In his book ‘Living the Asian Century’, the veteran diplomat explains the principles behind Singapore’s winning governance model.
Singapore PR fined $1,000 for not wearing seat belt properly during holiday in Australia
She was caught by traffic cameras with her seat belt tucked under her arm while riding shotgun in a rental car. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore plans open-top bus parade for Olympics heroes, lauds ‘gritty performances’ after winning first bronze in eight years
Singapore announced that the nation will be celebrating its Olympians with an open-top bus parade on August 14. According to CNA, Singapore ...
From home patient care to drinking soup, this doctor is using design thinking to reshape ageing in Singapore
Geriatric specialist Dr Wong Sweet Fun from Khoo Teck Puat Hospital never set out to be a design leader, yet the elder care programmes she has designed have been so successful, they have swiped ...
Seoul-mates: What South Koreans love about Singapore
Singaporeans may be in love with many things Korean, but the South Koreans, too, envy many aspects of Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Travel experiences in Singapore to gain insight into local culture
Traveling back in time at the “pink diamond” museum and savoring fine cuisine in a Peranakan paradise are among experiences in Singapore for gaining understanding of local culture.
Gurdwara marks centenary celebrations with prayers on Singapore national day
A gurdwara is celebrating its centenary by recapping the arrivals of early Sikhs from Punjab in the 1800s including a revolutionary who fought for India’s independence from the British Raj but was ...
As an introvert, I like Singapore for not being overtly friendly
It is nice to have options about how friendly to get and not invade other people’s mental space. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Expat says he’s leaving Singapore to work elsewhere if lack of work-life balance is the norm in SG
SINGAPORE: When an expatriate employee asked online whether the lack of work-life balance they are... The post Expat says he’s leaving Singapore to work elsewhere if lack of work-life balance is the ...
Man, 55, pronounced dead in car a day after he goes missing in Singapore; no foul play suspected
A man who was reported missing on Friday (Aug 9) was found unconscious and pronounced dead a day later in the Lavender area here in Singapore.
Max Maeder’s success can bring winds of change, say Singapore sailing community
Only 150 people do the sport here, the hope is that Max's success will attract more young people. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Passenger’s viral account of Singapore Airlines flight experience leaves viewers in shock: ‘I wouldn’t know what to do’
They can’t have nice things. Viewers were left reeling after a travel TikTokker posted an in-depth account of his experience as a passenger in a First Class suite — widely considered to be one of the ...
Is Singapore becoming a monolingual nation and is that a boon or bane for national identity?
More Singaporeans are speaking English at home, as mother tongues fade into the background While some parents and students view their mothers tongues simply as an
In Pics: Singapore National Day Parade 2024 celebrates “kampung spirit” of “little red dot”
What was new at the NDP this year was the presence of Singapore’s new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who took over the leadership baton from former Prime Minister (and present Senior Minister) Lee ...
“I haven’t finished sulking”: Singapore’s teenage Olympian Maximilian Maeder processing bronze win
It was the perfect gift for Singapore on its National Day on August 9 as 17-year-old Maximilian Maeder cliched the bronze in the men’s kitefoiling event in the ongoing Paris Olympic games. Maeder’s ...
National Day Parade 2024: Celebrating food, people and dreams as Singapore turns 59
SINGAPORE: As night fell, softening the day’s heat, a change came over the audience at the Padang while they settled in to await the show segment of the National Day Parade (NDP).