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Voila, a virtuous cycle. This could be the success Singapore’s Smart Nation vision is waiting for: One that would tip it over from being a nebulous, topical news point to one that could bring tangible benefits to the common folk. Barring which ... ( read original story ...)

Jason Dasey and Dez Corkhill assess Malaysia and Singapore's respective chances in the 2017 edition of the SEA Games. Singapore made an ominously poor start to their 2017 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games campaign after a 2-0 loss to Myanmar in the Group A ... ( read original story ...)

After years buying clothes online, Singapore civil servant Olivia Chin brought internet shopping closer to home – she furnished her flat almost entirely from Taobao, China’s biggest e-commerce platform. She bought a coffee table, dining table, sofa ... ( read original story ...)

Jason Dasey and Dez Corkhill assess Malaysia and Singapore's respective chances in the 2017 edition of the SEA Games. Singapore made an ominously poor start to their 2017 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games campaign after a 2-0 loss to Myanmar in the Group A ... ( read original story ...)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Singapore U-22 football team kicked off their 2017 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games campaign with a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Myanmar on Monday afternoon (Aug 14). A double from Myanmar striker Aung Thu has put a serious dent in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore has stripped a Chinese-American academic of his permanent residency, accusing him of influencing Singapore's foreign policy and public opinion, a move that Chinese experts said was "rare and odd" and showcases the new Singaporean government's ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: The rise in terror attacks and religiously-motivated hate crimes has increased divisions in societies around the globe. Here in Singapore, have they widened fault-lines too and affected how we view each other’s religious communities? ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: By 2035, the Asia-Pacific region is set to account for over three billion air passengers per year, boosted by Asia’s rising middle class. It would be a boon to Singapore, which has cemented its position as one of the world's leading aviation ... ( read original story ...)

If Singapore is not economically successful, no major powers will invite it to the discussion table, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Chan Chun Sing said yesterday, as he explained the need to always explore opportunities with countries like the ... ( read original story ...)

JAKARTA: Singapore is committed to a long-term relationship with Indonesia and has worked on a good agenda for the upcoming Leaders' Retreat next month, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said on Saturday (Aug 12) as he wrapped up a two-day working visit ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Singapore's productivity could improve a little bit more this year, having achieved 1 per cent growth in 2016, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday (Aug 12). Speaking at a National Day dinner at his ward in Teck Ghee, Mr Lee pointed ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE -- Singapore's trade-reliant economy grew much faster than initially estimated in the second quarter and more than analysts had expected, with a rebound in services suggesting a broader and more balanced recovery after a stumble early in the year ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: The full year growth forecast for the Singapore economy has been narrowed to 2 to 3 per cent, from the earlier range of 1 to 3 per cent, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Friday (Aug 11) as data showed the economy growing quicker ... ( read original story ...)

Editor's Note — CNN Travel's series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. Singapore (CNN) — With up and coming hipster ... ( read original story ...)

Editor's Note — CNN Travel's series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. Kranji, Singapore (CNN) — In a country that ... ( read original story ...)

But while most people view Singapore from the ground upwards, one photographer has offered a refreshing alternative - thanks to his collection of stunning aerial shots. Taken by local resident Willy Chandra, his bird's eye-view images show residential hubs ... ( read original story ...)