Guidelines for how to write a letter to the editor are here. Please send your letter to edletters@afr.com.au Michael Barr makes baseless sweeping statements about Singapore (”Nothing to see here’ as Singapore gets new PM”). Smooth leadership ...
90-year-old in Singapore among 113 people under probe for alleged involvement in illegal horse betting
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): The police are investigating 113 people for their suspected involvement in illegal horse betting activities. The 103 men and 10 women, aged between 47 and 90, were ...
Daily Cuts – The business of viral: How Singapore brands end up on Hollywood’s radar
Silent yet successful, local fashion brand Aupen is having an “it bag” moment with its arm candy seen on celebrities the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, Jennifer Lawrence, Kylie Jenner and Taylor Swift. Andr ...
Daily Cuts – Are concerts the best path for big revenue in Singapore’s tourism?
Singapore’s visitor arrivals dropped to 1.36 million in April, compared to March, when concerts by the likes of Taylor Swift hit a fever pitch. While it’s the weakest so far in 2024, it’s still ...
Singapore Monitoring New Covid Wave as Infections Rise
Singapore’s government is closely tracking a new wave of Covid-19 infections in the island-nation after the estimated count of weekly cases nearly doubled in the week ended May 11.
Singapore, Pacific Island states to discuss sustainable issues
Officials from Singapore and Pacific Island states exchange views on climate change sustainable development and urban planning during the 3rd Singap ...
‘Taylor Swift Effect’ Fades as Singapore Tourist Arrivals Hit Low in April
Singapore's tourism scene takes a breather in April after a Taylor Swift-filled March! ?? ? Tourist arrivals dipped to 1.36 million, the lowest so far this year. But don't worry, the Lion City is ...
Fact Check: BJP Shares Singapore Photo To Show Development Of Indian Metro Services
It has been found that the photo shared by BJP to show Indian Metro was originally published by the Singapore government to promote the country's convenient transport system.
Japanese girl group XG brings their first world tour to Singapore this July
Hip-hop-R&B-inspired Japanese girl group XG will be bringing their first world tour, The First Howl, to Singapore. They will be taking the stage at The Star Theatre on July 16, 2024. This follows ...
Singapore sports round-up (13-19 May): Max Maeder wins 2nd world kitefoiling title, Geylang and Tampines in 4-4 SPL thriller
SINGAPORE — Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (13 to 19 May): Singaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder geared up for a medal tilt at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning his second consecutive world ...
Pitch rate gyroscopes faulted in Singapore F-16 crash
Lockheed Martin and the Republic of Singapore Air Force have determined that bad inputs from pitch rate gyroscopes caused the crash of an F-16 on 8 May.
Hong Kong and Singapore retail fortunes pick up, but Lion City could win in the long-term
Hong Kong residents fill their shopping trolleys and tummies in Shenzhen while Singaporeans hop across to Johor Bahru as they make the most of cheaper prices, denting the stability of their retail sectors.
CPF (SG) Vs 401(k) (US) Vs MPF (HK) Vs EPF (MY): What’s The Difference Between Singapore’s CPF & Other Retirement Systems Globally
Retirement systems aim to assist citizens in saving and investing for higher returns in order to meet their retirement needs during their golden years.
Commentary: TCM’s role in Singapore’s healthcare continues to evolve, but will it lose its traditional roots?
SINGAPORE: If you live in Singapore, there is a good chance you’ve encountered more than one style of medicine. You’ve most likely been to see a conventional medical doctor at a polyclinic or private hospital at least once in your life. There’s also ...
Why Singapore’s climate policies are likely to be durable and effective
There is good reason to believe Singapore’s climate policy efforts can be durable and effective, unlike global trends. Read more at straitstimes.com.
King Receives Singapore Defence Minister
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Sunday received Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen. According to a royal court statement, discussions covered regional developments, with His Majesty stressing the need to reach an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and warning of the ramifications of an Israeli operation on Rafah.