- January 22nd, 2025
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...
The Singapore Army is set to complete a significant transition to a new light machine gun by the end of July. According to an announcement by the country’s Ministry of Defence, all active combat and support units will be equipped...
Singapore is providing a vivid example of what Cambodia could potentially achieve. The recent appointment of Lawrence Wong as Prime Minister marks a significant shift, with Wong taking over from Lee Hsien Loong, who had been in power for two...
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...
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