Singapore wants to drop F1 race, says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that Singapore Grand Prix chiefs no longer want to hold a Formula 1 race there. There has been speculation for several months that Singapore was questioning whether or not it would renew its current contract, which runs out ... ( read original story ...)

Use-by date is not the same as expiry date

Food waste is an issue close to the hearts of those at local non-profit organisation The Food Bank Singapore (FBSG), which in April opened a store selling items close to their expiry dates for $1 each. My Paper speaks to FBSG's co-founder Nicholas Ng ... ( read original story ...)

Global Litigation 50: The rise and rise of Singapore

Singapore’s continued rise as a key global dispute resolution hub is well documented in this year’s research. A large number of the Global Litigation 50 firms have highlighted Singapore as one of the most popular international arbitration seats among ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore may be in doubt after 2017

The very popular Singapore Grand Prix event could disappear from the F1 calendar after its contract expires at the end of 2017 warns Bernie Ecclestone. The venue, which has hosted Formula 1 since 2008, has always been one of the appreciated destinations ... ( read original story ...)

Bernie Ecclestone says Singapore wants to drop F1 race

A Singapore GP spokesperson told Channel News Asia: "We don't comment on ongoing commercial negotiations." The Singapore Grand Prix is held at night.Getty The news channel noted that in September 2016, S. Iswaran, the Singaporean Minister for Trade and ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s trade balance records BND283.1m in Sept

SINGAPORE: For the month of September 2016 Brunei Darussalam’s trade balance was BND283.1 million. Total exports amounted to BND548.4 million while imports were valued at BND265.3 million. According to a press release, exports in mineral fuels recorded ... ( read original story ...)

Why female genital mutilation still exists in modern Singapore

Female genital mutilation is carried out by communities around the world. But though it is not commonly associated with modern, cosmopolitan Singapore, it is quietly happening all the time, as the BBC's Yvette Tan writes. Zarifah Anuar didn't find out she ... ( read original story ...)

Philippines vs Singapore: Lions focused on silencing critics

Singapore start their 2016 AFF Suzuki Cup campaign tonight with the intent on making an impact on the pitch. The 2016 AFF Suzuki Cup begins today with Group A teams Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and co-hosts the Philippines all in action. Two-time ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore executes Nigerian footballer for drug trafficking

The Presidency yesterday lamented the execution of a Nigerian footballer, Chijoke Obioha, in Singapore for drug trafficking. The 35-year-old footballer was said to have gone to the Asian country for trials when he was caught trafficking in hard drugs on ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore hangs Nigerian for 2.6 kilos of cannabis

Johannesburg - A 38-year-old Nigerian man was hanged in Singapore on Friday for drug trafficking after being caught with 2.6 kilograms of cannabis. “A 38-year-old male Nigerian national, Chijioke Stephen Obioha, had his death sentence carried out on ... ( read original story ...)

Flash Back: AFF Cup 2007

Malaysia's outing in the 2007 edition of the AFF Cup failed to produce anything memorable, save for THAT goal against Singapore by Hardi Jaafar. Following the 2004 edition, the AFF Cup took a slightly longer time to be held. Although previously it was held ... ( read original story ...)