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Singapore's private home prices up by 3.8% in third quarter
Fewer people bought private property in this quarter due to rising interest rates and higher prices, says one property analyst. → Read More
5 things to know about Rishi Sunak, Britain’s first Asian prime minister
SINGAPORE: The United Kingdom’s 57th prime minister, Rishi Sunak, was formally appointed by King Charles III on Tuesday (Oct 25). He has yet to knuckle down to the top job - which will involve addressing a looming → Read More
SFA reviews 16 insect species for human consumption; seeks feedback on import conditions
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) may soon allow the import and sale of insects and insect products for human consumption and animal feed. In a statement on Sunday (Oct 16), the SFA said that after a "thorough scientific review", it could allow "specific species of insects with a history of human → Read More
Singapore authorises Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months through 4 years
The three-shot Pfizer vaccine for this age group is expected by the end of the year, while Moderna's will be available next month. → Read More
New council formed to revamp Singapore's outdoor adventure education sector
SINGAPORE: A council has been formed to spearhead the development of Singapore's outdoor adventure education sector by setting national standards for operations and safety, among other tasks. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong made the announcement on Thursday (Sep 22) at the inaugu → Read More
Ethnic-based self-help groups relevant as Singapore raises socio-economic levels: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: Singapore's four ethnic-based Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are still relevant as the country continues to raise socio-economic levels and provide opportunities for everyone, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday (Sep 18). Speaking at an event to mark the 30th anniversary of the Chinese → Read More
About 700 users in Bedok face fibre broadband services disruption due to damaged cables
SINGAPORE: A fibre service outage on Sunday (Sep 18) has affected broadband services in parts of Bedok, NetLink Trust said in a statement. The outage may disrupt the Internet connection of about 700 end-users, the company said. NetLink Trust builds, owns and operates Singapore's passive fib → Read More
Lawyer Charles Yeo seeking ‘political asylum’ in the UK
SINGAPORE: Lawyer and opposition politician Charles Yeo Yao Hui on Saturday (Jul 30) announced on Instagram that he was seeking "political asylum" in the United Kingdom, after repeated claims in recent months that criminal charges against him have been "politically motivated". The former Reform Party chair → Read More
Social gambling among family, friends at home legalised from Aug 1 as new laws take effect
SINGAPORE: Social gambling among family and friends in homes has been legalised under new laws that took effect on Monday (Aug 1). Although it was not illegal, social gambling was not clearly defined under previous laws. Under the new Gambling Control Act, definitions are set out for social gambl → Read More
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit Singapore from Aug 1 as part of Asia trip
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will lead a congressional delegation on a trip to Asia, with stops in Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan. → Read More
Nightlife hotspot Clarke Quay to get daytime offerings too with S$62 million revamp
The new CQ @ Clarke Quay will offer day trade activities and retail offerings that include breakfast and lunch options, said CapitaLand, which owns and manages the property. → Read More
Shangri-La Dialogue highlights Singapore's role in international diplomacy: Ng Eng Hen
SINGAPORE: The strong participation in this year's Shangri-La Dialogue highlights the role Singapore can play in international diplomacy to "keep the pea → Read More
ASEAN defence leaders reaffirm commitment to strengthen regional cooperation
SINGAPORE: The defence ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen regional cooperation on Wednesday (Jun 22), Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) said in a news release. Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen was&nb → Read More
Singapore-Desaru ferry service approved by MPA after safety requirements fulfilled
SINGAPORE: A ferry service between Tanah Merah terminal in Singapore and Desaru Coast terminal in Johor has been approved by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). Ferry operator Batamfast will run the service, but a start date has yet to be announced. "The commencement of the → Read More
New guidelines limit use of LED wreaths at funeral wakes due to safety concerns
SINGAPORE: New guidelines were issued on Tuesday (Jun 7) for the use of LED wreaths and inflatables at funeral wakes, including a limit placed on how many light-emitting wreaths can be deployed and when they can be turned on. Jointly developed by the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Association → Read More
New Asia-Pacific trade framework has strategic and economic significance, says PM Lee
SINGAPORE: The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), which was launched on Monday (May 23) by US President Joe Biden, is "of both strategic and economic significance", said Singapore's Prime Mini → Read More
More than 9,400 new jobs in financial sector on offer this year: MAS chief
SINGAPORE: More than 9,400 new jobs in the financial sector will be on offer this year, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) estimates. At least 3,000 of these will be in tech, including 700 roles for software developers and engineers, who are in high demand, said MAS chief Ravi Men → Read More
Singapore leaders congratulate the Philippines' President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr
SINGAPORE: President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have congratulated the Philippines' President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr on his election victory, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sa → Read More
PM Lee to deliver National Day Rally speech on Aug 21
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will deliver his National Day Rally speech on Sunday (Aug 21). The National Day Rally will be held at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Headquarters at Ang Mo Kio, said the Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday (May 11). The National → Read More
Capacity limits at SPL match venues to be scrapped from Friday
SINGAPORE: Capacity limits at all Singapore Premier League (SPL) match venues will be scrapped from Friday (May 6), although all spectators must be fully vaccinated to enter, said the SPL and Football Association of Singapore (FAS) on Thursday. This means that each of the five SPL match venues for th → Read More