Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore will continue working with the international community to uphold the right of transit passage in straits ...
Why expanding mental health services in Singapore is not as easy as getting more therapists to join the field
Singapore has plans to make mental health services more accessible to all, but challenges abound. For example, expanding the pipeline of trained professionals is bottlenecked by limited clinical ...
Beloved French label Polène opens its first store in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands
Polène is finally bagging a spot in Singapore – the popular French handbag brand is set to open its first local store at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands in the third quarter of 2026.
Singapore allowing more data centres only for ‘critical’ functions, not for ‘your birthday photos’: DPM Gan
Singapore has to take a selective strategy towards expanding its capacity for data centres due to geographical and energy constraints, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.Speaking during a ...
Singapore and Malaysia knock heads over the war in Iran
Would Singapore talk to Iran in order to secure safe passage for its ships through the Strait of Hormuz? “Similar to what other countries, like Malaysia, have done,” he added, in a debate on April 7th ...
Singapore rejects US claims in manufacturing, forced labor probe
Singapore’s business lobby has joined the government in pushing back against a sweeping US trade probe that alleges manufacturing overcapacity and failures to enforce bans on imports linked to forced ...
Singapore semicon firms not yet feeling the pinch from Iran energy crisis: industry body
Despite the ongoing uncertainties from the Iran war, he remains optimistic about the semiconductor sector’s outlook. While cost pressures would inadvertently filter through to consumers and dampen ...
Caning, suspension in stricter anti-bullying rules for schools by 2027; MRT public grooming poster triggers debate on etiquette rules: Singapore live news
Singapore to standardise caning, suspension and anti-bullying rules by 2027. MRT poster warning against public grooming sparks debate.
Singapore Dollar May Outperform Peers as Yuan Link Deepens
The Singapore dollar may maintain its lead over Southeast Asian peers as it trades increasingly in lockstep with the offshore yuan, a Bloomberg analysis shows.
Are US-Singapore relations under pressure as public trust declines?
Negative public sentiment does not immediately translate to worsening bilateral ties as the US remains an important partner, experts say.
Singapore tells US no forced labour in supply chain
Singapore, Apr 15 (PTI) Singapore, largely dependent on migrant workers in labour-intensive industries, on Wednesday told the United States that it does not condone the use of forced labour in supply ...
Singapore, Brunei pledge stronger energy cooperation as West Asia conflict escalates
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the republic and Brunei have agreed to further strengthen energy cooperation and enhance supply ...
Singapore tells US it does not condone forced labour in supply chains, cites strong enforcement framework
Responding to two US trade investigations, Singapore also says the United States has had a consistent trade surplus with Singapore for more than 20 years.
What are the Jurong Rock Caverns and why do they matter to Singapore’s energy security?
Built at a cost of S$950 million, the Jurong Rock Caverns took around six years of planning followed by about eight years of construction.
Singapore economy grows less than expected in first quarter, as Iran war darkens outlook
Singapore's economy grew 4.6% in Q1 2026, missing forecasts, with the Iran war set to dampen future growth. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore: Halt Imminent Execution for Cannabis Trafficking
(London, April 15, 2026) – The Singaporean government should immediately halt the execution of Omar bin Yacob Bamadhaj, scheduled for April 16, 2026, for trafficking cannabis, Human Rights Watch, ...