State flags at all government buildings in Singapore will be flown at half-mast on the day of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Friday (9 September). ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, former HDB director jailed two weeks, fined S$31,600 for taking obscene images of men
A 61-year-old man was sentenced to two weeks’ jail and a fine of S$31,600 (RM101,674) today (September 9) for taking photos and videos of other men ... ( read original story ...)
As Singapore celebrates first Cardinal, could the next Pope come from Asia?
Some 3,700 people in Singapore gathered for a thanksgiving mass on Thursday (September 8), as the city-state celebrated the appointment of its first cardinal. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, alongside ... ( read original story ...)
Daily roundup: Singapore-born food critic Chua Lam slammed for saying that Japanese omakase ‘treats diners like idiots’ – and other top stories today
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.1. Singapore-born food critic Chua Lam slammed for saying that Japanese omakase 'treats diners like idiots'He shared that operating in this ... ( read original story ...)
Need a friend? A ‘quiet buddy’ in Singapore is up for rent
From S$100 (US$71), you can rent a platonic friend, buddy or a “shadow” who speaks as little as required on buy-and-sell platform Carousell to accompany you anywhere. “A quiet buddy to do quiet things ... ( read original story ...)
‘We just want to revive this brand’: How Canadian Pizza plans to turn its Singapore business around
At its peak, Canadian Pizza had 36 outlets in Singapore. Its franchiser for the region tells CNA how the company wants to stay relevant to consumers here. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market May Add To Thursday’s Gains
The Singapore stock market bounced higher again on Thursday, one session after snapping the two-day winning streak in which it had gathered almost 20 points or 0.6 percent. The Straits Times Index now ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore confers Meritorious Service Medal to former Navy chief Sunil Lanba
Lanba was conferred the award on Thursday for his outstanding contributions in enhancing the strong and long-standing bilateral defence relationship between the Indian Navy and the Republic of ... ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, LGBT Perspectives Are Liberalizing. Can the Church Hold Together?
Though there are currently only mild discrepancies over strategies of engaging the government and the LGBT and same-sex-attracted community, they know the church is susceptible to division. “There is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s first Catholic cardinal vows to promote unity and love ‘among all humankind’, plans research centre for inter-religious work
Newly appointed Cardinal William Goh has vowed to promote unity and love among all humankind at a time when the world has become polarised and fragmented. Speaking at the Cardinalate Thanksgiving Mass ... ( read original story ...)
Thanksgiving mass marks William Goh’s appointment as Singapore’s 1st cardinal
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, his wife Mdm Ho Ching and several Cabinet Ministers attended the event at St Joseph's Church. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Biggest Bank is Bringing Crypto to its 300,000 Wealthiest Clients
The largest bank in Singapore, DBS Bank, is reportedly preparing to offer access to crypto trading to its wealthiest ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore students win 3 golds, 1 silver at International Geography Olympiad
A team of Singapore students have emerged tops in the 18th International Geography Olympiad (iGeo) this year, beating over 200 participants from 53 other countries and territories, The Singapore team ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore police: Accidents rise but fatalities fall in first half of 2022 as traffic volumes grow after easing of Covid-19 curbs
As traffic volumes increased with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, the number of road accidents also rose during the first half of this year compared ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore welcomes ratification of Flight Information Region Agreement with Indonesia: MFA
SINGAPORE: Singapore welcomes Indonesia's ratification of the Agreement on the Realignment of the Boundary between the Jakarta Flight Information Region (FIR) and the Singapore FIR, the Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Indonesia’s art markets are roaring back to life. What does that mean for Hong Kong?
Art markets in Southeast Asia are roaring back to life, particularly in Singapore, where Sotheby’s just held its first live sale in 15 years, and Indonesia. What does that mean for Hong Kong? ( read original story ...)