Singapores non-oil domestic exports (NODX) fell 2.1% year-on-year in January 2025, driven by a decline in non-electronic shipments, according to data from Enterprise Singapore. This drop exceeded a Reuters poll forecast
Singapore opposition leader found guilty of lying to parliament
Singapore's opposition leader Pritam Singh has been found guilty of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.
Singapore Says Asia Now Views US as ‘Landlord Seeking Rent’
Asian perspectives of the US have shifted from a country once perceived as a force of “moral legitimacy” to something akin to “a landlord seeking rent,” Singapore’s defense chief said on the sidelines ...
Singapore’s January exports fall 2.1% y/y, weaker than forecast
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports fell 2.1% in January from the same month a year earlier, data on Monday showed, led by a drop in non-electronic exports.
Trump’s new focus on consumption taxes may entangle Singapore in his global trade war
SINGAPORE - A social media post by US President Donald Trump has opened the door, at least in theory, to a potential tax on the tens of billions’ worth of goods the US imports from Singapore.
Far-right extremism: No longer a threat far away from Singapore
Tackling far-right radicalisation via the internet and social media requires a collective community effort, say experts. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Man arrested for allegedly attacking and injuring police officer in Singapore’s Whampoa
A 41-year-old man was arrested on the morning of Feb 16, for allegedly assaulting and injuring a police officer, among other offences.
Singapore is looking to provide medical aid to Gaza
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen says Singapore is looking to provide medical aid for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It's speaking to countries in the Middle East about how and in what form this should ...
What Singapore got right and Cyprus didn’t
Unfortunately, make believe about 60 being the new 70, and 50 being the new 60, etc, just doesn’t work after a while. When the body starts sending us stern messages about its malfunction, we have to listen.
CII to drive talent exchange expansion in Singapore through India Ready Talent Programme
Industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will actively work towards expanding talent exchanges through the India Ready Talent Programme in Singapore, the CII said in a release on Sunday.This comes after a core group of the CII under the leadership of N Chandrasekaran,
Singapore ranks first among Asia-Pacific cities in study of liveability, lovability, prosperity
Singapore has been named the top city in the Asia-Pacific region, based on where people would most like to live and visit, and where they believe they will find the best job opportunities, according ...
X subsidiary sues US media watchdog in Singapore following lawsuits in US, Ireland
The defendant is challenging the jurisdiction of the Singapore courts to hear the case. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Former Singapore NMPs raise concerns over how NMP resignations ahead of GE2025 could impact scheme
Former NMP Anthea Ong, an entrepreneur and social advocate, said even if the Constitution allows for it, NMPs running in elections may have implications on the non-partisan intent of the scheme, ...
Singapore to tap expert knowledge in new study on safety of advanced nuclear tech
The Republic is stepping up efforts to determine if nuclear energy is viable for the country, following national assessments that emerging nuclear technologies could be suitable for the island state ...
‘Fixed-deposit account’ no more: Does Singapore’s GRC system need a rethink?
Large multi-seat constituencies like Sengkang have become a high-stakes gamble for the ruling PAP, analysts say.
Coldplay’s shot-in-Singapore music video: Cosplayer co-stars share what the filming experience was like
Co-stars Ysabella Banta and Akihiko Turner talk about how they got the gig, their filming journey and their experience meeting the British band.