SINGAPORE: Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday (Jul 1) congratulated his Timor-Leste counterpart Xanana Gusmao after he was sworn in as the country's prime minister in a ceremony in Dili.
Singapore, Indonesia outlook downgraded on weak China: JCER
Economists downgraded this year's growth outlook for Singapore and Indonesia due to the global slowdown, including China's weaker-than-expected recovery, according to a quarterly survey compiled late last month by the Japan Center for Economic Research and Nikkei.
Commentary: Do Singapore residents overreact in fear when encountering wildlife?
Pythons and monitor lizards have provoked strong reactions from the people who encountered them in Singapore. This fear stems from our isolation from them, says Herpetological Society of Singapore’s ...
Singapore going healthy – Drink toppings such as bubble tea pearls, whipped cream must have sugar level labels by Dec 30
From Dec 30 in Singapore, drink toppings such as pearls, jellies, ice cream and whipped cream must be labelled with a declaration of their sugar content as part of new requirements covering the sale of freshly prepared beverages.
Singapore identified as potential market for Cambodian rice
Following a successful export of rice to the Philippines, Prime Minister Hun Sen has expressed a keen interest in gaining a foothold in Singapore's market, a major importer of agricultural products ...
Suicides in Singapore rise to 22-year high: report
Suicides in Singapore rose nearly 26 percent last year to their highest level in more than two decades, reflecting the "unseen mental distress" in the city-state, according to a local NGO.
Britain and Singapore forge closer links, centred on emerging tech
Post-Brexit, Britain is also reaching out to Asia, says UK’s DPM Oliver Dowden. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore cements its Asian concert hub status with Coldplay, Taylor Swift gigs – if you can find a ticket
Singapore's stability, location and world-class infrastructure allow global pop stars' promoters to lock in tour dates without fear of disruption But there's a take-no-prisoners battle for tickets and ...
Report: Singapore sees highest number of suicides in over 20 years, with most cases among those in their 20s
In the latest set of data released, Singapore saw its highest number of suicide rates since 2000, and the greatest number of deaths was among young ...
‘80% chance of El Nino occuring’: How prepared is Singapore if a major El Nino hits?
SINGAPORE - In the coming weeks, a national guide on preventing heat stress will be released to help people plan their activities and what to wear outdoors, and the protective actions to take to avoid ...
Singapore’s suicide rate hits two-decade high
Suicides in Singapore rose nearly 26 percent last year to their highest level in more than two decades, reflecting the "unseen mental distress" in ...
Suicides in Singapore rise to 22-year high
Suicides in Singapore rose nearly 26% last year to their highest level in more than two decades, reflecting the "unseen mental distress" in the city-state, according to a local non-governmental ...
476 suicides reported in Singapore in 2022; highest in more than 20 years
SINGAPORE: A total of 476 suicides were reported in Singapore last year, the highest number in more than 20 years, the Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) said on Saturday (Jul 1). The number of suicides ...
IN FOCUS: How will 40°C weather affect daily life in Singapore?
Singapore is projected to see daily highs of 40°C by 2045. Experts tell CNA how the rise in temperatures will change the way we live, work, study and play.
Singapore Airlines Falls Most in Over a Year After Block Sale
Singapore Airlines Ltd. slid as much as 5.2%, the biggest intraday decline in more than a year, after a block of shares amounting to nearly 3% of the float traded Friday.
Singapore Bids Libor Farewell With Surge in SORA Derivatives
Singapore’s financial markets have rapidly switched to a new lending benchmark as the city-state joins the world in saying goodbye to the discredited London interbank offered rate.