Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah wrapped up his two-day state visit to Singapore on Thursday (Aug 25), the latest in a series of bilateral exchanges that reaffirm the two countries' special and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ICA officers told man to dispose of his cigarettes at Woodlands Checkpoint, he stripped nude instead
Annoyed that he had been held back by Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers while entering Singapore through the Woodlands Checkpoint, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Brunei working together to strengthen resilience in an uncertain climate: MFA
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Brunei are working together to strengthen their resilience in an uncertain climate, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Thursday (Aug 25). Brunei Sultan ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 2,397 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 2,397 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total tally to 1,827,229. Of the new cases, 245 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 2,152 ... ( read original story ...)
For Singapore’s LGBTQ+ Activists, Repealing Section 377A is Only the First Step
As the government prepares to repeal the discriminatory colonial-era law, LGBTQ+ activists reflect on what comes next. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Grab reports 79% rise in quarterly revenue on surge in demand
Singapore's Grab Holdings Ltd reported a 79% rise in quarterly revenue on Thursday, powered by a surge in demand for rideshare as offices reopen across Southeast Asia. ( read original story ...)
F1’s return boosts Singapore’s Mice industry, 25 major events timed for race period
Singapore’s Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) industry is bouncing back strongly after being hit badly by the pandemic, with around 25 events timed around the Formula One race, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Grab Shows Revival Signs as Sales Top Estimates
Grab Holdings Ltd. reported a better-than-expected 79% revenue increase, buoyed by resilient demand from consumers who continued to hail rides and order food despite rising inflation.Most Read from Bl ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Buddhist Federation relieved that institution of marriage will be fortified along with proposed 377A repeal
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Buddhist Federation (SBF) said on Thursday (Aug 25) that it is "relieved" that the institution of marriage and family will be fortified along with the proposed repeal of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fines Noble $9m for one of Asia’s worst accounting scandals
Authorities in Singapore have concluded investigations and issued fines into one of the largest cases of accounting fraud recorded in Asia over the past decade. The Monetary Authority of Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Building Changi Airport Terminal 5 now gives Singapore first-mover advantage
With the uptick in Singapore’s inbound travel despite the region’s relatively slower recovery, the resumption of Changi Airport's expansion is timely, says IPS’ Faizal Yahya. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines ditching mask requirement on New Zealand flights
Singapore Airlines has decided to end mask requirements to and from New Zealand following an update in guidelines from the Singaporean government. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to cut almost all indoor mask requirements as COVID settles
Singapore is set to cut most indoor mask requirements, excluding public transport and high-risk settings, next week as the COVID situation stabilizes. ( read original story ...)
Singapore preparing for next COVID-19 wave | Video
Singapore is preparing for the next COVID-19 wave, which could be driven by reinfections of the virus. It is looking to increase its telemedicine capacity by more than six times to almost 10,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore health official: Higher Covid-19 hospitalisation rates for kids under five; vaccination will ‘reduce risk of severe infection’
The hospitalisation rate for children under five years old who are infected with Covid-19 is 5.2 per cent, higher than the rate for older children. For ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Keppel to buy 80% stake in rubbish collector 800 Super
Singapore's Keppel Corp said on Wednesday it would acquire a majority stake in local environmental services firm 800 Super Holdings through a consortium in a deal that values the business at S$380 ... ( read original story ...)