Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen spoke with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth in a “good and warm introductory call”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Man arrested after US$885 stolen from passenger on flight to Singapore
SINGAPORE: A 30-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stealing US$885 (S$1,120) in cash from a passenger on board a flight to Singapore, the police said on Wednesday (Feb 5).
Singapore Exchange half-year profit jumps on strength in equity segments
Singapore Exchange posted a 27.3% rise in its half-yearly profit on Thursday, driven by strong performance across all its business segments.
Singapore Airlines CEO shares how he is staying ahead of the competition
Singapore Airlines has been ranked as one of the world's top airlines for decades. In this episode of Managing Asia, Christine Tan sat down for an exclusive interview with CEO Goh Choon Phong to discuss his strategy for staying ahead of increasing competition and ensuring SIA remains a world-class airline.
Baey Yam Keng on Singapore Green Plan 2030 targets
Singapore has targeted to reduce the amount of waste sent to Semakau Landfill by 20 per cent by 2026 and 30 per cent by 2030. While its domestic waste generated per capital and non-domestic waste generated per dollar gross domestic product decreased over the past decade,
Ex-security officers jailed for taking photos with loaded gun at Singapore’s Woodlands Checkpoint
SINGAPORE: An Aetos officer who posed for photos and videos with a loaded gun and a ski mask at Woodlands Checkpoint was sentenced to four weeks’ jail on Wednesday (Feb 5).
Singapore sees 21% rise in tourists; Indians, Chinese among top visitors
Singapore recorded a 21% increase in international visitor arrivals last year, reaching 16.5 million, the highest number since the Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said in a statement ...
Singapore: Pervert Steals Woman’s Lingerie From Drying Rack By Stuffing It In His Pants; Lady Records His Disgusting Act On CCTV Camera
A video of a pervert man stealing a woman's lingerie and stuffing it into his zipper has gone viral. The incident took place on a high rise in Singapore where a person walked towards his neighbour's ...
Singapore airport’s secrets revealed, whether you are in transit or stranded
Singapore airport’s secrets revealed, whether you are in transit or stranded - Plane Talk: Changing planes at Changi, or stuck for an extra day? Lucky you ...
Singapore investors buy 6.5 tonnes of gold bars, coins in 2024: World Gold Council
SINGAPORE investors did not shy away from physical gold despite its soaring prices in 2024, leading the demand growth in Asean region with 6.5 tonnes of gold bars and coins purchased. Read more at The ...
Singapore says visitor arrivals rise 21% in 2024
Singapore recorded a 21% increase in international visitor arrivals to 16.5 million last year, the highest number since the COVID pandemic, and the tourism board said it expected further growth this ...
Singapore passes new law on racial harmony, to check foreign interference
A new law consolidating existing statutes to preserve racial harmony and providing safeguards against foreign interference has been passed unanimously in the Singapore Parliament.
Singapore Tourism Hits New High: 16.5 Million Visitor Arrivals In 2024; SGD 22.4 Billion In Tourism Spend In Jan-Sept
The year 2024 has been a very positive one for the travel and tourism trade in Singapore, as per data released today by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) — the country saw visitor arrivals reaching 16 ...
Singapore hangs ex-police officer convicted of Kovan double murder
Iskandar Rahmat was found guilty of the murder of two men - a car workshop owner and his son - and sentenced to death on Dec 4, 2015.
Singapore hangs ex-cop found guilty of 2013 Kovan double murder of father and son
SINGAPORE: A former police officer who was convicted of the 2013 murders of a father and his son in Kovan was hanged on Wednesday (Feb 5).
Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations
Singapore has passed a law designed to protect against foreign interference in its race-based clans and business associations, as the government looks to limit outsiders from undermining racial ...