Singapore freedivers Patricia Ong and Fu Xingqiang broke the national distance records at the Sports Lifestyle Centre on 5 December. Ong, 33, became the first woman in Southeast Asia to reach 200 ...
Singapore based Grab to cut more costs amid economic chill
Grab Holdings, South-East Asia's biggest ride-hailing and food delivery firm, is cutting more costs to cope with an uncertain economic backdrop, the Singapore-based company's CEO told staff in a memo.
Singapore: Nearly five years’ jail for man who repeatedly molested daughter, victim-shamed her during trial
A man was sentenced to nearly five years’ jail on Thursday for molesting his daughter between 2011 and 2017. He started molesting her when she was around nine years old and continued targeting her as he felt emboldened by her silence.
Meta staff came to Singapore on employment passes only to be retrenched months later
Two employees who were laid off in the Facebook parent's global cuts tell CNA how they are scrambling to find jobs before their short-term visit passes expire.
Bowling: Stiff competition spurs Cherie Tan to Singapore Open victory
SINGAPORE - They were locked in battle for the $10,000 prize but few at the Singapore Bowling @ Rifle Range bowling alley on Saturday would have guessed it. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Smaller nations, including Singapore, welcome G-20’s call to improve food security
A group of 30 smaller countries has welcomed the Group of 20’s (G-20) call to improve food security amid the prevailing food crisis by speeding up the move towards sustainable and resilient ...
It’s getting colder in Singapore – Rainy season predicted to stay at least until end year; temperature dipping to 23 deg C
The wet weather is set to continue for the rest of December, with moderate to heavy rain in the afternoon expected and the mercury dipping to around 23 deg C on some days.
Batang Kali landslide: Singapore transport firms say no travel disruption to Genting Highlands as main route still open
Despite the fatal pre-dawn landslide at Batang Kali in Malaysia yesterday, several transport operators said that travel to nearby Genting Highlands ...
44 arrested in KTV raid during largest enforcement blitz in Singapore
Patrons at a packed three-storey karaoke lounge in Jalan Sultan had their night out cut short when the police raided the outlet at 11.30pm and arrested 44 people.
Best rooftop bars in Singapore: Scenic views and stellar tipples to put you in high spirits
Nothing gets us feeling on top of the world quite like a tipple in hand and a breeze through our hair.Singapore has no shortage of sky-high buildings, many crowned with watering holes where the booze ...
Singapore boy caught on video flinging cat from 22nd floor of building, authorities brought in: SPCA
Animal lovers in Singapore were shocked by surveillance footage circulating online today supposedly showing a young boy mercilessly throwing a cat from the 22nd story of a housing block.
Batang Kali landslide: Singapore leaders convey condolences to Malaysian counterparts
SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has conveyed his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to all those affected by the landslide at Genting Highlands on Friday (Dec 16).
Singapore’s aviation sector eyes expansion and profits post-pandemic
With more travellers, Singapore-listed aviation stocks are not just recovering but preparing for their next phase of growth.
Singapore: Indian-origin man sentenced to 12 years jail for attacking officer
An Indian-origin man was on Thursday sentenced to 11 years and nine months in jail with nine strokes of the cane for attacking a Certis enforcement officer with a sickle, severely injuring his leg, ...
Maid in Singapore admits ill-treating three-year-old girl after mother mistakenly made police report against preschool
Seeing bruises constantly appearing on her three-year-old daughter’s body, a mother made a police report against her daughter’s preschool, ...
CNA Explains: Why is Singapore cutting back on new banknotes for festive gifting?
How often does Singapore replace its banknotes? Are the polymer notes that it uses environmentally friendly? CNA looks at the carbon footprint of the notes and coins in your wallet.