MUNICH: As a small country, Singapore has to "take the world as it is" but at the same time protect the country's fundamental interests, especially in matters of safety, security, or its position in the world. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said this on ... ( read original story ...)
Swiss Singapore to start naphtha trading in Singapore, may add U.S. office – sources
SINGAPORE, July 11 Commodity trader Swiss Singapore Overseas Enterprises is expanding its trading operations in Singapore and may start an office in the United States by the end of the year, said three industry sources on Tuesday. The company, which is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: ‘Strict’ Cybersecurity Bill faces public scrutiny
Singapore’s critical sectors have to remain vigilant as hackers have become more sophisticated. Source: Shutterstock SINGAPORE is getting ready to vote on the proposed Cybersecurity Bill which will impose stricter requirements on critical information ... ( read original story ...)
Temasek’s portfolio seen at record, led by Singapore stocks, China banks
SINGAPORE Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings' assets likely rebounded last year and rose by at least 10 percent to a record, propelled by gains in shares of Chinese banks and domestic companies. One of the world's biggest investors, Temasek [TEM.UL ... ( read original story ...)
Mugabe in Singapore again for medical reasons amid concerns
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe is in Singapore for medical reasons, prompting opposition figures to question whether the 93-year-old still has the stamina to run the country. State media, quoting an information ministry statement ... ( read original story ...)
Siemens opens Singapore digital hub to develop smart solutions for businesses
said Siemens in a news release. Key target areas are urban infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and healthcare. The launch of the digitalisation hub took place simultaneously at parallel events in Singapore and at Siemens' headquarters in Munich. ( read original story ...)
Singapore releases overarching Cybersecurity Bill for public consultation
SINGAPORE - Critical information infrastructure (CII) owners in Singapore must report security breaches, and cyber-security vendors providing highly sensitive services here will need to be licensed if a proposed Cybersecurity Bill gets the greenlight. The ... ( read original story ...)
Vatican’s third most powerful figure George Pell cuts a lonely figure as he sits in a hotel lobby during a Singapore stopover on the way to Australia to face historic sex charges
He was spotted looking pensive in his hotel before meeting another man and going to 10.30am mass at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd in Singapore's Civic District. Pell refused to comment or answer questions when confronted by a Seven News reporter as he ... ( read original story ...)
Cardinal who is the Vatican’s third most powerful figure touches down in Singapore ahead of his return to Australia to face historic sex charges
The Vatican's third most senior figure has been seen outside a Singapore ice cream shop on his way back to ... These matters have been under investigation now for two years,' said Pell after news of the charges broke. 'There have been leaks to the media. ( read original story ...)
The classic Singapore Sling gets a makeover
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Singapore PM’s siblings say they hope to resolve family feud
SINGAPORE (AP) — The siblings of Singapore's prime minister launched another public attack on their brother over social media Thursday, but they said from now on, they're keeping the spat private. The family's unusually public feud has riveted Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM’s siblings say ready to settle dispute privately, or go to court
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The siblings of Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong issued a seven-page rejoinder on Thursday to his statement to parliament earlier this week, reiterating accusations that he had abused his power in a dispute over their late ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Lee Family Feud Goes to Parliament: QuickTake Q&A
Singapore is a small but wealthy Southeast Asian island state with a reputation for order and control. So imagine the dismay when its most famous family gets involved in a very public feud -- on Facebook. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his two younger ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore repatriates two ‘radicalized’ maids to Indonesia
SINGAPORE - Singapore has repatriated two Indonesian maids who were "radicalized" by Islamists using social media, bringing the total number of such cases to 9 since 2015, the second minister for home affairs has said. Authorities in the city-state said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore repatriates two ‘radicalised’ maids to Indonesia — minister
Singapore: Singapore has repatriated two Indonesian maids who were “radicalised” by Islamists using social media, bringing the total number of such cases to nine since 2015, the second minister for home affairs has said. Authorities in the city-state ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Tops US for Best Cybersecurity
The US is second only to Singapore in the UN's ranking, which examines countries' abilities to defend against cyber attacks. The US has some of the world's best cybersecurity infrastructure, second only to Singapore, according to a United Nations survey ... ( read original story ...)