President Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced this on his first state visit to Mexico. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore executes three men for drug offences over two days
Singapore hanged three people for drug offences last week, bringing the total number of executions to 17 this year - the highest since 2003. These come a week before a constitutional challenge against ...
Singapore secondary schools to ban use of smart devices during school hours from next year
Singapore will ban the use of smartphones and smartwatches in secondary schools, at all times, from next year. This includes during recess, co-curricular activities and enrichment lessons. The ...
Over $7 million in fines meted out for tax evasion at Singapore checkpoints from Jan-Oct 2025
The amount meted out was more than double the $3,471,043 imposed in the whole of 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Zero-drama’ Singapore is just the ticket for Chinese tourists snubbing Japan
Beijing's call to boycott Japan after Sanae Takaichi's remarks is benefiting Southeast Asian countries, travel agents say Amid the diplomatic fallout between Tokyo and Beijing, Hunanese accountant ...
Shu Qi’s directorial debut Girl opens Singapore film festival, ticket sales break records
SGIFF 2025 kicked off at Marina Bay Sands with Taiwanese star Shu Qi's drama Girl. The festival recorded 52% higher ticket sales compared to 2024, with Tony Leung and local films among the ...
Young and on the streets: Number of under-35s rough sleeping on the rise in Singapore
Jemina is one of the young and homeless in Singapore. Rough sleepers younger than 35 tend to be elusive and are not as easy to identify as the older ones because they do not sleep on the streets, said ...
Philippines’ Marcos seeks Singapore, Malaysia help over lawmaker-turned-fugitive’s jet, helicopters
The lawmaker is at the centre of a massive corruption scandal involving billions worth of “ghost projects”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to Prohibit High-Risk, Undesirable Fliers From January
Singapore will implement stricter measures to prevent undesirable or high-risk travelers from boarding flights to the city-state from January.
Singapore Sports Hub renamed The Kallang to honour country’s sporting heritage
Enhancement works to The Kallang will start in phases from the second quarter of 2026, with the revitalised mall slated for completion in 2028.
Singapore Sports Hub undergoes rebranding, now known as The Kallang
The rebranding is aimed at bringing more diverse and accessible experiences to the precinct. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Brand refresh: Singapore Sports Hub will now be The Kallang with plans for revamped mall, alfresco dining
The Singapore Sports Hub is now officially The Kallang — in a brand refresh which includes plans for a revamped mall with new alfresco food and beverage establishments.The move comes nearly three ...
Singapore Sports Hub rebrands itself as The Kallang
The rebranding applies to all of the Sports Hub’s current infrastructure and assets. KASM – a corporate entity set up by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and national sports agency Sport ...
‘An unprecedented close-up’: New exhibition on Singapore’s independence to feature declassified documents
Singapore’s Independence Declassified seeks to offer “an unprecedented close-up with the thoughts, emotions, and behind-the-scenes decisions” that shaped the nation between 1963 and 1965, organisers ...
Blackpink fans rock pink and black ahead of K-pop group’s first of three Singapore shows
Hours before doors opened at 5pm, Blinks were already soaking up the atmosphere around the National Stadium on Nov 28. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Meet the 16-year-old gymnast who made sporting history for Singapore while taking her O-Levels
Amanda Yap is the first Singaporean gymnast to make a world championships final. SINGAPORE: For most 16-year-olds, sitting for one of the biggest examinations of their lives would be stressful enough.