The Human Rights Watch deputy director for Asia, Phil Robertson, called on the US to recognise Amos Yee's asylum claim, saying he has been consistently harassed by the Singapore government for publicly expressing his views on politics and religion and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Teen Critic Held in US, Reportedly Wants Asylum
A teenage blogger from Singapore whose supporters say is seeking asylum is in custody after being detained last week at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, U.S. immigration officials said Saturday. Amos Yee, 18, was detained Dec. 16 and remains in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Govt awaiting full resolution on detention of SAF vehicles in HK
SINGAPORE: A month after nine Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) armoured vehicles were detained in Hong Kong, the Singapore Government said it is still awaiting full resolution of this matter and return of its property by the Hong Kong government. Singapore's ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's manufacturing output up 11.9% in November
SINGAPORE: Industrial production in Singapore in November expanded at its fastest annual pace since March 2014, buoyed by strong electronics and pharmaceuticals output, data showed on Friday (Dec 23). Manufacturing output in November jumped 11.9 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore manufacturing output jumps 11.9% in November, much stronger than expected
SINGAPORE - Industrial production rose more strongly than expected last month, helped by big increases in the electronics and pharmaceuticals segments, although marine and offshore engineering output continued to plunge. Manufacturing output rose 11.9 per ... ( read original story ...)
Holiday shoppers in Singapore still love buying in-store
December marks the peak season for most retailers around the world hoping to cash in on the mad rush. CNBC took to one of Singapore's most bustling retail areas, Orchard Road, to get a pulse of this year's holiday retail trends, where shoppers were ... ( read original story ...)
Reducing Singapore's water dependence on Malaysia
But the burst of rainfall should not mask the real and deep water security issues facing Singapore, with one of its four taps - water from Johor's Linggiu dam, which channels water to treatment plants in the Johor River operated by both the state and ... ( read original story ...)