Five prisoners were executed in Kuwait and two in Singapore this week, including the first Singaporean woman to be executed in nearly 20 years, prompting the UN human rights office (OHCHR) to issue a renewed condemnation of the death penalty,
UN urges moratorium after Singapore, Kuwait executions
The United Nations on Friday denounced the recent executions carried out by Singapore and Kuwait and called for the nations to impose a moratorium on carrying out the death penalty. Singapore on Friday hanged a 45-year-old citizen for drug trafficking, the city-state's first execution of a woman in nearly 20 years, officials said.
Singapore urges India to exempt it from export ban on non-basmati rice
The Singapore Food Agency said it was in close contact with New Delhi to seek exemption from the embargo It added there is enough rice for everyone in the city state 'if everyone buys just what we need' Singapore is in close contact with Indian authorities ...
Divorces and Annulments in Singapore Peak Between 5 to 10 Years of Marriage
Year Marriages in Focus ?? Understand the factors behind the largest share of marital dissolutions in our country.
From Singapore to Australia, hybrid work sparks a ‘fundamental shift’ in office demand
The work-from-home phenomenon comes amid a global economic slowdown and employees prioritising their well-being ahead of work Office demand varies, with Singapore posting low vacancy rates while some Australian landlords have been forced to downsize and subdivide Sonya*,
Getting Real About Trust – Do Singapore’s Youth Trust Their Society And Institutions?
Singapore is known to be a high-trust country, but there is an unsettling trend brewing among the youth. Amidst uncertain times, how do they chart their way forward with trust?
Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: Singapore’s Inflation Rate, US Federal Reserve, Grab Holdings and Ant Group
We look at the latest inflation reading and an acquisition of a taxi company by a super-app. The post Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: Singapore’s Inflation Rate, US Federal Reserve, Grab ...
Renting in Singapore: The cost of independence
Few things will make you feel as much like a real adult – and realise just how expensive living on your own is – as dealing with your first major plumbing emergency. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Executes A Woman For First Time In Nearly 20 Years
Singapore has executed a woman, Saridewi Djamani, for drug trafficking, marking its first execution of a woman in almost 20 years. Saridewi was found guilty of trafficking 30g of heroin in 2018. Her execution follows that of another drug convict ...
Cheques, passbooks and one-cent coins: 5 ways money and banking transactions have changed in Singapore
SINGAPORE: The announcement on Friday (Jul 28) that banks in Singapore will soon start charging customers for issuing Singapore dollar cheques marked another shift in how people interact with m ...
Singapore, importers working to boost imports after Indian export ban on non-basmati rice: SFA
Singapore has contacted the Indian authorities to seek an exemption from the ban, said SFA. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Diplomat Defends Independence of Anti-Graft Body CPIB
A Singaporean diplomat defended the reputation of the city-state’s anti-graft body after its independence was called into question by a column in The Economist.
Singapore executes first woman since 2004
Singapore hanged a 45-year--old woman Friday for trafficking 1oz of heroin, the second person the city-state has executed for drug offenses this week and only the first woman since 2004.
SBFC Finance IPO to open for subscription on August 3. Check latest GMP
Non-banking lender SBFC Finance's initial public offering (IPO) will open on August 3 and close on August 7. The company is planning to raise 1,025 crore through the IPO, comprisi ...
Singapore executes first woman drug convict in nearly 20 years
WOMAN CONVICT. Singapore hanged Friday a 45-year-old citizen for drug trafficking, its first execution of a woman in nearly 20
Foxes Continue Working In Singapore
Following a week in Thailand, the Foxes are now on the Singapore Strait, which runs just above the equator, to fine tune their preparations for the 2023/24 Sky Bet Championship season.