Education Minister Chan Chun Sing will be the new defence minister, while first-time MPs Jeffrey Siow and David Neo will be acting ministers.
PM Lawrence Wong unveils new Cabinet, says it’s the ‘strongest team’ for Singapore
The new Cabinet changes will be effective from May 23, when most of the new political office holders will be sworn in. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore PM Wong keeps finance post amid economy, trade worries
SINGAPORE -- Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Wednesday that he will keep the finance minister position following the general election held earlier this month, as the city-state ...
More younger people in Singapore developing heart conditions; heart attacks remain on the rise
The number of heart attacks in Singapore is projected to rise almost three-fold from about 480 cases per 100,000 people this year, to around 1,400 by 2050.
‘It’s devastating’: Otters in Singapore eat Bright Hill resident’s koi valued at under S$10,000
SINGAPORE: Hoh Chin Cha woke up on Monday (May 19) morning to a horrifying sight – all eight of his beloved koi had been mauled and mutilated in the pond of his Bright Hill home.
SeaTown invests in Singapore-based healthcare distribution company AddVita
SeaTown Holdings International said on Wednesday it has invested in AddVita, a Singapore-headquartered healthcare and life sciences distribution company, with a capital commitment of up to S$115 ...
Singapore calls for immediate ceasefire, resumption of aid as Gaza violence escalates
"Singapore calls for the immediate full resumption of humanitarian aid for the Palestinian civilians in Gaza and an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. All remaining hostages held by Hamas should be ...
Singapore’s CapitaLand Investment launches first onshore master fund in China
Real estate investment manager CapitaLand Investment Ltd said on Wednesday that it has launched its first onshore master fund in China, backed by a total equity commitment of 5 billion yuan ($692.58 ...
Singapore’s HDB corridors compared with South China Sea row? US embassy slammed over video
The video compares rule violations over cluttering along HDB corridors with what it refers to as China’s illegal actions in the waterways.
Singapore named third happiest city on Earth
Singapore has been ranked the world's third "happiest" city for 2025, according to the Institute for the Quality of Life's latest Happy City Index.
Singapore, the Netherlands mark 60 years of bilateral ties with new economic partnerships
Singapore’s Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu said the country is committed to growing such partnerships by leveraging on both nations' strategic locations.
Singapore’s SIA Engineering signs $1 billion services deal with Singapore Airlines
Singapore's SIA Engineering on Tuesday signed a S$1.3 billion ($1 billion) services agreement with Singapore Airlines and its unit Scoot.
JN.1 Variant Triggers COVID Surge in Singapore: What Makes It Different And How to Stay Safe
As Singapore faces a new wave of COVID-19 cases, attention has focused on the JN.1 variant, a sublineage of Omicron, as the main cause of this rise. This wave is mainly due to the spread of new ...
Covid-19 cases spike in India, Singapore and parts of Asia: Is it safe to travel? Here’s what doctors advise
Covid-19 cases are surging in several Asian countries and cities, including Hong Kong and Singapore. Is India at risk? Here's everything you should know.
Chinese defence minister set to skip defence forum in Singapore
Admiral Dong Jun’s absence from Shangri-La Dialogue would come as President Xi Jinping purges high-level officers ...
Indonesia approaches trading firms in Singapore in Pertamina investigation
The Indonesian Attorney General's Office has approached a number of trading firms in Singapore regarding a corruption investigation involving state energy firm Pertamina, it said on Monday.