The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was working to expedite the implementation of a five-point consensus reached by their leaders to deal with the crisis in Myanmar, Singapore's foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore teen gets probation for sending death threats to Premier League footballer Neal Maupay on Instagram
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean teenager who sent Instagram messages to English Premier League (EPL) footballer Neal Maupay, threatening to kill him and ... ( read original story ...)
FTAs don’t give ‘unfettered access’ to Singapore’s labour market; policies must benefit Singaporeans: Tan See Leng
SINGAPORE: In implementing Singapore's foreign worker policy, the Government's approach is based on whether it will help Singaporeans, said ... ( read original story ...)
Brandy Maker Emperador Mulls Second Listing in Singapore
Emperador Inc., the Philippines’ biggest liquor company, is exploring a second listing in Singapore that could raise as much as S$1 billion ($742 million), people with knowledge of the matter said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, US navy divers conduct counter-terrorism training as part of bilateral maritime exercise
SINGAPORE: Singapore and US navy divers have conducted maritime counter-terrorism training as part of a bilateral maritime exercise between the ... ( read original story ...)
The best time to go to Singapore
Singapore is hot and humid all year round, making it a joy to visit whatever you're planning to do. But still, pack an umbrella just in case. ( read original story ...)
FTAs vital for Singapore’s business community, says NMP
They are important in helping businesses lower costs and explore new markets and models, said Nominated MP Janet Ang.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s plans for reopening could complicate long-awaited travel bubble with Hong Kong
Singapore has laid out new vision for return to normal as vaccination rate there climbs, but Hong Kong must look into whether that plan ‘will have any impact’ on long-awaited travel bubble, city ... ( read original story ...)
Of 10 new COVID cases in Singapore, 2 local and unlinked
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Tuesday (6 July) confirmed 10 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 62,640. ( read original story ...)
No medal target for Singapore athletes at Tokyo Olympics, not even for Joseph Schooling
Sports officials declined to set a medal target for Singapore athletes at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, including defending champion Joseph Schooling. ( read original story ...)
Singapore ups bail of alleged billion-dollar fraudster over escape fears
A Singapore court has tightened bail conditions for a businessman accused of involvement in a bogus, billion-dollar nickel trading scheme after the prosecution said plans were afoot to help him flee ... ( read original story ...)
Nothing in CECA implies that Indians get jobs in Singapore unconditionally: Minister
There is nothing in the Singapore-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) which implies that the city-state must let in professionals from India unconditionally, a senior minister ... ( read original story ...)
Does Ceca give Indian nationals a free pass into Singapore? 5 myths and facts about the trade pact
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung - formerly the deputy chief negotiator for the US-Singapore FTA - and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng debunked misconceptions about the Singapore-India Comprehensive ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to carry out land reclamation on island formerly claimed by Malaysia
The Singapore government will proceed with its plan to begin land reclamation works on Pedra Branca: a rocky South China Sea island located at the eastern approach ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore does not allow unconditional entry of Indian professionals: minister
Singapore's ability to regulate immigration and foreign manpower is not affected by the India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (Ceca), said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. ( read original story ...)
FTAs and globalisation critical to Singapore’s survival: Ong Ye Kung
"We could not have advanced the welfare of Singaporeans to the degree we have without FTAs.," said Mr Ong.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)