Singapore on Thursday introduced higher fees and the threat of caning as punishments for vaping in an effort to crack down on the use of drug-laced vapes.
Singapore can bring China, US together: diplomat Tommy Koh
Koh listed Singapore’s track record as a go-between, including hosting talks between US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un.
Singapore threatens lashes and long jail sentences for vape importers
Singapore is raising fines for vape users and threatening up to 20 years in prison and 15 lashes for importers of devices laced with banned substances as part of a crackdown on e-cigarettes.
Singapore Court Imposes Hefty Fine On Maid For Moonlighting On Rest Days
Singapore court on Monday (August 25) imposed a fine of S$13,000 (approximately US$10,000 or Rs 8.8 lakh) on Pido Erlinda Ocampo, a female domestic worker, for moonlighting, Channel News Asia reported ...
Singapore’s Keppel files for $53 million claim against Seatrium over Brazil corruption case (Aug 26)
(Reuters) -Singapore's Keppel has initiated arbitration proceedings against local shipbuilder Seatrium for a S$68.4 million ($53.33 million) claim related to a corruption crackdown in Brazil, the ...
Singapore footballer dropped from U-17 national squad after row over studies and training camp
Mika Baihakki opted to skip a training camp in Bahrain to remain in Singapore and prepare for his N-level exams.
Exclusive: China tech giant JD.Com unit, two other firms plan $1 billion Singapore REIT, sources say
The property investment arm of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.Com and two other firms plan to launch a Singapore-based real estate investment trust (REIT) with assets potentially valued at more than $1 ...
Singapore confiscates 90,000 vape items as number of violators jumps
Around 90,000 vapes and related items were confiscated in Singapore in the second quarter as authorities uncovered 19 major smuggling cases.
How Singapore Went From Poor to Prosperous: The Economic Miracle of the Century
Singapore’s rapid transformation from a small, underdeveloped port city to one of the wealthiest nations in the world is nothing short of extraordinary. Over the past few decades, this city-state has ...
Burger chain Lotteria to open first Singapore outlet amid wave of high-end restaurant closures
South Korean fast-food chain Lotteria will launch its first outlet in Singapore in February 2026, entering the market at a time when high-end restaurants are shuttering due to rising costs and weaker ...
Midday sun halo over Singapore brings delight; pics widely shared online
The natural phenomenon is produced when sunlight interacts with ice crystals in the atmosphere. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Malaysia, Singapore can overcome challenges together through mutual trust, cooperation: Chan Chun Sing
The changed nature of economic and security challenges today presents opportunities for Malaysia and Singapore to work together to overcome them. In turn, working together will allow both countries — ...
Singapore Dollar Weakens Slightly on Possible Position Adjustments
The Singapore dollar weakened slightly against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session on possible position adjustments.
Unusual green water in Singapore canal sparks environmental probe
Singapore authorities are investigating after a canal along Yishun Close in Singapore was spotted with green-coloured water.Nee Soon GRC MP Jackson Lam ...
Johor earthquake: No impact on Singapore buildings, says BCA
The recent Johor earthquake has not affected buildings in Singapore, according to a Facebook post by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) on Tuesday (Aug 26).An earthquake with a magnitude of ...
Singapore Airlines Expands Nonstop Service From Seattle To Changi Airport
The flight from Seattle-Tacoma to Singapore Changi airports — which is the longest nonstop flight from SEA — is now offered by Singapore Airlines five times a week.