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(CNN)When it comes to science, math and reading, Singapore's teens are the best in the world, according to a international education survey published Tuesday. In all three subjects, Singapore students demonstrated knowledge and skills equivalent to almost ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore has the highest achieving students in international education rankings, with its teenagers coming top in tests in maths, reading and science. The influential Pisa rankings, run by the OECD, are based on tests taken by 540,000 15-year-olds in 72 ... ( read original story ...)

And they do this in English, one of several languages spoken in Singapore. It turns out there is more than one way to reach the right solution. What is impressive is their commitment to understanding exactly how to do it. "If we just blindly look at the ... ( read original story ...)

Court rejects claim that mission to turn a pastor’s wife called Ho into a global rap star was designed to spread God's word to the world ( read original story ...)

Immediate revenge will be on the minds of the Indian Aces and Japan Warriors as the IPTL moves from Saitama to Singapore on Tuesday, December 6. After going down in the final match of the IPTL’s Saitama leg on Sunday to the UAE Royals and Singapore ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Singapore's rail fares are among the lowest compared to that of 35 major cities across Asia, Australia, North America and Europe, a new study commissioned by the country's Public Transport Council (PTC) showed. In a blog post on Monday (Dec 5 ... ( read original story ...)

So if you slice it up by that, you’ll probably see inequality increasing,” said Dr Ong. 8. The good news is, social mobility in Singapore is high. In fact, it’s one of the highest in the world. Among young adults, 14 per cent of those from the ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore is in a much better situation than other developed countries facing slowing growth and an uncertain economic outlook, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said. Unemployment is low, including among youth, and incomes are rising even for lower- and ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore: The consecration ceremony of a Hindu temple in Singapore saw racial and religious harmony in practice when several groups chipped in to ensure smooth running of the event that was attended by 20,000 devotees, according to a media report. The ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE， Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Singapore shares closed 0.81 percent higher on Monday， as investors shrugged off news of Italy's referendum result that hit Euro-zone markets and Euro. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said he would resign following a ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Against a trend of developed countries turning inwards and adopting a more protectionist, nativist approach, Singapore must remain open, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday (Dec 4). In his speech at the 34th People’s Action Party ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Compared to other developed countries, Singapore has been fortunate and is overall in a much better situation when dealing with the challenges of an uncertain global outlook, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday (Dec 4). In a speech ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE A Singapore minister said on Friday the threat of an extremist attack was higher now than earlier this year as hardline Islamists are increasingly pushing their agenda in neighboring Indonesia. Law and Home Affairs Minister Kasiviswanathan ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE - Singapore regulators said Friday they will fine two banks a total of over $5.3 million for having breached money laundering rules in dealings with an indebted Malaysian state fund. The Monetary Authority of Singapore fined the local branch of ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO: Japan and Singapore will work together to ratify the Trans-Pacific ... negotiations so as not to reverse the trend of free trade," said Mr Abe in a joint news conference. Both countries are part of the 12-nation TPP that would cover about 40 per ... ( read original story ...)

For decades, Singapore has walked a careful line between the U.S. and China. Now, the tiny Southeast Asian state is finding itself in Beijing’s cross hairs. China has gone public in recent months to chastise Singapore for a perceived alignment with the U ... ( read original story ...)