Many cooks in Johor Bahru returned to Singapore, where they could get at least three times the pay. Read more at straitstimes.com.
155ha of skyrise greenery up as Singapore closes in on Green Plan target of 200ha
SINGAPORE – Efforts by the National Parks Board (NParks) to restore nature in the urban landscape have reached a milestone with the achievement to date of about 155ha of skyrise greenery, an area ...
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (15-21 May)
Singapore food-and-beverage bran Mr Bean and sports apparel distributor Panyasingha Sports unveiled on Sunday (21 May) a new mascot and national team jersey respectively in support of the Tchoukball ...
Sedan chairs vs sedans: one used freely by imperial China’s elite, the other needing a US$89,000 permit for Singapore’s elite to own
Sedan chairs were freely used by China’s imperial elite to get around. Sedans, used by Singapore’s elite to get around, require a US$90,000 permit just to own. Better to take public transport.
Singapore’s intergenerational bonding efforts
These can range from schoolchildren teaching older adults digital skills to befriending activities. Read more at straitstimes.com.
More seniors in Singapore undergo major surgery as population ages in the city-state
SINGAPORE, May 21 (The Straits Times/ANN): Mrs Babe Lim fell as she was getting out of her son’s car in July 2022, and fractured her right shoulder and hip. Her age of 94 made surgery risky, but Ng ...
Singapore’s aspiration to be race-blind society is a work in progress, says culture minister
Even as Singapore aspires to be a race-blind society, it must always acknowledge that it is going to be a work in progress, said Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong.
Hong Kong Chief to Visit Singapore, Asean Members in July: SCMP
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee is planning to lead a one-week delegation to Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia in a bid to deepen ties with Asean member countries, the South China Morning Post ...
Dickson Group to debut physical live auction for used cars in Singapore
Under its live auction system, Dickson purchases the used car from the owner first, and then puts it up for auction. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The impact of cooling measures: How HDB resale prices have changed in every Singapore town
Use CNA’s interactive map to find out how HDB resale prices have changed in Singapore neighbourhoods since 2018.
Commentary: It’s time to cool down the heat as Singapore hits record-high temperature
The recent record-high temperature in Singapore last week highlights the need for sustainable solutions to mitigate the urban heat island effect, say Aikeen Lim and Perrine Hamel from Nanyang ...
How the Singapore Mint makes commemorative coins
Did you know that commemorative coins are the only coins that are still made in Singapore? CNA's Gaya Chandramohan went behind the scenes at the Singapore Mint to watch how they are made by master ...
Transforming lives: Exploring Singapore’s cutting-edge cancer treatment facilities
Singapore, a vibrant hub of innovation and world-class healthcare, has emerged as a beacon of hope for individuals battling cancer.
UN report on Myanmar: Singapore has taken principles position against junta’s use of lethal force
Singapore has taken a principled position against the Myanmar military’s use of lethal force against unarmed civilians.
Singapore’s world-class gastro credentials imperiled by staffing woes
Singapore restaurant owners are sending a message to the government that the nation’s status as a gastronomic center could be under threat as rising rents, soaring ingredient costs and tighter labor ...
650 army servicemen from Singapore, US conclude Exercise Tiger Balm in Hawaii
About 650 servicemen from the United States and Singapore armies took part in an annual exercise lasting nearly two weeks in Hawaii. The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said on Saturday that the 42nd ...