Authorities in Singapore have been urged to halt the hanging of two drug-related convicts, including the first woman set for execution in nearly 20 years. The two are due to be hanged this week for trafficking a few grams of heroin, in keeping with ...
Singapore To Execute First Woman In Nearly 20 Years: Rights Groups
Singapore is set to hang two drug convicts this week, including the first woman to be sent to the gallows in nearly 20 years, rights groups said Tuesday, while urging the executions be halted.
Personal ‘microgyms’ are swamping Singapore. Will they come here?
Tiny gyms with a treadmill, weights and equipment for one all packed into what look like shipping containers are popping up all over Singapore. How long before they come to Australia?
In Singapore, 600 suspected scammers and money mules assisting police probe into 2,600 cases involving losses of over S$21m
A total of 421 men and 203 women, aged between 16 and 71, are assisting the police in probes related to more than 2,600 cases of scams that resulted ...
In Singapore, loud echoes of Beijing’s positions generate anxiety
In seeking to incorporate ethnic Chinese citizens of other countries into its vision, Beijing is stoking divided loyalties, critics say.
Singapore Takes the Crown as World’s Most Powerful Passport
Singapore has claimed the top spot on the Henley Passport Index, dethroning Japan for the first time in five years. The latest ranking based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association reveals that Singaporean citizens now enjoy visa-free access to an impressive 192 travel destinations out of 227 worldwide.
China reopens 15-day visa-free travel to Singapore residents
China will once again begin allowing residents from Singapore to enter the country for business, tourism and family business without visas.
Singapore Plans Heat Stress Initiative to Battle Extreme Weather
Singapore has launched an initiative to inform residents of heat stress levels and offer guidelines as rising temperatures heighten health risks.
China to resume 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Singapore and Brunei
China will reinstate its 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Singapore and Brunei from July 26, according to the embassies of both countries. This comes after a three-year suspension of visas as ...
Singapore set to execute two convicted drug traffickers, including first woman in 20 years, this week
Singapore will execute two more death row inmates convicted of drug trafficking this week, according to reform group Transformative Justice Collective.
Singapore Premier League: Albirex Niigata march on as Tampines slip up
Defending Singapore Premier League champions Albirex Niigata continue to lead after beating Young Lions, but 2nd-placed Tampines slumped to a damaging defeat.
NTU Singapore-led project aims to help address the loss of cultures worldwide caused by climate change
A team of international researchers, led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has announced the initial findings of a ...
Singapore Polytechnic nurtures creative and entrepreneurial students with SG$1mil endowed funding
Singapore Polytechnic (SP) is poised to continue developing creative and entrepreneurial students with an injection of SG$100,000 from renowned advertiser Ian Batey and with a matching grant from the ...
Crowded Singapore makes room for micro-gyms
Each container houses a micro-gym with a treadmill, weights and other equipment for a private workout. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore police to investigate discrimination and bullying after claims by now-deceased officer
Singapore Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugan asked the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Friday to investigate allegations of racial discrimination and workplace bullying in the force made by ...
Tapir spotted in Punggol likely swam to Singapore from Malaysia: Acres
SINGAPORE – A Malayan tapir that was spotted at the Punggol Park Connector most likely swam to Singapore from Malaysia, said the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) on Sunday.