As COP28 negotiations go into overtime with no outcome in sight, Singapore tallies up key gains made over the past 12 days. From new deals on carbon credit collaboration to commitments on concrete ...
Singapore, Brunei reaffirm commitment to ties as 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations approaches
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Brunei reaffirmed the shared commitment of both countries to elevate ties, with 2024 marking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...
Singapore jails pregnant therapist who attacked autistic child under her care
The lawyer for Nur Amira Muhamad Razali said her client, who is 26 weeks’ pregnant and has a one-year-old son, was under stress when she committed the offence as she had just been diagnosed with ...
Singapore actress Rui En develops deep vein thrombosis, says she ‘should or would be dead’
In a recent Instagram post, Singapore actress Rui En shared her experience with a health condition called deep vein thrombosis occurring in her upper body.
Singapore court sentences therapist who repeatedly hit autistic 9-year-old boy during therapy session to three weeks’ jail
A mother noticed red marks resembling nail marks on her autistic child’s arm after his closed-door session with an educational and ...
Canadian rock band Sum 41 to play farewell show in Singapore in March
Tickets priced from $98 go on sale for LAMC’s members on Dec 18, while general sales start on Dec 20. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Cost of living means different things to different folks in Singapore
The Economist’s World Cost of Living Index does not shed light on the bills that ordinary Singaporeans pay. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore food brands expand to the US as appetite for local flavours grows
Household names such as Prima Taste and Khong Guan are among those plying their goods in the US. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Woman in Singapore pleads guilty to abusing domestic worker: ‘you are rubbish; not human’
Tan Siew Mei pleaded guilty to five charges including voluntarily causing hurt to a domestic helper, causing distress with abusive words and obstructing the course of justice.
Singapore woman admits to abusing Indonesian helper in shocking case
A Singaporean woman admitted in court yesterday to a series of physical and verbal assaults on her Indonesian domestic helper, exposing a harrowing pattern of abuse that only came to light through a ...
Singapore will not claim from climate loss and damage fund despite facing rising sea levels: Grace Fu
Singapore, like other countries, is feeling the impacts of climate change, facing hotter weather and rising sea levels. (Photo: TODAY/Lim Li Ting) DUBAI: Singapore will not claim from the breakthrough ...
Singapore suspends poultry imports from regions affected by avian influenza
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has suspended the import of raw poultry and poultry products from regions affected by the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, which include four Japanese ...
More than 3,700 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized by Singapore Customs
SINGAPORE - A total of 3,749 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were seized by Singapore Customs officers in two operations on Dec 6 and 7. The raids at Tuas Link 3 and Marine Parade Central also led ...
Alarm as Singapore renters lose over US$1 million to fake property agents
Police said at least 287 people had been taken in by the scams, which see victims being pressured into making payments to secure property viewings or rentals, over a single four-month period.
Singapore Airlines Flight Attendant Spoon Feeds a Child in Business Class and the Internet is Divided
A Singapore Airlines flight attendant spoon-fed a five-year-old boy in his business class seat and the internet has thoughts.
Singapore’s Shein holds talks with LSE on possible listing -Sky News
Fast fashion firm Shein has held talks with the London Stock Exchange about the possibility of a public listing in the United Kingdom, Sky News reported on Monday, citing sources. Shein's chairman, ...