World champion Loh Kean Yew's bid to become the first local men's singles player to win the Singapore Badminton Open since 1962 ended on Saturday (July 16). ( read original story ...)
‘I gave everything to my job and country’ – Ousted leader in Singapore now says he did ‘utmost’ for bankrupt Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's ousted president did his "utmost" to avoid an economic catastrophe but the coronavirus pandemic derailed his efforts, he said in his resignation letter read out to parliament Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s ‘private visit’ to Singapore his right as legal passport holder: Ex diplomats
Rajapaksa landed in Singapore from the Maldives where he had fled amidst unprecedented protests against his government for mishandling the economy that bankrupted the country. ( read original story ...)
Yellen met with officials from Saudi, Australia, South Africa, Singapore
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met bilaterally with senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Australia, South Africa and Singapore on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) finance meetings in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Open 2022: PV Sindhu beats Japan’s Saena Kawakami, sails into finals
The 27-year-old from Hyderabad, who has also claimed a bronze at the Asian Championships this year, is now one win away from her maiden Super 500 title of the 2022 season. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Open: P V Sindhu sails into final
Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, who had claimed two Super 300 titles at Syed Modi International and Swiss Open this year, prevailed 21-15 21-7 in a 32-minute semifinal clash. ( read original story ...)
‘Welcome to hell’: Video of handler abusing dog at training school in Singapore sparks outrage
The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) in Singapore has launched an investigation into a dog training school that also offers boarding services after one of its handlers was caught on video abusing ... ( read original story ...)
Former Diplomats, Academics Share Their Views On Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Pvt Visit To Singapore
Former diplomats and academics have shared their views on Sri Lanka's former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa's private visit to Singapore who boarded a flight to the city-state after fleeing Colombo to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Court of Appeal orders maid killer’s lawyer to pay prosecution S$3,000 in costs
The apex court yesterday ordered lawyer Joseph Chen, who previously represented a woman convicted of fatally abusing her domestic worker in a ... ( read original story ...)
Why Sri Lanka’s ex-president Rajapaksa was allowed to enter Singapore and what to make of his ‘private visit’
Sri Lanka’s former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled his crisis-hit country to Maldives on Wednesday, had arrived in Singapore on Thursday (July ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka: Singapore refuses to extend Rajapaksa’s stay beyond 15 days, India denies his request
Gotabaya Rajapaksa has also approached India a request denied by New Delhi as India does not want to be seen against the Lankan people ... ( read original story ...)
‘The magic never diminishes’: A Liverpool match through the eyes of their Singapore fans
SINGAPORE: It was 3.30pm on Friday (Jul 15) afternoon and a restaurant along a busy Geylang street was rocking. The beats from a live band and the unmistakable strains of Liverpool fan anthems wafted ... ( read original story ...)
Loh Kean Yew smashes into Singapore Open semi-finals, beating China’s Li Shi Feng
Shuttler Loh Kean Yew is now just two matches away from possibly becoming the first Singaporean to win the country’s most prestigious badminton tournament since 1962. ( read original story ...)
Capital.com lures TD Ameritrade’s Christopher Brankin to head Singapore operations
Multi-licensed online brokerage group Capital.com has appointed Christopher Brankin as CEO of its Singapore operations. ( read original story ...)
World Champion Loh Reaches Singapore Open Semi-finals
Reigning world champion Loh Kean Yew convincingly defeated China's Li Shi Feng 21-15, 21-18 in the Singapore Open quarter-finals on Friday, in front of a roaring home crowd. ( read original story ...)
Rajapaksa Told to Leave Singapore after 15 Days, India Refuses to Let Him Stay Here: Sources | Exclusive
More trouble seems to be in store for Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who resigned as the Sri Lankan President on Friday, as Singapore is not keen on letting him stay for long, according to sources. Rajapaksa, 73 ... ( read original story ...)