today announced the opening of its ...
5 new restaurants in Singapore to check out this February 2026
February always passes in a flurry, and this year, it's bound to fly by exceptionally fast, with the Chinese New Year holidays smack dab in the middle of the month. In between reunion dinners and ...