Neither of two oil tankers that collided off Singapore on Friday carried Iranian crude, the Iranian oil ministry said Saturday. “The crude oil of neither of these damaged oil tankers was related to Iran and did not belong to Iran,” the ministry said in ...
Singapore cracks down on network of 95 social media accounts for falsehoods
Singapore is cracking down on 95 social media accounts from a foreign network that has been spreading falsehoods about the country. Under its foreign interference laws, its Home Affairs Ministry has ordered five social media platforms to block the accounts from being accessible to its residents.
‘I flew in luxury first class with Singapore Airlines – experience was dream come true’
The viral video has since racked up a whopping 2.9 million likes and 270,600 shares. One user gushed: "I've flown Singapore Airlines several times. Worth every penny." Another quipped: "Here is your seat, you mean apartment." A third confessed ...
Malaysian man caught trying to leave Singapore illegally by hiding in lorry
SINGAPORE: A Malaysian man was found trying to illegally depart Singapore via Tuas Checkpoint by hiding in the cargo compartment of a lorry on Friday (July 19).
Hyundai’s new Singapore plant makes its cars on the third floor—the same storey as its Michelin chef-run Korean restaurant
Hyundai currently assembles the Ioniq 5 and 6, a battery EV, in Singapore for the domestic market, as well as a robotaxi variant bound for the U.S.
Collision Near Singapore Ignites Two Oil Tankers, Raising Environmental Concerns
Two large oil tankers collided near Singapore, causing fires and necessitating rescue operations for crew members. The vessels were carrying significant amounts of naphtha and Iranian crude. Authorities are working to prevent potential oil spills,
Singapore businesses disrupted by network outage
SINGAPORE - A major IT outage is affecting companies worldwide including in Singapore. There have been reports of service disruptions at airports, media outlets, supermarkets and banks in the US and Australia. The Straits Times is also affected by the outage.
Elon Musk praises the first prime minister of Singapore as ‘brilliant’ in response to a glowing blog post about the country’s airport
Musk shared a blog lauding Lee Kuan Yew's foresight in developing Changi Airport. Lee transformed Singapore into a global financial hub.
Local movie Wonderland collaborates with Singapore designers for film merchandise
Wonderland merch from Photo Phactory, The Everyday Club, Joannalsm and Clean Folks Club are on sale at Design Orchard. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Orders Social Media Firms to Block 95 Accounts Tied to Exiled Chinese Businessman
Guo, who was linked to 92 of the 95 accounts, is an exiled Chinese businessman and an outspoken opponent of Beijing's communist government. He was on Tuesday convicted in the U.S. on charges of ...
Oil tankers on fire off Singapore, crew members rescued
Two large oil tankers were on fire in waters near Singapore, the authorities said on Friday, raising concerns about the environment as well as the impact on operations at the world's biggest ...
MOH sanctions six clinics for false claims; World’s riskiest cities for travellers, revealed: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
Singapore Orders Facebook, X to Block Chinese Tycoon Guo’s Posts
Singapore directed social media platforms to block nearly 100 online accounts of exiled Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui over posts deemed detrimental to the interests of the city-state.
Singapore’s MAS Sees 2024 GDP Growth Near Upper Half of Forecast
Singapore’s central bank expects the island’s economy to expand near the upper end of a 1%-to-3% range forecast for this year, even as geopolitical tensions and higher global interest rates continue ...
Billionaire Kuok’s Allgreen Offers Top Bid For Prime Singapore Housing Site
Billionaire Robert Kuok's Allgreen Properties submitted the top bid for a prime Singapore residential site despite softening housing demand.
U.S.-China tensions are not a ‘new Cold War,’ veteran Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan says
Bilahari Kausikan, Singapore's former permanent representative to the United Nations says that countries and companies have to be calm, clinical and agile to navigate the current geopolitical ...