Singapore to execute first woman in almost 20 years

Singapore is scheduled to execute a woman for the first time in almost 20 years, human rights advocates say. Singaporean national Saridewi Djamani, 45, was found guilty of trafficking 30g (0.03oz) of heroin in 2018. She will be the second drug convict to ...

Singapore deputy addresses scandals in BBC interview

Singapore's government will work "doubly hard" to regain public trust after a spate of recent political scandals, its deputy PM tells the BBC.Lawrence Wong acknowledged damage to the ruling party from a corruption probe and MPs' extra-marital affairs.

Singapore Scandals are Setback for Ruling Party, Deputy PM Says

A recent spate of political scandals in Singapore are a “setback for the ruling party and the government,” Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in an interview with BBC Newsday on Wednesday.Most Read from BloombergChina Replaces Foreign Minister After Mysterious AbsenceRolex,