A man and a pre-operative transgender woman from Singapore have been jailed in the United Arab Emirates for a year for wearing women's clothes. They were stopped at a shopping mall in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, on 9 August but their arrest and rapid trial ... ( read original story ...)
Why Citibank pulled the plug on sinking SAA
There are rumours that the former Thai leader may have fled to neighbouring Cambodia, while newspaper reports say she may have later gone to Singapore or Dubai Among ... of bankrupt state-owned airline SAA with Citibank being the second bank to refuse ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Power Market Outlook to 2030, Update 2017 – Market Trends, Growth, Reports
Detailed analysis of the Singapore power markets regulatory structure, import and export trends, competitive landscape, and power projects at various stages of the supply chain is provided. Request For Free Sample - www.marketresearchhub.com/enquiry.php? ( read original story ...)
Singapore rejects U.S. academic’s appeal against expulsion
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore has rejected a U.S. citizen's appeal to stay in the city-state following the cancellation of his permanent residence status after the government branded him as an agent of foreign influence. Earlier this month, Singapore's ... ( read original story ...)
PR Newswire Expands Online Syndication Network with AsiaOne
AsiaOne is an award-winning content site from Singapore Press Holdings that focuses on social news and trending topics that are being discussed in Singapore, Malaysia and the region. The website, which has been around since 1995, delivers stories that ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Electronics Growth Shows No Signs of Letting Up
Singapore’s electronics output surged almost 50 percent in July from a year earlier, underpinning overall manufacturing in the city state and signaling a global trade recovery is holding up. Industrial production rose 21 percent, the fastest pace in ... ( read original story ...)
2nd victim found from USS McCain crash; 8 still missing
McCain and an oil tanker near Singapore. The 7th Fleet said Friday that Navy and Marine Corps divers recovered and identified remains of 26-year-old Electronics Technician 3rd Class Dustin Louis Doyon on Thursday night. He is from Connecticut. More divers ... ( read original story ...)
Second victim found from USS John S. McCain crash
McCain and an oil tanker near Singapore. The 7th Fleet said Friday that Navy and Marine Corps divers recovered and identified remains of 26-year-old Electronics Technician 3rd Class Dustin Louis Doyon on Thursday night. He is from Connecticut. More divers ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore July factory output rises fastest in 7 months y/y
SINGAPORE, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Singapore's industrial production in July grew at its fastest pace in seven months from a year earlier, helped by higher output of electronics and precision engineering products, data showed on Friday. Manufacturing output in ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Navy ends sea search for McCain missing
Ten sailors went missing and five others were injured in the accident, which occurred Monday as the McCain was heading to Singapore for a routine port call. The fleet said it had identified the remains of Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kenneth Aaron ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s manufacturing output spikes 21% in July
SINGAPORE: Boosted by the strong performance in the electronics cluster, Singapore's July manufacturing output was up 21 per cent compared to a year ago - the 12th straight month of growth. Manufacturing output increased 1 per cent month-on-month in July ... ( read original story ...)
Navy IDs dead, missing sailors after oil tanker collision
The U.S. Navy on Thursday released names of one sailor who died and nine others who were missing after the USS John McCain collided with an oil tanker near Singapore. Divers recovered the remains of Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kenneth Aaron Smith ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore July factory output rises fastest in 7 months y/y, exceeds expectations
SINGAPORE, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Singapore's industrial production in July grew at its fastest pace in seven months from a year earlier, helped by higher output of electronics and precision engineering products, data showed on Friday. (%) July June m/m s/adj ... ( read original story ...)
POSB teaches kids in Singapore to spend wisely
Wearable technology helps them track their savings. POSB SmartBuddy Launch ceremony. Credit: POSB Bank. POSB is helping Singapore kids to save and spend wisely through the launch of the POSB Smart Buddy programme. Launched in 19 primary schools, this ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. navy ends search for missing sailors, one body identified
The navy has not provided specifics. Ten sailors went missing and five others were injured in the accident, which occurred Monday as the McCain was heading to Singapore for a routine port call. The fleet said it had identified the remains of Electronics ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For August 25
Singapore’s financial sector underwent simulated terrorist and cyber attacks on Thursday (Aug 24), as part of efforts to ensure they had good plans in place in the event of such crises. DESPITE a subdued economy, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore ... ( read original story ...)