China will resume 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Singapore and Brunei from Wednesday, its embassies in the two countries said, more than three years after the visas were suspended to stop the ...
Singapore sea levels could rise by 1.37m come 2150; populated areas may be hit by regular flooding
Sea levels in Singapore could increase by 1.37m by 2150, in a scenario where a large amount of greenhouse gas emissions leads to global warming exceeding 4 deg C by the end of the century, a new study ...
Presidential hopeful Ng Kok Song believes he’s a ‘politically neutral person who can rise above politics’ to unify Singapore
Presidential hopeful Ng Kok Song believes that as a politically neutral person who has never belonged to any political party, he is in a better position to help unify the country. Speaking to ...
A politically neutral president can better unify Singapore: Ng Kok Song
The presidential hopeful spoke to reporters at his first public appearance since announcing his bid. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Scammers target Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong in fake online ads
Fake advertisements that name Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and use his image to promote crypto scams, among others, have been seen on the Internet recently, Lee said on Facebook on Saturday night.
Australia Minister to Visit Indonesia, Singapore to Bolster Ties
Australian Industry Minister Ed Husic will visit Indonesia and Singapore this week to strengthen economic cooperation and accelerate collaboration in critical sectors including green technology, his ...
Analysis: Ng Kok Song ‘middle ground’ Singapore presidential candidate, could split votes in potential 3-cornered fight
Former GIC investment chief Ng Kok Song’s entry into the presidential race could see him competing for votes with both former Deputy Prime Minister ...
How Singapore Dealt Decisively with a Minister Under Investigation for Corruption
By Sanjeewa Jayaweera In a statement issued on July 12,, Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said, “Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption. The CPIB ...
Presidential hopeful Tharman to Singapore youths: Good to be socially aware but ‘make haste slowly’ when changing social norms
Being “woke” can be a good thing, if it means making people more socially aware of issues. But when it comes to changing social norms, it is ...
Would you take the plunge? Ice baths are becoming mainstream in Singapore
Ice baths usually involve immersing one’s body in ice water at temperatures ranging from 10 deg C to 15 deg C. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Commentary: String of controversies a setback for Workers’ Party’s progress in Singapore
Workers’ Party’s latest controversies raise questions about the implications for the opposition landscape, says NTU political analyst Felix Tan.
Not easy but necessary to maintain racial, religious harmony in Singapore: Edwin Tong | Video
Speaking at the launch of a national festival on interracial unity, Culture, Community and Youth Minister Edwin Tong said the occasion was a reminder of lessons learnt from race riots that once shook Singapore - and of the need to focus on common ground rather than differences.
Singapore to nominate experienced politician for House Speaker as scandals rock city-state
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong intends to nominate Seah Kian Peng to be the next speaker of parliament after his predecessor resigned over an extramarital affair.
Singapore vows to ‘get to bottom’ of racial discrimination allegations made by police officer before his death
Before his death, Uvaraja Gopal detailed in a Facebook post what he said was a toxic work culture and added that he had sought help but was shunned.
Singapore To Probe Allegations Of Racial Discrimination Faced By Indian-Origin Cop Before Death
Following the death of an Indian-origin Singapore Police officer, the Law Minister of Singapore wrote to the police department to probe into racial discrimination faced by him prior to his death.
Armed robbery in Singapore Strait on the rise in first half of 2023
More incidents of armed robbery occurred in the Singapore Strait in the first half of 2023, amid a worsened socio-economic situation in the region, according to a sea crime watch group for Asia.