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 ...)
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (1-7 Nov)
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (1-7 November): Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon returns in hybrid format nex ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Aims to Curb Greenwashing Via 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. Banks in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 2,553 new COVID-19 cases and 17 more deaths
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 2,553 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (Nov 7), as 17 more people died from complications due to the coronavirus. The fatalities were aged between 45 and 89. All ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s first blood bank for dogs and cats to open in March 2022
When Ms Caren Soh's dog had tick fever last month, she had just 48 hours to look for a donor as her pet was anaemic, or lacking healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore travel guide and things to do: 20 things that will surprise first-time visitors
Scratch the shiny surface of the Lion City and you have plate-scrapingly-good meals for next to nothing, rich and varied history and pockets of lush jungle. ( read original story ...)
45-year-old among 17 more COVID deaths, 2,553 new cases in Singapore
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday (7 November) confirmed 2,553 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore – bringing the country's total case count to 218,333 – as well as 17 deaths due to the disease. The ... ( read original story ...)