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SINGAPORE Singapore Exchange has held talks with Saudi Aramco on a secondary listing, two sources familiar with the matter said on Monday, after the oil and gas company suggested last week it would likely simultaneously list on more than one exchange. ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE – Living in Singapore, Marcus Lim never wanted for water. But when he arrived in India, he found that people had to walk for hours to collect water, which might be in short supply or, worse, contaminated. Then there are the sanitation issues ... ( read original story ...)

A Saudi diplomat has been sentenced to be caned in Singapore for sexually assaulting a hotel worker while on holiday with his family. Bander Yahya A Alzahrani was also sentenced to more than two years in jail after being convicted of 'outraging modesty ... ( read original story ...)

The Singapore women's team have qualified for the World Floorball Championships (WFC) after beating New Zealand in Wellington yesterday. Singapore, ranked world No. 18, defeated the 23rd-ranked hosts 7-1 in the quarter-finals of the WFC qualifying ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE - While there may be uncertainty around the world, the good news is that Singapore enjoys good and stable relations with its neighbours, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday (Feb 4). In brief remarks at a Chinese New Year community ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE - As the global balance of power shifts and economic disruption hits many societies, Singapore can stay afloat and succeed if it follows a few guiding principles, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Chan Chun Sing said on Saturday (Feb 4 ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Improving its outreach to more Singaporeans is among SkillsFuture Singapore’s priorities this year. The newly-formed statutory board, which aims to provide Singaporeans with the opportunities to develop their fullest potential through life ... ( read original story ...)

The San Francisco Police Department did not immediately respond to the Daily News, but cops confirmed to the Chronicle that they are looking into Yeap's death. Yeap lived in Singapore and was from Penang, Malaysia, according to her Facebook page. ( read original story ...)

Singapore sees little growth in fixed-asset investments this year after commitments fell to the lowest level since at least 2007, the Economic Development Board said. Capital investment in facilities and equipment planned over the next five years stood at ... ( read original story ...)

Highlighting uncertainties stemming from events such as elections in Europe as well as proposed policies from US President Donald Trump that could shape the operating environment, EDB's chairman, Beh Swan Gin, said the good news for Singapore is that its ... ( read original story ...)

A Singapore Airlines stewardess was found dead in a hotel room in San Francisco on Tuesday (31 January) US time, just hours before she was scheduled to fly back to Singapore on a return flight. The deceased has been identified as Penang-born Vanessa Yeap ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: There will be new post-graduate courses on religious diversity, as well as opportunities for inter-faith teaching exchanges, with the signing of a new agreement between the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) and six religious ... ( read original story ...)

Manchester-based cyber security specialist NCC Group has expanded its global presence with a new office in Singapore. The new base will help businesses in the region to protect their business against the rising threat of cyber attacks. Rob Cotton ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore stocks hit a 15-month closing high and Indonesia posted its first gain in four sessions on Wednesday, while regional peers closed largely flat, as investors awaited the outcome of the US Federal Reserve meeting. Singapore recovered from Tuesday's ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore, 1 February 2017- SPH Magazines' Home & Decor has partnered with The Warranty Group, one of the world's premier providers of warranty solutions, to launch LoveHome, an appliance repair and maintenance programme. LoveHomeis the first appliance ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore vice-captain Hariss Harun will spend the next 12 months in Spain. (Photo: FAS) Singapore international Hariss Harun will spend the next 12 months of his career in Spain, according to an announcement made by his club Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) on ... ( read original story ...)