Their poor performance in Singapore sees the Blitzboks well off the pace in their bid to secure automatic qualification for the Paris Olympics.
NZ wins Singapore 7s beating Argentina in final showdown
New Zealand won the Singapore Sevens for the first time in 18 years after beating Argentina 19-17 in a final showdown of the world series leaders on Sunday. The Kiwis shot to 12-0 and the Argentines came back to trail 12-10 while New Zealand co-captain Dylan Collier was in the sin-bin.
Singapore’s badminton players such as Loh Kean Yew to miss certain SEA Games events due to Sudirman Cup
They will play in the SEA Games team competition before flying to China for the Sudirman Cup, which offers qualification points for the 2024 Olympics. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Singapore On-screen Fund fund aims to showcase Singapore and boost local businesses
TV shows and movies can be major assets when it comes to boosting tourism in a given city or country. Think "Emily in Paris" or "Game of Thrones," for example.
All Blacks Sevens beat Fiji to set up Singapore final against Argentina
The All Blacks Sevens have extended their recent dominance over Fiji with a 19-10 win to qualify for the Singapore Sevens final against Argentina. The match was effectively decided in the first half, ...
Singapore Food Agency set to greenlight 16 insect species for food consumption
SINGAPORE: 16 species of insects, including crickets, silkworm cocoons, and grasshoppers, will soon be approved by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to be sold locally for food consumption. The public can expect to be able to eat these insects in their ...
Singapore 7s: Fiji through to cup semifinal
The Fiji Airways Fiji 7s team is through to the cup semifinal of the Singapore tournament after defeating France 33-21 in the quarterfinal. A first half double to Terio Tamani and a try to Joseva ...
US talk show host mocks jailed Singapore man for selling 621 stolen printer cartridges
Did you catch it?A Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA) senior executive who misappropriated more than 750 printer cartridges from the agency and sold them on Carousell was joked about on the US talk ...
Lalu Prasad likely to go to Singapore by end of this month to consult doctors
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad, who had undergone kidney transplant in December last year, is likely to go to Singapore for post-surgery ...
Talent, dedication and a good foundation key to Shanti Pereira’s success, say former Singapore track stars
Shanti Pereira's success has been the product of years of work, as well as raw ability, says former national sprinter UK Shyam.
34% more potholes detected on Singapore roads in first 2 months of 2023
There were 1,123 potholes - 285 more than the same period in 2022 - due to the higher intensity of rain. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Samoa Down Fiji, New Zealand Shine At Singapore Rugby Sevens
Defending champions Fiji suffered a surprising setback against near-neighbours Samoa at the Singapore Rugby Sevens on Saturday, while series leaders New Zealand asserted their class with wins against ...
Canadian men lose to Fiji and Samoa but rally to beat Spain at Singapore 7s
Canada lost to Samoa and Fiji but rallied to defeat Spain in a battle of relegation-threatened rivals Saturday at the HSBC Singapore Sevens.
Singapore’s growing electric vehicle market continues to face challenges | Video
Although car buyers in Singapore may soon have more electric vehicles to choose from, demand and supply challenges continue to hamper EV adoption. Claudia Lim reports.
Singapore edutech firms look to the US to grow their business | Video
As the educational tech landscape continues to grow, with such companies receiving increased investment in recent years, Singapore firms are looking to the US for business growth. Chloe Choo reports.
Asian banks are luring investors who think they’re a safer bet; Singapore expected to be major beneficiary
The US-led banking turmoil is driving money into Asian assets, with investors betting that China and the region’s emerging economies are in a better position to weather the fallout.