A Singapore judge sentenced a teenager to 16 years in jail on Friday for killing a schoolmate with an axe in a crime that shocked the city-state in 2021.
Country clubs in Singapore seek to refresh offerings as youths lose interest in prestige factor
With recent news that the government will take back the land currently occupied by Raffles Town Club in 2026, CNA looks at what country clubs – once coveted by Singaporeans as part of the 5Cs – as ...
Singapore sees jump in COVID-19 infections with recent doubling of cases
Although COVID-19 cases have risen, Singapore's Health Ministry says the overall incidence of respiratory illnesses has remained stable over the past month.
Singapore come from behind to beat France 5-2 at Women’s World Floorball Championship
Four goals in the final period helped the hosts turn the tables in their opening match. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore and Zurich Named World’s Most Expensive Cities
Singapore boasts the highest transportation costs globally and is also among the most expensive for clothing, groceries, and alcohol. According to the recently published Worldwide Cost of Living ...
Philippine academic accuses NUS of dropping her from event over links to Singapore historian husband Thum Ping Tjin
Sol Iglesias, who is married to government critic Thum, said the university ‘disinvited’ her from speaking at a conference to be held in January.
Covid-19 cases in Singapore double, MOH advises public to stay vigilant
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has advised the public to remain vigilant amid the doubling of local Covid-19 cases and a rise in respiratory illnesses in temperate regions.
Firms adopt nature-based solutions to protect Singapore against climate change | Video
Whether it's shoring up coastal protection or using greenery to prevent flash floods, firms in Singapore are fighting global warming with nature-based solutions. It's all part of protecting the ...
Vet Service proposes to allow HDB households to own up to two cats per flat, reversing 34-year ban in Singapore
A proposed move by the Government to allow Housing and Development Board (HDB) households to own up to two cats per flat, thereby reversing a 34-year ban on ...
IN FOCUS: With ‘no place to retreat to’, Singapore advances to protect its coastlines
The planned "Long Island" reclamation project is the latest weapon in the low-lying nation's arsenal, as it braces for the potentially devastating impact of rising sea levels.
Fan Bingbing Unpacks LGBT Role in ‘Green Night’ at Electrifying, Fan-Friendly Singapore Masterclass: ‘When Souls Connect There Is Love’
Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing delivered an electrifying masterclass to a ballroom full of screaming fans at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands on Friday.
Many Singapore firms adopting generative AI, but no policies in place to govern use | Video
Generative AI is gaining fans among Singapore's business community. A survey by data privacy research firm, Straits Interactive, shows that about two in three small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) ...
Singapore teen admits to killing River Valley High schoolmate with axe more than 2 years after case shook city state
The depressed student intended to hurt more pupils, but could not bring himself to after killing Ethan Hun Zhe in 2021.
Singapore bank sues money laundering suspect for RM70mil
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC). has sued a suspect involved in Singapore’s biggest money laundering case, marking the first known case of a lender in the city-state taking action to recover ...
Tropical datacenter now up and running in Singapore
A datacenter set up to operate in tropical climates is now up and running in Singapore, offering a facility for researchers and industry players to develop energy-efficient cooling technologies.
Singapore real incomes fell in 2023 amid high inflation, resident employment rate declined: MOM
Nominal income for Singapore workers rose while real income dipped due to high inflation. How much was the decline?