While Singapore continued to draw wealthy foreigners, global headwinds took a toll on the combined fortunes of the nation’s richest this year. ( read original story ...)
One step forward, one back? Singapore’s compromise on LGBTQ equality.
In Singapore, the repeal of a colonial-era law criminalizing gay sex restores a sense of dignity to the LGBTQ community, but equality remains elusive. ( read original story ...)
Singapore names ‘robust’ orchid after Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and his wife
The ‘robust and free-flowering’ hybrid orchid with ‘a captivating violet lip’ was named Dendrobium Ferdinand Louise Marcos, Singapore Botanic Gardens said. ( read original story ...)
Jail for woman in Singapore who violated quarantine order to get Covid-19 jab, collect 4D winnings
A 60-year-old woman was sentenced to nine weeks’ jail today for violating Covid-19 laws by leaving her home to eat, get vaccinated and collect her ... ( read original story ...)
Forward Singapore not a political exercise, meant to engage Singaporeans and their diverse views: Lawrence Wong
The repeal of 377A is also “not a done deal” because it has to be discussed in Parliament first, says the Deputy Prime Minister at a conference. ( read original story ...)
Singapore DJ Tenashar charged over forged document using A-G’s name
Club DJ Tenashar, who was sentenced last year to 18 months' jail for several drug-related offences and other charges, appeared in a district court on Wednesday (Sept 7) after she allegedly sent a ... ( read original story ...)
LOOK BACK: How Singapore father Lee Kuan Yew viewed Ferdinand Marcos
Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew writes in his memoir that Ferdinand Marcos ‘pillaged his country for over 20 years’ MANILA, Philippines – On September 6 to 7, Philippine President Ferdinand ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore names new orchid variety to Marcos, wife
SINGAPORE has named an orchid species after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his wife First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos.googletag.cmd.push(function() ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to top Singapore as international financial hub thanks to role as super-connector to China: HKEX chairwoman
Singapore may have the edge at the moment, but Hong Kong has more longer-term advantages to attract capital and talent, HKEX boss says Hong Kong's connection to the Greater Bay Area is like New York ... ( read original story ...)
Employers in Singapore no longer need to put up security bond when hiring Filipino helpers
SINGAPORE: The Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers and Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Wednesday (Sep 7) announced that a banker's guarantee and performance bond would no longer be ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines, Singapore sign 5 bilateral agreements as more health workers sought
Singapore has officially tabled a request to continue recruiting health care professionals from the Philippines, as the two countries also signed a series of bilateral agreements. The Joint Communique ... ( read original story ...)
Phoon Chiu Yoke seeks court’s green light to leave Singapore after being charged again for not wearing mask
SINGAPORE: Hours after being charged with new offences of failing to wear a mask, a woman returned to court to seek the green light to leave the country. Phoon Chiu Yoke, 55, said s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore names orchid after PBBM, First Lady; emblematic of two nations’ robust ties
The new orchid variety was named Dendrobium Ferdinand Louise Marcos, after Marcos and the first lady arrived at the Singapore Botanic Garden. The Philippine leader and the first lady also had a brief ... ( read original story ...)
Marcos thanks Filipinos in Singapore for their overwhelming votes in election
Filipinos in Singapore gave President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a rousing welcome on Tuesday (September 6) as he arrived in the country on a two-day state visit. Marcos met about 1,500 Filipinos at the Ho ... ( read original story ...)
Marcos says Singapore wants more Filipinos for health care jobs
Singapore is looking to recruit more Filipinos for the allied health care industry, said President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. during his meeting with the Filipino community in the city-state on ... ( read original story ...)
‘We are very sorry we let them down’: Foodpanda lays off staff in Singapore to reduce costs, remain competitive
SINGAPORE - Food delivery company Foodpanda has reportedly laid off 5 per cent of its 1,200 staff in Singapore in a bid to remain competitive, just months after it launched its regional headquarters ... ( read original story ...)