A new study has mapped out heat spots in Singapore's city centre where temperatures can be up to 6 degrees Celsius higher than in other parts of the country. To counter the urban heat island effect, ...
Singapore government implements preventive norms for travellers amid Covid scare
The government is aiming at slowing down the variety of germs, like Covid variants, flu, pneumonia and other respiratory pathogens, that has the potential to stress the healthcare system.
Singapore’s ruling PAP is ‘winning’ at social media, but does it translate into votes?
Consistent social media engagement could turn Gen Z voters, who have yet to form any party loyalty, into supporters by the next general election, analysts say.
CNA’s Presidential Election results livestream is Singapore’s 2nd top trending video on YouTube for 2023
The Presidential Election Polling Day results special is the only livestream to make it to the list of YouTube's top trending videos in Singapore this year.
American man who came to Singapore asks how to afford a girlfriend here
"How do guys in Singapore manage it? It’s literally getting to the point where I cannot afford to have a girlfriend," he lamented ...
Listings of covers resembling Singapore passport removed from e-commerce platform Taobao: MCCY
Passport covers resembling Singapore passports have been removed from Taobao after instructions from Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.
Singapore office REITs named ‘star’ among S-REITS: DBS analysts
Analysts at DBS Group Research have named Singapore offices as the “star” among Singapore REITS (S-REITS) amid uncertainties. They have named Keppel REIT (KREIT) and Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial ...
Singapore soars in peacefulness, ranking 6th in the world
Ah, yes, another feather in Singapore's meticulously preened cap. According to the esteemed Global Peace Index (GPI) 2023, our little red dot has clambered its way up to the prestigious sixth spot in ...
Singapore port authority seeks methanol bunker supply proposals
Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) said on Thursday it was seeking proposals from companies to supply methanol as a marine bunker fuel at Singapore from 2025.
Singapore’s Tortoise Island becomes fully sustainable using solar power, showing it’s no slowcoach – now others need to catch up
Island is now completely self-reliant in using solar power to produce its water and electricity, a report says, joining an all-too-small list of fully sustainable islands.
El Salvador eyed as ‘next Singapore’ amid sharp reforms, but concerns remain
El Salvador says it's now making a profit on the Bitcoin investments at the center of President Nayib Bukele's economic and social reforms, a surprising turnaround for a country with a decades-long ...
Singapore bids farewell to China-bound panda cub
Singaporeans bid farewell to a two-year-old panda cub on Wednesday as authorities prepared to send him to China where he will join the country's breeding program.Under the arrangement, their offspring ...
Economists cut Singapore’s growth forecast for 2024, inflation likely to ease
While growth in the Singapore economy is expected to slow slightly in 2024, inflation is also forecast to ease.
Singapore wraps up 12 days of climate programmes and green deal-making as COP28 nears finish line | Video
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 ...