Singapore’s beaches were deserted over the weekend, thanks to an oil slick spanning over 30 kilometres along its southern coastline. As clean-up efforts are underway, Asia First investigates the impact of the petrochemical spill on Singapore’s environment and wildlife.
Singapore’s ‘shophouses’ are catching the eye of the rich, with some forking out tens of millions
Shophouses are colonial-era buildings — with some built as early as the 1840s — that are under a government conservation program.
Singapore authorities investigating Seatrium over potential offences linked to Brazil corruption case
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the police's Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) are conducting a joint investigation and have asked Seatrium for more information.
Singapore golfer Shannon Tan encouraged by joint-3rd finish ahead of Olympics
This is her best finish at a Ladies European Tour event since her debut victory in February’s Magical Kenya Open. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ashwath Kaushik, 8, wants to be youngest chess grandmaster in Singapore
Ashwath, who is currently two rungs below grandmaster, made headlines by beating a 37-year-old grandmaster in February. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Oil spill cleanup underway in Singapore after Van Oord dredger rams bunker tanker
Public told to steer clear of popular beaches and other cleanup areas as both vessels said to be in stable condition
Singapore rushes to clean up oil slick after boat hits stationary fuel supply ship
An oil spill caused by a dredger boat hitting a stationary cargo tanker has blackened part of Singapore’s southern coastline, including the popular resort island of Sentosa, and sparked concerns it may threaten marine wildlife as a clean-up operation
Singapore woman with rare heart condition raising $3.2 million to receive heart and lung transplant in US
A Singapore woman diagnosed with a rare heart condition is hoping to travel to the United States to get a heart and lung transplant. A campaign on online donation platform Give Asia has been set up for Amanda Lim Xuan,
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Atlantic Navigation Holdings (Singapore) (Catalist:5UL)
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'll
Singapore: Qiro Finance Raises $1.2m to Bridge Credit Gap in Emerging Markets
Qiro Finance, a Singapore-headquartered decentralized finance (DeFi) startup founded by Akshay Poshatwar and Nishikant Bahalkar, announced a successful $1.2
British-born woman looking for dad who could have been deported to Singapore after WWII
She said she has been searching for her father for more than 35 years, including calling all those whose name matched his. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Commentary: Are Singapore children overscheduled during school holidays?
Singapore parents may sign their children up for camps and enrichment lessons during school holidays, but too many structured activities may do more harm than good, says Dr Cynthia Lim of the Singapore University of Social Sciences.
Upset with ‘termination’, Indian national deletes data worth ₹5.6 crore from Singapore company server
Upset’ Indian employee avenges termination from Singapore firm by deleting data worth ₹5.6 crore, netizens say ’this is why fired employees are…’
Indian golfer Hitaashee Bakshi grinds through marathon day at Singapore Ladies Masters
The 19-year-old has to play 28 holes on the second day after lengthy rain delays hit the tournament. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Daily Cuts – Current state of blood donation in Singapore
Joel Chua and Justine Moss speak with Agnes Ting, Head of the Blood Donor Programme, Singapore Red Cross, about the current state of blood donation here, in light of World Blood Donor Day being celebrated today (14 June).
Singapore swimmer Quah Zheng Wen misses out on 4th Olympics, rules out retirement
I’m very disappointed and I feel like I dropped the ball with not being able to swim at the Olympics with my sisters.' Read more at straitstimes.com.