They train with bomb suits and practice manoeuvring remote-operated vehicles to neutralise explosive devices. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Defusing the Past: Singapore’s High-Stakes Operation to Neutralize a WWII Bomb
A construction site in Upper Bukit Timah, once a quiet residential district, drew international attention when a 100-kilogram bomb was unearthed. The discovery of this dormant beast from the past ...
A Guilty Plea in Tragic Singapore Rope Course Incident: A Student’s Life Cut Short
It’s a high-element rope course, a labyrinth of steel, and rope suspended in the air, a testament to human courage and resilience. But in February 2021, the course became a tragic stage for a ...
Singapore’s general insurance industry to hit S$7.35b in 2028
The industry will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. Gross written premiums (GWP) of Singapore’s general insurance industry will reach S$7.35b (US$5.5b) in 2028, growing at a ...
Punjabi Home-Chef Inderpal Singh Conquers MasterChef Singapore Season 4
In the aromatic heart of Singapore’s culinary scene, history was made. The country’s most coveted gastronomic title was claimed by a Punjabi home-chef, Inderpal Singh. On October 15th, the final ...
Singapore Gives Economic Optimists Some Succor
To hear it from Singapore, the global economy is a glass half full. The central bank’s latest assessment skips some of the pessimism that’s been a feature of communications this year. If this hub for ...
Singapore’s Spiritual Leaders Pen A Narrative of Unity Amid Israel Conflict
In the heart of Southeast Asia, as the world watches the desolation unfolding in the Middle East, two spiritual leaders in Singapore pen a poignant narrative of peace and unity. The Mufti of Singapore ...
Singapore: Be careful of fraudsters hacking into your bank account and saddling you with debt
Malware scammers not only empty victims’ bank accounts, they are also able to take up credit card and personal loans through a victim’s compromised banking app.
The World’s Best Bourbon—According To The 2023 Singapore World Spirits Competition
This month the city hosts the World's 50 Best Bars for the first time ever. But earlier in the year, it was anointing the world's best whiskey.
More young children in Singapore allergic to foods like egg, milk and peanut
In recent years, local hospitals have started studies on the management and prevention of allergies. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Outrigger canoeing rides waves of popularity in Singapore
Ranging from one-man to six-man boats, races can be 500m sprints or 65km tests of endurances. Once used mainly as a means of transport, outrigger canoeing is now a popular sport in the United States, Tahiti and Australia.
Singapore Sports School Mourns a Promising Athlete’s Untimely Passing
The community of the Singapore Sports School was struck by a profound loss on October 11, 2023. A 14-year-old male student from the school’s esteemed badminton academy tragically passed away after a fitness trial.
Indian-origin student’s death linked to Covid vaccination? Singapore govt responds
The Singapore government has rejected “speculation” that the death of a 14-year-old Indian-origin student Pranav Madhaik at a premier sports school earlier this week is linked to Covid-19 vaccination. Pranav, a secondary 2 student at Singapore Sports ...
Death of Indian-origin student-athlete not linked to Covid vaccinations, says Singapore govt
On Saturday afternoon, the school revealed that the cause of death was cardiac arrest with antecedent cause of congenital malformation of coronary vessels.
Singapore DBS, Citi customers can’t use online services for hours due to data centre glitch
DBS and Citi customers in Singapore have been unable to use online services at the two banks due to a data centre glitch.
Chance of slight haze affecting Singapore if regional situation escalates: NEA
SINGAPORE: There is a chance of slight haze affecting Singapore if the regional situation escalates, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Saturday (Oct 14) in its daily haze advisory. Dry ...