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As country leaders prepare to meet at the 32nd Asean Summit in Singapore this Friday and Saturday, the Bangkok Post talks to Chua Siew San, Singapore's ambassador to Thailand, on the topic of "Asean in 2018" and what Singapore plans to pass on to Thailand ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE - Inuka, the world's first polar bear born in the tropics, has been put down by the Singapore Zoo. The 27-year-old bear suffered from age-related ailments including arthritis. Its limbs were too weak to support an over 500-kilogram frame. The zoo ... ( read original story ...)

The only polar bear ever born in the tropics has died in Singapore of age-related ailments. "We have jointly made the difficult but necessary decision to not revive Inuka from anaesthesia on humane grounds," the Singapore Zoo said in a statement. ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced a cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday and named Chan Chun Sing, tipped as one of his potential successors, as trade minister. Lee, the eldest son of Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singaporeans are not used to uncertainty when it comes to their future political leaders. Only one party has ruled the island-state since its independence more than 50 years ago, and there have been only three prime ministers. When ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore, 23 April 2018--- Singapore Book Fair (SBF), an annual event where publishers and book retailers gather, will be held at two new venues located right in the heart of the Civic District - Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES from 25 to 31 May. With the ... ( read original story ...)

The Singapore Grand Prix will continue to enjoy title sponsorship from Singapore Airlines for the next two years. Singapore Airlines will continue to act as the title sponsor for the Singapore Grand Prix for the next two years after confirming a contract ... ( read original story ...)