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Singapore’s Deputy PM Lawrence Wong Hails Sikhs’ Contribution
Sikhs in Singapore have distinguished themselves in their chosen professions and made significant contributions in diverse fields while retaining their culture, faith and unique identity, Deputy Prime ...
Singapore eases rules on national symbol usage, provides guidelines on respectful use
SINGAPORE — Singapore will see a significant change in the rules governing the usage of its national symbols, with the National Symbols Act and its accompanying regulations coming into effect on ...
Why auctions are gaining popularity amongst Singapore homeowners
There were 57 owner listings and only 22 mortgagee listings in Q2. In Q2 2023, there were 57 owner listings in Singapore, a 26.7% q-o-q gain from the 45 in Q1 2023*, but an 8.1% y-o-y decrease from ...
Five key changes to regulations on the use of the Singapore flag
The National Symbols Act and Regulations, which provides a framework to promote the appropriate use of the national and presidential symbols, comes into effect on Tuesday.
Singapore rebuts The Economist column’s “deeply offensive” suggestion that CPIB may not be independent
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Lim Thuan Kuan, has rebutted a recent column published in The Economist that raised questions about the independence of Singapore’s ...
Prince Harry reveals trip to Singapore and Japan with long-time friend
Prince Harry, 38, will take part in the annual Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup at Singapore Polo Club on 12 August. He will play on the Royal Salute Sentebale Team, against the Singapore Polo Club Team ...
‘Is Singapore a Garden City?’ — Woman shocked to see pile of rubbish, overflowing trash bin inside Changi Terminal 3
SINGAPORE: A woman took to social media after seeing a pile of rubbish beside an already-full garbage bin at the departure area of Terminal 3 of Changi Airport. “Is Singapore a Garden City?” Ms Jean ...
Bilahari Kausikan on Why Singapore Is Still Not an Island
A small island it may be, but its achievements and capabilities far outshine its size. In his latest book “Singapore is Still Not an Island,” Bilahari Kausikan, a former Singaporean diplomat of 37 ...
‘We’re lovin’ it’: Singapore couple get married at McDonald’s outlet
What started off as a joke became a dream come true for McDonald’s fans Elson Tong and Yong Yong Qing when they tied the knot at the fast-food chain’s West Coast Park outlet on July 19.
Baby Boomers most loyal to local businesses in Singapore: Amex survey
Singapore Baby Boomers were the largest group in the survey to say that they often shop at local businesses. What about Gen Xs, Millennials and Gen Zs?
Ex-Singapore President Candidate Tan Kin Lian Considers 2023 Bid
Former Singapore presidential candidate Tan Kin Lian has submitted his application for a certificate of eligibility for the 2023 race, according to his Facebook page on Sunday.
From Singapore to India, Nepal and Myanmar, Asia must ‘adapt’ to heatwaves
Climate scientists have said July's brutal and deadly heat is likely 'unprecedented' for thousands of years, and warned it's a taste of what's to come 'Even if we stop burning fossil fuels now, ...
Singapore Hints At Global Chip Market Rebound
June marked another dismal spell for Singapore's manufacturing sector, with factory output falling 4.9% in the ninth consecutive month o ...
Barramundi Group stops farming sea bass in Singapore due to deadly virus outbreak
A DEADLY fish virus has cast a pall over the future of sea bass farming in Singapore after forcing the Republic’s only fish farm operator in its southern waters to halt commercial production, The ...
Attention concert-goers heading to Singapore: Go cashless for your side trips at the Lion City
Heads up concert-goers! International artists like Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding, Charlie Puth, and TWICE are scheduled to perform in Singapore for the Asia leg of their concert tours. Are you ready to ...