Singapore’s top diplomat lauded recent inroads made with Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei as part of a strategy to build “overlapping circles of friends” amid worsening geopolitical tensions in the ...
Singapore will feel ‘spillover’ effect of growing US-China tensions but won’t be a ‘proxy’: foreign minister
The spy balloon episode was a 'setback' to relations between the superpowers, Vivian Balakrishnan says, although both sides have recognised the need to keep communication channels open Even as mutual ...
Singapore’s rave scene offers freedom in a strait-laced city
Last November we met at a rave at Haw Par Villa - a hell-themed amusement park in the city's west dotted with statues of figures from Chinese mythology: topless mermaids, warrior demons and wizened ...
‘You think I care about Singapore?’ 2 teens in Malaysia arrested, made to take drug test after TikTok rant about history exam questions
Two teenagers in Malaysia were arrested in connection with a viral video that showed them complaining about a secondary school history exam paper — and their frustration that questions about Singapore ...
Singapore’s rave scene offers freedom in a straight-laced city
Last November we met at a rave at Haw Par Villa - a hell-themed amusement park in the city's west dotted with statues of figures from Chinese mythology: topless mermaids, warrior demons and wizened ...
Hidden AirTags used to investigate Singapore recycling failures
AirTags have been used to investigate whether a program by the Singapore government and chemical producer Dow really recycled sneakers, but instead found most were exported to another country.
Police report lodged against Singapore Silat Federation finance director over alleged salary irregularities
SINGAPORE: A police report has been filed against the finance director of the Singapore Silat Federation (SSF) after irregularities relating to salary payments to some of the coaches under the sports ...
Singapore Prison Service to study effectiveness of imprisonment, community-based corrections
A study will be launched to better understand the effectiveness of imprisonment and alternatives such as community sentences, with the data intended for use in regular reviews of prison policies and ...
Singapore’s Temasek, other institutions sued for allegedly aiding and abetting FTX fraud
Singapore's top investment company Temasek has been named in a class action lawsuit filed in Miami, Florida, as one of 18 defendants that allegedly conspired with troubled cryptocurrency exchange FTX ...
IN FOCUS: Snuffing out smoking – Is this the last mile in Singapore’s fight against tobacco?
Do tax hikes deter smoking and will banning future generations from smoking help to eradicate smoking in Singapore? CNA asks experts how Singapore can become a smoke-free nation.
Singapore Air Force to add eight more F-35B jets to its arsenal; jet considered the world’s most modern fighter jet
The decision to add eight more F-35B Joint Strike Fighters to the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) comes at an opportune time when the order pipeline has matured, bringing costs down, the ...
Evercore Awarded Best M&A Adviser in Singapore for the Sixth Time in The Asset’s Triple A Country Awards 2022
Evercore (NYSE: EVR), the leading global independent investment banking advisory firm, was once again presented the "Best M&A Adviser in Singapore" award by The Asset magazine at its 2022 Triple A ...
Snuffing out smoking – Is this the last mile in Singapore’s fight against tobacco?
Do tax hikes deter smoking and will banning future generations from smoking help to eradicate smoking in Singapore? CNA asks experts how Singapore can become a smoke-free nation.
Defence in Singapore is a long-term commitment amid uncertain global climate: Ng Eng Hen
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said that amid the uncertain global climate, defence in Singapore requires steady investment during goods times and peace.
Singapore’s HDB featured in Malaysian parliament debate
Singapore's public housing programme was featured in an intense discussion during a parliamentary session in Malaysia. During the session on Thursday (23 February), the Malaysian Minister of Local ...
Singapore Fertility Rate Falls to Lowest on Record at 1.05
Singapore’s fertility rate fell to 1.05 babies per woman last year, the lowest on record based on data from the country’s Department of Statistics dating back more than six decades.