Titled 'More Than the Eye Can See', the memoir was launched by Singapore's Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong at a private ceremony amongst a small group of about 40 guests. ( read original story ...)
F1 Singapore Grand Prix to see biggest turnout since 2008, tickets expected to sell out: S Iswaran
The Formula 1 Grand Prix is set to make a strong comeback and shows that Singapore is ready to host world-class events after the COVID-19 pandemic, says Transport Minister S Iswaran. ( read original story ...)
All new prisoners in Singapore in 2023 to be assessed if families need support
By the first quarter of 2023, all newly admitted inmates at Changi Prison will undergo an assessment to establish the needs of their families, and those who require support will be referred to family ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s NParks to centralise environmental assessments of nature-sensitive projects
From next year, environmental consultants who assess the impact of development works on an area's plant and animal life will be managed by the National Parks Board (NParks) instead of the developers ... ( read original story ...)
134 suspected drug offenders arrested, drugs worth RM1.8 million seized, says Singapore’s CNB
In raids that took place across the island between Aug 15 and 26, 134 suspected drug offenders were arrested and drugs with a street value of about $555,000, as well as an airsoft gun and pellets, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to allocate more new flats to first-time homebuyers, starting from next BTO exercise on Aug 30
At least 95 per cent of the four-room and larger BTO flat supply in non-mature estates will be set aside for families applying for the first time, up from current 85 per cent currently. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Debate on LGBTQ Rights Heats Up in Test for Leaders
In the wake of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s Aug. 21 pledge to protect the nation’s definition of marriage, which excludes same-sex unions, in the Constitution, the government quickly ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore debate on LGBTQI+ rights heats up in test for leaders
In the wake of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s Aug 21 pledge to protect the nation’s definition of marriage, which excludes same-sex unions, in the Constitution, the government quickly ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s rising inflation seen as boon for Johor businesses
It will drive Singaporeans across the Causeway for cheaper goods and services, say economists and a tourist organisation. ( read original story ...)
IN FOCUS: A story of how a team poured their heart and soul into securing Singapore’s water supply and what’s next for NEWater
NEWater marked its public debut at the National Day Parade - a feat that would not have been possible if not for a team of engineers and technicians who gave their all. CNA tells their story. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan worries US-China tension may ‘spiral’ into war
The nation’s foreign minister does not believe either nation are setting out to wage war ‘but there is a very real risk’; he said the situation reminded him of what happened before WWI, and the world ... ( read original story ...)
3AC’s Zhu was in Bangkok, disputed liquidator’s court filing in Singapore: Report
Su Zhu, a cofounder of Three Arrows, filed an affidavit in Bangkok concerning liquidators’ attempts to gain access to records in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos buying fellow chemicals firm in Singapore
Ineos Phenol will buy Mitsui Phenols Singapore from Mitsui Chemicals of Japan, in a deal that will add more than 1m tons of production capacity. ( read original story ...)
‘Don’t just ask for changes,’ says DPM Wong, urging youths to be active citizens and shape Singapore’s future
Speaking to students at the NUS Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum, Mr Lawrence Wong stressed the importance of the Forward Singapore exercise in strengthening Singapore's social compact. ( read original story ...)
External parties trying to influence Singapore, people here should guard themselves: Vivian Balakrishnan
As a multilingual, multiracial and open society, Singapore is all the more exposed to the dangers of hostile information campaigns. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
External parties trying to influence Singapore and the people here should guard themselves, says minister Vivian Balakrishnan
External parties are trying to influence Singapore to suit their own agendas, and its people should be on guard against such attempts, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Friday (Aug 26). ( read original story ...)