Singapore recorded a 21% increase in international visitor arrivals to 16.5 million last year, the highest number since the COVID pandemic, and the tourism board said it expected further growth this ...
Singapore passes new law on racial harmony, to check foreign interference
A new law consolidating existing statutes to preserve racial harmony and providing safeguards against foreign interference has been passed unanimously in the Singapore Parliament.
Singapore Tourism Hits New High: 16.5 Million Visitor Arrivals In 2024; SGD 22.4 Billion In Tourism Spend In Jan-Sept
The year 2024 has been a very positive one for the travel and tourism trade in Singapore, as per data released today by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) — the country saw visitor arrivals reaching 16 ...
Singapore hangs ex-police officer convicted of Kovan double murder
Iskandar Rahmat was found guilty of the murder of two men - a car workshop owner and his son - and sentenced to death on Dec 4, 2015.
Singapore hangs ex-cop found guilty of 2013 Kovan double murder of father and son
SINGAPORE: A former police officer who was convicted of the 2013 murders of a father and his son in Kovan was hanged on Wednesday (Feb 5).
Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations
Singapore has passed a law designed to protect against foreign interference in its race-based clans and business associations, as the government looks to limit outsiders from undermining racial ...
Singapore executes ex-cop found guilty of Kovan double murder
Iskandar was convicted for the 2013 murder of Mr Tan Boon Sin and his son, Tan Chee Heong. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Unmanned and autonomous: How the navy’s new vessels protect Singapore’s waters
A fast moving boat cuts steadily across the busy Singapore Strait, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. Unknown to the four men onboard, a sleek grey hull vessel along the strait had turned ...
Singapore Strait robberies spike in 2025, warns piracy watchdog
A total of 11 sea robberies were recorded onboard vessels ships while underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Straits from 1 January to 3 February, said the Regional Cooperation Agreement on ...
Navy deploys unmanned vessels to patrol Singapore’s waters
Four unmanned vessels will conduct maritime security missions alongside RSN's other ships. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to spend S$150 million on drainage projects in 2025 to improve flood resilience
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu says it's “neither practical nor prudent” to continuously expand Singapore’s drainage infrastructure due to the lack of land.
Man accused of killing cat allegedly stabbed four more in Toa Payoh, Singapore
SINGAPORE: A man who allegedly killed a cat in October 2024 is now accused of stabbing and injuring four more cats in Toa Payoh.
India among top three countries on Singapore’s tourist list in 2024
India has emerged as one of the top three markets for visitor arrivals in Singapore with 1.2 million Indians visiting the city-state in 2024, the tourism board here said on Tuesday.
Singapore unlikely to be hit by direct US tariffs, but may still be impacted: Vivian Balakrishnan
SINGAPORE - Singapore is not expected to be hit by trade tariffs from the United States, but still stands to be indirectly impacted as it is a small and open economy, said Foreign Minister Vivian ...
Singapore Does Not Expect to Be on Trump’s Hit List for Tariffs
Singapore’s top diplomat said he doesn’t expect to the wealthy island nation to be in the firing line for US tariffs even as President Donald Trump shows he’s willing to target other friendly nations ...
Singapore’s GIC appoints Bryan Yeo as group chief investment officer
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC said on Tuesday that it has appointed Bryan Yeo, currently deputy group chief investment officer, as group CIO, taking over from Jeffrey Jaensubhakij who will ...