Over 270 officers from various agencies were deployed to conduct checks across 151 entertainment outlets. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Whitmer announces trip to Japan, Singapore ahead of budget deadline
Lansing — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has departed on a trade mission to Japan and Singapore, her office announced Sunday, 31 days before the Oct. 1 deadline by which lawmakers must approve a new ...
How Singapore’s British-built housing survived – while ours crumbled
When the humble council estate was first devised, it was hoped Britain’s public housing would become the envy of the world.
ST Signature Series: ‘You leap and trust that you will land,’ says circus artiste chasing Singapore dream
It’s not the backflip. It’s not the fire spinning. It’s not the handstands, and it’s not the human pyramid formations that captivate circus artiste Beverly Wan.
Advocacy group criticising anti-vape laws in Singapore linked to tobacco company: Shanmugam
Caphra, a New Zealand-based activist outfit, said S'pore's tough vaping laws amounted to "fear mongering”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US comedian says he was told to remove mentions of Palestine and Israel for Singapore show
We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. US comedian Sammy Obeid has accused Singapore’s media regulator of censorship after his forthcoming ...
Sci-fi or reality? Why Singapore is betting big on quantum computing’s potential to be the next big thing
In May 2024, the Singapore government announced that it would invest S$300 million (US$233 million) to fuel quantum technology research and to grow the specialised talent pool here. (Illustration: CNA ...
Singapore’s vape clampdown unlikely to lead to more youths smoking, says Ong Ye Kung
The Health Minister also believes that cigarettes would be banned if they were introduced today, given current knowledge of their harmful effects.
Will Singapore’s PAP rule forever?
The People’s Action Party may have found a lasting formula for governing, with Singaporeans wanting it to remain in power, analysts say.
Part of Singapore’s hospitality story since 1968: Historic Hotel Miramar to close end of October
The historic Hotel Miramar at Havelock Road will close at the end of October, it announced in a joint press release with the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU).The decision was made "after ...
Singapore Kindness Movement breached personal data protection rules by revealing complainant’s identity: High Court
It was unnecessary for the Singapore Kindness Movement to reveal Mr Martin Piper's identity to a woman in order to investigate his complaint accusing her of transphobia, a High Court judge found.
Malaysian police raid Singapore firm with ties to Man United amid scam crackdown
More than 400 suspects were detained and transported in a convoy of police vans following a raid on Doo Group’s premises in Kuala Lumpur.
Italian swimmers returning home from worlds detained briefly at Singapore airport for shoplifting
Two Italian swimmers returning home from the world championships in Singapore were stopped and briefly detained by airport authorities on the Asian island for shoplifting. Benedetta Pilato, who won a ...
NDP 2025 celebrated Singapore’s diversity, vibrancy and inclusivity: President Tharman
NDP 2025 was meaningful in an emotional way, the President said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, UAE and other small nations to launch trade partnership
The new grouping, to be called the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership, or “FIT-P”, is expected to include about 10 countries, with New Zealand joining Singapore and the UAE as core founding ...
Singapore cracks down on vaping with harsher penalties, including jail and caning
Singapore is moving to intensify its crackdown on vaping, especially devices laced with illicit drugs, such as etomidate. It will roll out a suite of harsher penalties from Sep 1, including jail and ...