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The law would allow authorities to compel Internet service providers and social media platforms to provide user information, block content and remove applications used to spread content deemed hostile ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s current Covid-19 spike is both puzzling and expected. Puzzling because the island nation has fully vaccinated 82% of its population of 5.7 million, a share once believed to be past the ... ( read original story ...)

The city-state claims the law is needed to safeguard Singaporean sovereignty. Critics say it is broadly worded and open to abuse. ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s current Covid-19 spike is both puzzling and expected. Puzzling because the island nation has fully vaccinated 82% of its population of 5.7 million, a share once believed to be past the ... ( read original story ...)

The government says a bill approved by the legislature will block foreign influence campaigns, but opponents say measures could be used to stifle dissent. ( read original story ...)

We explore what could lie ahead for Singapore’s gig platforms and take a peek at what fresh funding will do for Ula. ( read original story ...)

Singapore has passed a law prohibiting “foreign interference” that the government said was aimed at preventing threats to national security and sovereignty, but which critics warned would have a ... ( read original story ...)

The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) on Tuesday signed a non-binding partnership agreement with 24 diaspora organisations to work as a united voice on issues affecting the South Asian ... ( read original story ...)

A 29-year-old man pleaded guilty today (October 5) to having underage sex with his girlfriend’s daughter from when she was 14.  The girl, who regarded the man as her father, ended up pregnant and gave ... ( read original story ...)

Minister Edwin Tong reaffirmed the Government's commitment to supporting and enhancing sports in Singapore at all levels.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)

Singapore's parliament has approved a law that gives broad powers to the government to deal with foreign interference that has sparked concern from the opposition and experts about its wide scope and ... ( read original story ...)

A church where two worshipers allegedly caused a woman to be hospitalized by talking her into taking discredited parasite pills for COVID-19 said it was “saddened” by the situation. ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Singapore banks have “insignificant” loan exposures to debt-laden Chinese property giant Evergrande, said senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Monday (Oct 4). He also said the exposure ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE - A law against foreign interference was on Monday (Oct 4) passed by Singapores Parliament after a 10-hour airing in the House, three years after it was first raised and three weeks after ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: It was already past 10.30pm on Monday evening (Oct 5) along the remote Aviation Park Road, but at one of the gates that lead to the numerous taxiways of Changi Airport, a couple of ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s parliament passed a bill preventing foreign entities or individuals from influencing politics in the country, amid criticism from the opposition and rights groups who said the new law ... ( read original story ...)