- May 9th, 2025
A school trip intended to promote environmental research and resilience building ended in tragedy as 15-year-old Jenna Chan, a Grade 9 student from St. Joseph’s Institution (SJI) International in Singapore, died in a tragic accident in the Maldives. Jenna was...
In a climate of escalating tensions between the United States and China, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the increasing complexity and challenges in relations between the two superpowers following the recent U.S. presidential election. Speaking at a press conference...
Singapore and Indonesia are exploring expansive opportunities for collaboration in defence, trade, investment, and other critical sectors, announced Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong alongside Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. Wong’s remarks, delivered during a joint press conference at the...
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...
Forging a Path Toward Maritime Supremacy in Southeast Asia, On October 22, 2024, Singapore’s defense sector marked a historic milestone as ST Engineering held a keel-laying ceremony for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) first Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) at...
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...
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), Singapore-based shipbuilder ST Engineering Marine laid the keel for the Navy’s first Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) on 22 October 2024. The announcement, made through the RSN’s official social media channels, marks a key milestone...
Singapore’s economy saw robust growth in the third quarter of 2024, with the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by 4.1% year-on-year, surpassing economists' expectations. This marks a notable rebound for the city-state, signaling resilience amidst global economic headwinds. According...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) held its monetary settings steady, reflecting the nation's steady economic performance in the third quarter of 2024. As economies worldwide are adopting more relaxed monetary policies in response to cooling inflation, Singapore's decision to...
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...
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