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Singapore holds world’s largest illumination event
With over 20 million LED lights, Illumi — stylized as “illumi” and touted as the “world's largest illumination event” — made its international premiere at Singapore's Bayfront Event Space, next to the ...
Former Singapore transport minister S Iswaran in the spotlight as unprecedented criminal trial opens on Tuesday
The 62-year-old will take his place in the dock to defend himself against charges of corruption, obstructing justice and obtaining valuables in an unprecedented criminal trial that begins on Sep 24.
Singapore’s Temasek sets aside $77 mln to support climate action initiatives
Singaporean state-owned investor Temasek said on Monday that it is setting aside S$100 million ($77.43 million) as a community gift to support climate action initiatives that will accelerate the green ...
Lando Norris eases to Singapore Grand Prix victory to reduce Max Verstappen’s lead in drivers’ championship
British driver Lando Norris recorded a comfortable victory at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, putting a dent into Max Verstappen’s lead atop the drivers’ world championship.
Singapore’s Temasek sets aside $77 million to support climate action initiatives
SINGAPORE - Singaporean state-owned investor Temasek said on Monday that it is setting aside S$100 million ($77.43 million) as a community gift to support climate action initiatives that will ...
Billionaire Koh Wee Meng To Open Three New Singapore Hotels By 2027
Fragrance Group and Global Premium Hotels—both controlled by billionaire Koh Wee Meng—tapping into travel boom with three new hotels opening in Singapore by 2027.
Singapore Prime Office Vacancies Jump to Highest Since 2022
Singapore’s prime office market is showing signs of softening as an increase in new space push vacancies to the highest level in over two years, while a jump in rents runs out of steam. Vacancy rates ...
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell suffered ‘borderline heatstroke’ in Singapore GP
Mercedes withdrew Lewis Hamilton and George Russell from their media commitments after they suffered “borderline heatstroke” in the Singapore GP. The Singapore Grand Prix is one of the most brutal ...
Singapore-flagged ship that was boarded by FBI in Baltimore cleared to resume operation
The vessel is a sister ship to the Dali that in March crashed into and toppled a bridge in the US. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Swearing, shoeys and swift legs: Singapore GP talking points
McLaren's Lando Norris won the Singapore Grand Prix to close the gap on Max Verstappen in the Formula One world championship. Former world champion Nico Rosberg, in Singapore as a TV pundit, warned that Verstappen was "pushing the limits" of the FIA's patience.
Singapore’s ex-transport minister Iswaran faces trial in ‘high-stakes’ corruption case
The trial, set for Tuesday, could challenge the PAP’s image and bring lesser-known aspects of public service to light, observers say.
Singapore Grand Prix conclusions: Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull return theory and more
Daniel Ricciardo will race for Red Bull before F1 2024 is out. Can a driver deemed not good enough for Red Bull’s juni
Singapore’s workforce and economy strain under the weight of a shrinking population
There were 24,726 citizen deaths in 2023. This was a 40 per cent jump from 17,691 deaths in 2014, The Straits Times newspaper reported
Simu Liu, Manny Jacinto and Super Junior’s Siwon among celebrities spotted in Singapore during F1 weekend
Liu, Jacinto and Siwon were also spotted at think tank Milken Institute's Asia summit which was held at the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore from Sep 18 to 20. Although it's uncertain if he attended the F1 race, American singer Eric Nam was in Singapore over the weekend for the launch of Audemars Piguet's new Royal ...
Lando Norris storms to victory at 2024 F1 Singapore Grand Prix
McLaren's Lando Norris won the 2024 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix McLaren leads the Constructors' Champion Reigning world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing leads the Drivers' Championship McLaren's Lando Norris converted a pole position into ...