A court in Singapore has put on hold the imminent execution of a Malaysian drug smuggler who campaigners say has limited mental capacity. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam was due to be hanged on Wednesday for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore suspends disabled Malaysian’s execution amid pleas
Singapore's High Court on Monday suspended the scheduled execution of a Malaysian man believed to be mentally disabled until an appeal is heard, amid pleas from the international community and rights ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Decide on COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Aged 5 to 11 This Month
Singapore is expecting its expert committee on COVID-19 vaccines to make a recommendation on the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 shot for children aged 5 to 11 years old later this month, the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore introduces more ‘vaccinated travel lanes’ to include Malaysia, Sweden and Finland
Vaccinated travelers from Malaysia, Sweden and Finland will be able to enter Singapore without serving quarantines from Nov. 29. ( read original story ...)
Nagaenthran Dharmalingam: Campaigners urge Singapore not to execute man with intellectual disabilities
Campaigners are making a last ditch effort to save a man with intellectual disabilities from execution in Singapore, in a case that has been described a "sickening" and a "systemic failure," and put ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore halts execution of disabled Malaysian amid pleas
Singapore’s High Court has halted the imminent execution of a Malaysian man believed to have a mental disability, amid pleas from the international community and rights groups ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore court orders temporary reprieve for mentally disabled man on death row
The decision is a small but significant victory for anti-death penalty advocates in the city-state known for its exceptionally harsh laws against drug trafficking. ( read original story ...)
Singapore launches national AI schemes, adds $133M investment to research
Two programmes will look to drive the adoption of artificial intelligence in the government and financial services sectors, with another SG$180 million to be invested in the national research plan to ... ( read original story ...)
Campaigners make last effort to save man with intellectual disabilities from execution in Singapore
Campaigners are making a last ditch effort to save a man with intellectual disabilities from execution in Singapore, in a case that has been described a "sickening" and a "systemic failure," and put ... ( read original story ...)
Outrage as Singapore prepares to execute man with learning disabilities over drugs charges
Decision to execute Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam widely condemned by rights groups ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Curb Greenwashing With Stress Tests, Technology
Singapore’s financial watchdog is turning to regulation and technology to tackle so-called “greenwashing,” which it considers the weakest link in the push to expanding sustainable finance.Most Read ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is ‘a long way’ from issuing a digital currency for retail, says central bank
Sopnendu Mohanty, chief fintech officer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, says digital retail payments in the country are already "highly efficient." ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to invest additional $180 million to accelerate AI research; launches two new AI programs
Two new public artificial intelligence (AI) programs have been launched as part of the Republic's strategy to use the technology to effect social and economic good. These come ... ( read original story ...)
6 rooftop bars to unwind at in Singapore
Currently, a pop-up series welcomes famed bartenders from around Singapore for a one-night only guest shift. These guest bartenders will also create cocktails exclusively available at Mr. Stork for ... ( read original story ...)
EU calls on Singapore to halt drug trafficker’s execution
European countries are calling on Singapore to halt the execution of Malaysian drug trafficker Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam, who is due to be hanged Wednesday after a decade on death row. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Japan reopens to business travel, students; Singapore launches Australia, Switzerland travel lanes
Singapore begins quarantine-free travel for vaccinated travellers from Australia and Switzerland, and Australia starts rolling out vaccine booster shots. ( read original story ...)