A student from Shanghai has grasped the opportunity to take a trip travelling mostly by road and covering a vast distance in a short time through four countries in Southeast Asia.
Singapore HR boss jailed for giving herself US$148,000 in fake pay rises to fund child’s tuition
Submits false claims after joining firm, continues crimes for 2.5 years, treats firm's coffers like 'personal piggy bank' A human resources employee in Singapore who is in charge of her company's ...
Singapore and Malaysia to mark 100 years of the Causeway
This year marks 100 years since the Johor-Singapore Causeway was officially opened. Stretching just over a kilometre, it is a symbol of close ties, bilateral relations and people-to-people connections ...
Singapore woman fined RM32,000 for not wearing mask, pulling down social distancing ambassador’s mask in 2021 pandemic
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A woman who refused to wear a mask amid the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021 also pulled down the mask of a social distancing ambassador (SDA) when she was confronted. On ...
In data: South Korea, Singapore ‘most willing’ to pay for sustainable fashion
New research from Vlerick Business School found that consumers in South Korea and Singapore showed the highest willingness to pay for brands that prioritise "sustainability and inclusivity." ...
Singapore SHOCKER! Man dies due to cardiac arrest after winning $4 million at Marina Bay Sands casino (WATCH)
In a shocking turn of events at Marina Bay Sands Casino in Singapore, a man reportedly passed away shortly after winning a staggering $4 million. The unnamed individual reportedly suffered a fatal ...
Timeline of Singapore’s oil spill: When response teams mobilised, booms deployed
SINGAPORE: The removal of bulk oil from the sea and Singapore's beaches is nearly completed, with about 550 tonnes of oil-soaked sand and debris collected from all affected beaches, authorities said ...
Over 180 Malaysian fishermen affected by Singapore oil spill, says state assemblyman
KUALA LUMPUR] The recent oil spill in Singapore has hit the livelihoods of more than 180 fishermen in Pengerang in Johor, with estimated losses amounting to around RM480,000 (S$137,960), said Johor’s ...
How to Solve Singapore’s Energy (Drink) Crisis
Top image by Stephanie Lee for RICE Media Earlier this year, the regulation of caffeinated energy drinks was proposed in Parliament, which is an issue that hits close to home for many Singaporeans ...
Singapore’s Zhou Jingyi wins Portuguese table tennis league with CTM Mirandela
The 19-year-old will play in the Paris Olympics alongside national teammates Izaac Quek and Zeng Jian. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Unspoken Rule Singapore Locals Use At Food Centers That Tourists Need To Know And Respect
You may have seen the world's largest indoor waterfall at the airport, but no Singapore trip would be complete without visiting a hawker center. These open-air food courts offer more than just al ...
Singapore still assessing visa application of shipping CEO who claimed he was denied one over Russia sanctions
SINGAPORE: The visa application of a shipping company's chief executive officer was rejected as supporting documents were not provided by the deadline, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) clarified on ...
Singapore monitoring impact of oil spill on beach-front businesses: Grace Fu
SINGAPORE is monitoring the impact of the recent oil spill on beach-front businesses which operate sea-based activities, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu on Monday (Jun 24 ...
Singapore Ready for Int’l Cooperation with Iran
The special envoy said Singapore is ready to promote and boost its ties with Iran at the bilateral level as well as regional and international cooperation. He also stressed the necessity to bolster ...
Singapore Core Inflation Unchanged on Stable Energy, Food Costs
Singapore’s core inflation remained unchanged last month, as lower energy and goods prices offset an increase in cost of services. Core prices, which exclude private transport and accommodation costs ...
Singapore Stock Market Expected To Stay Rangebound
(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market bounced higher again on Friday, one session after snapping the two-day winning streak in which it had picked up almost 5 points or 0.2 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 3,305-point plateau although it's likely to hand back those gains on Monday.