Basnayake Keith Spencer, 37, is accused of using a foldable knife to stab parish priest Christopher Lee Kwong Heng, 57, in the mouth during Saturday evening mass at St Joseph’s Church in the upmarket ...
Singapore to recognise medical grads from 9 more foreign universities
This brings the number of recognised foreign medical schools in Singapore to 112. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Airlines shares fall 6% as profit nearly halves amid intensifying competition
The fall in profits was due to "increased capacity and stronger competition in key markets," the airline said.
Singapore broadens scope of mutual legal assistance for cross-border crime under new law
SINGAPORE’S law enforcement agencies will be able to enforce confiscation orders made by any competent foreign authority and take evidence from persons under foreign investigation, among other legal ...
Singapore Air Vows to Expand Capacity Despite Rising Competition
Singapore Airlines Ltd. says it doesn’t plan to rein in expanding its capacity despite previously warning of a tougher outlook as competition from rivals intensifies.
Singapore study to test if pairing wearable devices with health coaches can change lifestyle habits
SINGAPORE – A team from Alexandra Hospital (AH) is testing if using wearable fitness devices alone can change lifestyle habits, or if there is a need for a human health coach to nudge people regularly. The pilot programme, called Activation, is a ...
Removing mandatory sentences for first-time offenders among proposed changes to Singapore’s road traffic laws
The changes are necessary to strike a balance between deterrence and proportionality, says the Home Affairs Ministry.
Korean vendor seeks to wind up troubled Qoo10 in Singapore High Court over S$72.3 million debt
SINGAPORE - A Korean gift certificates vendor that is allegedly owed nearly 76 billion won (S$72.3 million) in debt is seeking to wind up beleaguered online marketplace Qoo10 in Singapore’s High Court.
Singapore’s membership in international bodies must be based on national interests: Vivian Balakrishnan
WHETHER Singapore chooses to join a specific multilateral bloc or grouping must be carefully considered and guided by its national interests and the fundamental objectives of its foreign policy, said Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan on Monday (Nov 11) in Parliament.
Bangladesh’s Professor Yunus urges Singapore to help recover laundered funds and cut migration costs
Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor to Bangladesh's Interim Government, called on Singapore to assist in recovering billions of dollars laundered from Bangladesh and to work together on reducing ...
Singapore million-dollar flat transactions in 2024 set to double last year’s totals
There were 750 million-dollar flats in the first three quarters of 2024. According to an OrangeTee report, in the third quarter of this year, a record 331 HDB flats were sold for a million dollars, up ...
Singapore auction success rate to reach just under 6% in 2024
It’s at the lower end of the original projections at the start of the year. According to the Ministry of Law, there were 3,227 bankruptcy applications made in the first eight months of 2024, 23.3% ...
Singapore businesses keeping close watch on trade policies under Trump 2.0
SINGAPORE businesses are keeping a watchful eye on how US President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in the White House could impact global trade policies and business costs. “We’re closely monitoring ...
Singapore’s lifelong learning scene is ripe for transformation
Next year, the SkillsFuture movement will be 10 years old. Over the past decade, continuing education and training (CET) has become a national priority driven by advancing technology and intensifying ...
Singapore: Priest attacked with folding knife during communion
SINGAPORE — The 37-year-old Singaporean Sinhalese man who was arrested for stabbing a priest at a church in Bukit Timah on Nov 9 had done so with a folding knife during communion, said the police in the wee hours of Nov 10. The police said during a press ...
Singapore Airlines’ profit dips further in Q2 as capacity outpaces travel demand
The airline signalled that pressure will continue as competition remains tough. Read more at straitstimes.com.