Whitmer has secured investments from a manufacturer and automotive supplier as a potential government shutdown looms at home.
Is Singapore embracing Hokkien and other Chinese dialects again?
While the use of dialects in the country has been declining, a group of young Singaporeans are hoping to reverse the trend.
Singapore officer admits taking over RM12,000 in bribes from inmate to smuggle drugs, nude photos into Changi Prison
According to Singapore-based media outlet CNA, 39-year-old Mohammad Asri Abd Rahim pleaded guilty yesterday to accepting S$3,700 (RM12,200) from inmate Mohamad Yusof Kasim, 50, over several occasions ...
Singapore must be Asia’s gateway, uphold social mobility at home: president
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam urges Singapore to shape its own destiny amid a fragmented world and ensure citizens can live with dignity.
Singapore President Warns of Manipulation by Foreign Actors
Singapore must resist external manipulation from “near and far,” President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said, warning of foreign actors who will seek to advance their agendas in the city-state.
President Tharman urges ‘we first’ mindset as Singapore refreshes economic strategy
In his address to the 15th Parliament, the president called for unity, shared responsibility and stronger community ties amid global uncertainty.
Singapore’s 15th Parliament opens: Country can shape own destiny amid turbulent world, says Tharman
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has laid out the government's priorities in order for the country to thrive amid turbulent times. That includes having a strong defence and economy to secure ...
Keep social mobility alive, maintain unity in Singapore: Tharman
He urged Singaporeans to put ‘we’ before ‘me’ through their everyday words and actions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Italian swimmers warned, banned from Singapore after airport shoplifting bust
Security cameras at Changi airport had caught Chiara Tarantino placing perfume bottles in the suitcase of fellow swimmer Benedetta Pilato.
ByteDance chip design staff suddenly find out they report to Singapore unit, sources say
SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) -Chip design workers at Chinese tech giant ByteDance, many based in Beijing or Shanghai, unexpectedly found out last week that they are part of a Singapore unit, three ...
Singapore, India set out road map to take Comprehensive Strategic Partnership forward
India is reviewing a free trade deal with ASEAN, as the country steps up efforts to boost economic ties with the Southeast Asian bloc. Singapore could play a key role, with both sides looking to ...
Malaysia edge Singapore 2-1 in football friendly
SINGAPORE: Interim head coach Gavin Lee experienced a baptism of fire in his first game in charge of the Singapore national men's football team as they lost 2-1 to Malaysia in a friendly at the Bukit ...
Singapore and India set out road map to take Comprehensive Strategic Partnership forward
Under the road map, Singapore and India will cooperate more closely in areas like semiconductors and nursing skills development.
Singapore, China reaffirm commitment to boost economic partnership, trade flows
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, Vice Premier He Lifeng, and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Thursday (Sep 4), the final day of his China visit.
Singapore PM’s vote of confidence: ‘India’s growth prospects strong, will keep investing’
We are optimistic about India's growth prospects because of youth, young population, rising middle class, dynamic tax sector, and importantly - a government that's committed to reforms,' says Wong ...
Singapore government pledges US$50,000 for Afghan quake victims
The Singapore Red Cross has also launched a fundraising appeal to support communities devastated by the earthquake.