In May 2024, the Singapore government announced that it would invest S$300 million (US$233 million) to fuel quantum technology research and to grow the specialised talent pool here. (Illustration: CNA ...
Singapore’s vape clampdown unlikely to lead to more youths smoking, says Ong Ye Kung
The Health Minister also believes that cigarettes would be banned if they were introduced today, given current knowledge of their harmful effects.
Will Singapore’s PAP rule forever?
The People’s Action Party may have found a lasting formula for governing, with Singaporeans wanting it to remain in power, analysts say.
Part of Singapore’s hospitality story since 1968: Historic Hotel Miramar to close end of October
The historic Hotel Miramar at Havelock Road will close at the end of October, it announced in a joint press release with the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU).The decision was made "after ...
Singapore Kindness Movement breached personal data protection rules by revealing complainant’s identity: High Court
It was unnecessary for the Singapore Kindness Movement to reveal Mr Martin Piper's identity to a woman in order to investigate his complaint accusing her of transphobia, a High Court judge found.
Malaysian police raid Singapore firm with ties to Man United amid scam crackdown
More than 400 suspects were detained and transported in a convoy of police vans following a raid on Doo Group’s premises in Kuala Lumpur.
Italian swimmers returning home from worlds detained briefly at Singapore airport for shoplifting
Two Italian swimmers returning home from the world championships in Singapore were stopped and briefly detained by airport authorities on the Asian island for shoplifting. Benedetta Pilato, who won a ...
NDP 2025 celebrated Singapore’s diversity, vibrancy and inclusivity: President Tharman
NDP 2025 was meaningful in an emotional way, the President said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, UAE and other small nations to launch trade partnership
The new grouping, to be called the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership, or “FIT-P”, is expected to include about 10 countries, with New Zealand joining Singapore and the UAE as core founding ...
Singapore cracks down on vaping with harsher penalties, including jail and caning
Singapore is moving to intensify its crackdown on vaping, especially devices laced with illicit drugs, such as etomidate. It will roll out a suite of harsher penalties from Sep 1, including jail and ...
Singapore to increase fines, threaten caning for vape users
Singapore on Thursday introduced higher fees and the threat of caning as punishments for vaping in an effort to crack down on the use of drug-laced vapes.
Singapore can bring China, US together: diplomat Tommy Koh
Koh listed Singapore’s track record as a go-between, including hosting talks between US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un.
Singapore threatens lashes and long jail sentences for vape importers
Singapore is raising fines for vape users and threatening up to 20 years in prison and 15 lashes for importers of devices laced with banned substances as part of a crackdown on e-cigarettes.
Singapore Court Imposes Hefty Fine On Maid For Moonlighting On Rest Days
Singapore court on Monday (August 25) imposed a fine of S$13,000 (approximately US$10,000 or Rs 8.8 lakh) on Pido Erlinda Ocampo, a female domestic worker, for moonlighting, Channel News Asia reported ...
Singapore’s Keppel files for $53 million claim against Seatrium over Brazil corruption case (Aug 26)
(Reuters) -Singapore's Keppel has initiated arbitration proceedings against local shipbuilder Seatrium for a S$68.4 million ($53.33 million) claim related to a corruption crackdown in Brazil, the ...
Singapore footballer dropped from U-17 national squad after row over studies and training camp
Mika Baihakki opted to skip a training camp in Bahrain to remain in Singapore and prepare for his N-level exams.