Singapore is hoping a special work visa will make it more competitive in attracting "the rainmakers of the world", its manpower minister said on Monday, as it seeks to balance its need for talent with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore family reveals how their maid spilled hot soup on son, left sex aids laying around house and photographed naked daughter
An employer said her maid spent hours in the toilet video-calling men and masturbating, and on another occasion, took a photo with the employer's naked five-year-old daughter.Stomp contributor K said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Parliament observes one minute of silence as a mark of respect to Queen Elizabeth II
Parliament on Monday (Sep 12) observed one minute of silence as a mark of respect to Queen Elizabeth II, with Leader of the House Indranee Rajah noting that she was queen during Singapore's transition ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore restaurant no longer receiving harassment from customer slinging Thai threats
A Thai restaurant in Singapore said they stopped receiving threats after reporting a hostile customer who ordered a Phad Thai with a side of hate. ( read original story ...)
Singapore revokes privileges for sole Olympic champion over cannabis use
Joseph Schooling will not be given further leave from national service to compete because he admitted to using cannabis. ( read original story ...)
Singapore presents new details on Changi’s future Terminal 5
When you are consistently ranking year after year at the very top of your field, the expectation bar is set particularly high. Singapore is not a country to shy away from big undertakings, though. ( read original story ...)
Asian Netball Championship: Sri Lanka a step too far for youthful Singapore
Singapore fell shot in their quest to wreste the Asian Netball Championship from Sri Lanka, falling to the defending champions 53-63 in the final at OCBC Arena. ( read original story ...)
Singapore cruise customers denied boarding case: Top official calls for review of overbooking practices
The practice of overbooking should be reviewed to protect consumers in Singapore's tourism and hospitality industry, said Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) president Melvin Yong in a Facebook ... ( read original story ...)
Helping young children in Singapore catch up after years lost to the pandemic
Born during the Covid-19 pandemic in the middle of 2020, Luis* spent the first two years of his life at home being cared for mainly by his grandmother, while his mother, Coleen*, worked long hours to ... ( read original story ...)
Protecting minority sensitivites part of Singapore’s playbook for social cohesion, says former top civil servant
A cartoon insulting Islam would never be allowed to be published in Singapore in the name of free speech, said former top civil servant Yeoh Chee Yan has said. ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Why aren’t we using sunscreen in sunny Singapore?
A study showed that less than a quarter of people in Singapore use sunscreen. The problem is that sunscreen is still seen as a beauty product, rather than a health one, says beauty publisher Kristen ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s new visa rules: ONE pass launched to attract global talent
The ONE pass will be rolled out from January 1, 2023. Singapore's Ministry of Manpower through its official press release announced the move as “enhancements to strengthen Singapore’s position as a ... ( read original story ...)
No, Indian tourists can’t replace Southeast Asia’s absent Chinese visitors – just look at Singapore
China was by far the largest source market for inbound tourists to the region, pre-pandemic. Many Southeast Asian nations had pinned their hopes on a post-pandemic surge of travellers from India to ... ( read original story ...)
Critical that Singapore remains a high trust society: DPM Wong | Video
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says it will be even more critical that Singapore remains a high trust society in the coming years. In order to maintain this trust, the nation must continually ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s new work permit under ONE pass: Everything you need to know
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) through its official press release announced “enhancements to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global hub for talent”. ( read original story ...)
Experience and networks from Covid-19 essential in tackling future challenges, says Singapore foreign minister
The experience, networks and lessons learnt from Covid-19 will help Singapore tackle future pandemics as well as challenges such as climate change, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on ... ( read original story ...)