SINGAPORE: Today marks Singapore’s 52th anniversary as an independent country. A mixture of foresight and bold decisions have contributed to a stable, prosperous and resilient society. Everywhere we look, we see signs of economic development and wealth ... ( read original story ...)
The eagle, the lion and the dragon: Singapore’s future in the age of Trump
(CNN)Caught between an ascendent China and an increasingly unreliable United States, Singapore's diplomatic future is at the heart of a debate on who really calls the shots in Asia. The Lion City has historically had strong relations with both countries ... ( read original story ...)
Halimah Yacob’s presidency bid: a milestone for Singapore’s women, for race relations … not so much?
Singapore may be on the verge of a political milestone with the likely election of Halimah Yacob as its first female president next month, but controversy surrounding the vote – reserved for ethnic Malay candidates only – could take some of the shine ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sports Awards: Joseph Schooling named Sportsman of the Year for 3 years in a row
SINGAPORE - Olympic champion Joseph Schooling was named Sportsman of the Year at the Singapore Sports Awards ceremony on Tuesday (Aug 8), becoming the first athlete to win the award four times and also the first to win it three years in a row. Schooling ... ( read original story ...)
Economy expected to grow 2.5% this year
SINGAPORE — The Republic’s economy is expected to be a shade rosier this year, with growth of about 2.5 per cent, higher than last year’s 2 per cent expansion, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Tuesday (Aug 8), in his National Day message. ( read original story ...)
Preschool, war on diabetes and Smart Nation will benefit Singapore in long term: PM Lee
SINGAPORE — Ensuring children have a good start in life, nudging Singaporeans to stay healthy, and tapping technology to create opportunities and jobs are three ways in which the Government is preparing for the future, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong ... ( read original story ...)
Happy National Day Singapore: The simple elegance of Singapore’s First Prime Minister, the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew
An intellectual behemoth, he has hobnobbed with Heads of State and Foreign Dignitaries with panache, wit and importantly, classic style. As a result, Lee is recognised by many (including Henry Kissinger) to be an enlightened statesman. Perhaps it is ... ( read original story ...)
China leaning on Singapore to keep ASEAN calm over South China Sea: sources
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China is worried it could face fresh criticism over its actions in the South China Sea when Singapore becomes chairman of the Association of South East Asian Nations next year, and is putting pressure on the city-state to make sure ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese-American professor appeals Singapore expulsion
After news broke last week of the government's decision, the professor told Hong Kong's South China Morning Post the allegations against him were "nonsense". Huang's case comes at a time Singapore and China's historically warm ties are being tested. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Keppel Group says academic resigns after residency cancelled
SINGAPORE, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Singapore's Keppel Land, part of conglomerate Keppel Group Ltd, said its independent director has resigned after his permanent residency was cancelled when he was accused of being an agent of influence for a foreign country. ( read original story ...)
Singapore positions itself to become a global leader in professional services
When Ogilvy and Mather (O&M) joined forces recently with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) in a three-year collaboration to advance the country’s modern marketing services, it marked another milestone in the city state’s ambition to become ... ( read original story ...)
Genting Singapore, gov’t brainstorms on new Tourism strategy
The company may have seen a profit turnaround in the second quarter of the year but casino operator Genting Singapore remains cautious on its outlook. Part of the worry of Genting is whether Singapore may be able to sustain the robust figures of foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-Beijing professor expelled from Singapore for being ‘agent’ of foreign power
Singapore expelled prominent Chinese-born American professor Huang Jing, according to a vaguely worded statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs It may be the first time the city-state has taken such a step in decades Singapore alleged Huang Jing ... ( read original story ...)
Garcia confirms return to Singapore Open next year
(Reuters) - U.S. Masters champion Sergio Garcia will play in next year's Singapore Open at Sentosa Golf Club for the second consecutive time, the organizers said on Monday. The 37-year-old Spaniard was considered one of the most talented players never to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore revokes permanent residency of foreign ‘agent’
Huang Jing is said to have “knowingly interacted with intelligence organisations and agents of the foreign country.” Source: YouTube SINGAPORE’s immigration ministry has revoked the permanent residency and permanently banned two United States ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to expel professor of Chinese descent for being ‘foreign agent’
An academic will be forced to leave Singapore forever after the government accused him Friday of acting as "an agent of influence of a foreign country". Huang Jing, a U.S. citizen who held a senior position at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, had ... ( read original story ...)