Singapore

Singapore Oil Magnate Faces Sentencing in Landmark Fraud Case

The founder of one of Asia’s largest oil trading firms, Lim Oon Kuin, better known as O.K. Lim, is set to be sentenced today in what has been described as one of Singapore's most severe fraud cases. Lim, the former...
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Singapore Offers to Host 2030 APEC Summit: Strengthening Regional Economic Cooperation

Singapore has officially offered to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in 2030, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced at the conclusion of this year’s summit in Lima, Peru. This marks a significant step in Singapore’s commitment to fostering economic...
Singapore-Malaysia Border

Record-Breaking Cross-Border Traffic Between Singapore and Malaysia Sees Over 543,000 Travellers in a Day

More than 543,000 travelers crossed the Singapore-Malaysia land border on September 6, marking a record-breaking single-day figure, according to a statement from Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Monday. This new milestone was achieved during Singapore’s September school holidays,...
Singapore

US Sanctions Five Singapore-Based Firms for Supporting Russia’s War Effort in Ukraine

In a significant escalation of sanctions aimed at curbing Russia’s military capability, the United States has imposed punitive measures on five Singapore-based companies for allegedly assisting Moscow’s operations in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Announced on Wednesday (Oct 30) by the...
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Singapore Airlines Flight to Tokyo Diverted to Taipei Due to Mid-Flight Windshield Crack

In an unexpected mid-flight incident, a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight bound for Tokyo’s Haneda Airport had to be diverted to Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport after a crack was discovered in the aircraft's windshield. Flight SQ636, carrying 249 passengers and 17...
Subramanian Iswaran, Singapore

Singapore’s ex-Minister Subramanian Iswaran Sentenced to 12 Months in High-Profile Corruption Case

Singapore's image of incorruptibility, Subramanian Iswaran, a senior cabinet minister, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for accepting gifts valued at over S$403,000 (US$311,882; £234,586) and obstructing the course of justice. The 62-year-old, once seen as a stalwart of...
Singapore Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam

Singapore’s Commitment to Peace Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict: Insights from Shanmugam

Singapore's Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam has emphasized the need to maintain racial and religious peace in the country amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. He expressed concerns that the ongoing conflict, which began on 7...
The Money Laundering Scandal: Unraveling the Global Web of Illicit Finance

Singapore Police Unearth Additional Assets in Money Laundering Probe

Singapore The Singapore Police Force has uncovered additional assets linked to a money laundering syndicate, a significant development in an ongoing investigation. The operation, which has been ongoing for several months, initially focused on a suspected money laundering syndicate operating...