S Iswaran, Singapore's former transport minister, was handed eight new charges on Monday (25 March) that he obtained valuable items while he was a public servant from Lum Kok Seng, a director of Lum ...
Baltimore bridge collapses after Singapore-flagged ship collision, 6 missing
Ship tracking data from LSEG shows a Singapore-flagged container ship, the Dali, at the location along the Key Bridge where the accident occurred.
Fewer good class bungalows, luxury apartments in Singapore sold but prices stayed stable: CBRE
SINGAPORE - Although sales of luxury apartments and good class bungalows (GCBs) in Singapore dropped in the second half of 2023, their prices remained stable, said CBRE on March 26. There were nine ...
Israeli embassy in Singapore says deleted Facebook post made without approvals, person responsible has been ‘harshly punished’
The Israeli embassy in Singapore said the post which made claims about mentions of Israel and Palestine in the Quran was made without approval. Read more.
Singapore’s port authority to cooperate with U.S. authorities on Baltimore bridge incident
Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) on Tuesday said it was in contact with the U.S coastguard and the management company of a Singapore-registered ship involved in a bridge collapse incident ...
Singapore tells Israeli embassy to remove Facebook post about Palestine and Quran
The Israeli embassy in Singapore has been told to delete a controversial Facebook post about Palestine that the local government said was “insensitive” and “inappropriate”. Singapore’s minister for ...
Singapore Orders Israeli Embassy to Delete ‘Inappropriate’ Social Post About ‘Palestine’
Singapore—which maintains that Israel’s military action in Gaza has gone “too far”—has laws against domestic threats and foreign influence to help maintain racial and religious harmony.
Don’t self-flagellate, Singapore, just cheer the Lions beating China and enjoy your moment in the sun
Why are some Singaporeans still moaning after the Lions' comeback against China? They should try and enjoy their moment in the sun, says Neil Humphreys.
China’s Liu Jianchao to visit Singapore from March 25 to 28
China's Liu Jianchao, head of the international department of the Communist Party, will visit Singapore from March 25 to 28 at the invitation of Singapore's foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan, ...
Shanmugam calls Israeli embassy’s Facebook post ‘completely unacceptable’, says it undermines Singapore’s peace and harmony
K Shanmugam criticised the Israeli embassy in Singapore's post comparing mentions of Israel and Palestine in the Quran. Here's what he and other ministers said.
Singapore Orders Israel to Remove ‘Unacceptable’ Facebook Post
Singapore has ordered the Israel Embassy to take down an “insensitive and inappropriate” social media post that could undermine security in the city-state, in the latest test of traditionally warm ...
Singapore’s first ministerial corruption case expands with new charges against ex-transport minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore’s first ministerial corruption case expanded Monday with new charges alleging a former transport minister received bottles of whisky and wine, golf clubs and a ...
Singapore Inflation Quickened Unexpectedly in February
Inflation accelerated unexpectedly in Singapore, as prices in key categories like food, housing and utilities rose at a quicker pace.
Singapore Sees Inflation Bump From Lunar New Year Spending
Singapore’s core inflation quickened in February as expected on seasonally stronger demand around the Lunar New Year, and is unlikely to worry the central bank as it prepares to review monetary policy ...
Singapore Ex-Minister’s Faces Fresh Graft Charges Over Whisky, Golf, Brompton
Singapore’s former transport minister S. Iswaran had another eight charges filed against him on Monday. This takes the total count to 35 and the value of goods he allegedly obtained to over S$403,000 ...
Singapore Files More Charges on Ex-Minister in Graft Case
Singapore’s former transport minister S. Iswaran faced more corruption charges Monday, expanding the biggest political scandal to hit the city-state that has prided itself on a zero-tolerance stance ...