SINGAPORE, April — Singapore has underscored energy security as an urgent priority for Asian countries amid the ongoing West Asia conflicts, said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The message was conveyed when Wong joined fellow regional
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Singapore manufacturers say energy crisis impact worse than Covid-19 pandemic
SINGAPORE, April — Singapore manufacturers are facing cost pressures from the Middle East energy crisis that they say are worse than during the Covid-19 pandemic. Soya sauce maker Thomas Pek, managing director of Tai Hua
Read moreSingapore unveils support package amid ‘unprecedented’ global energy crisis
SINGAPORE, April 8 — The Singapore government has announced a relief package to help shield households and businesses from the fallout of the Middle East conflict, which has triggered what officials describe as the most
Read moreSingapore disposes of 250kg WWII bomb near future Changi Terminal 5, no impact on flights
SINGAPORE, April — A 250kg World War II bomb unearthed at a construction site in Changi East has been safely disposed of in a tightly controlled operation, with authorities stressing there was no disruption to
Read more‘It is an absolute no’: Singapore reasserts zero-tolerance on foreign interference after Malaysian barred entry for alleged activism
SINGAPORE, March — Singapore has moved to reaffirm its strict stance against foreign meddling in domestic affairs, following a recent high-profile case involving Malaysian activist Fadiah Nadwa Fikri. The government has expressed concern over attempts by
Read moreMan charged over S$654,000 gold haul in Singapore govt impersonation scam
SINGAPORE, March — A 23-year-old man has been charged for allegedly helping facilitate the collection of 8.6kg of gold items worth more than S$654,000 in a government official impersonation scam, The Straits Times reported. Ng Kim Boy
Read moreMan charged over series of thefts involving women’s clothing and parcels in Singapore
SINGAPORE — A 63-year-old man has been charged over a string of thefts involving women’s clothing, shoes, and parcels today, according to The Straits Times. Chinese national Li Zhu faces five theft charges and one
Read moreSingapore youths leaving children’s homes face rent, cost pressures after ageing out
SINGAPORE, March — Young people leaving Singapore’s residential care system often encounter major difficulties when transitioning to independent living, especially in finding housing and managing their finances. A report by Singapore’s CNA highlighted the experience of Edward
Read moreIn Singapore’s battle against online fraud, even a scam expert fell
SINGAPORE, March 13 — Building his cryptocurrency holdings over eight years and helping out defrauded traders, Singaporean investor Mark Koh had thought he was savvy enough to spot a scam. Until he fell prey to
Read moreSingapore approves record S$207.9b Budget amid global uncertainty
SINGAPORE, March 6 — Singapore’s Parliament on Friday approved Budget 2026, the city-state’s largest annual budget to date, totalling over S$207.9 billion (RM643 billion). The passing comes amid heightened global uncertainty, with geopolitical tensions, trade
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