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<p>Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan arrived in Islamabad on Friday on an official visit, the Foreign Office (FO) said.</p> <p>The visiting dignitary is undertaking the trip at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is scheduled to hold “comprehensive talks” with Balakrishnan on cooperation in bilateral a
With no company prosecuted yet under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, legal experts map out the possible ways to enhance the law and other regulations in order to proactively manage risks of future haze incidents.
<p>Röken från Indonesien skapar friktion mellan grannländerna.</p>
The choking haze from Indonesia's worst fire season in years has cloaked local towns and drifted across neighboring countries for weeks.
Despite total employment growing in Q3, retrenchments in Singapore rose to a nearly six-year high amid economic uncertainty, according to advance labour market data by the Ministry of Manpower.
The haze situation is expected to improve as inter-monsoon conditions set in, the Meteorological Service Singapore said on Thursday.
Hawker food gives generations of Singaporeans a shared sense of home. But what counts as “local food” in the first place? Food writer Pamelia Chia weighs in.
Hiroaki Suzuki trained under the founder of Japanese-Sichuan restaurant Shisen Hanten before mentoring his grandson, Chen Kentaro. Now, three generations of chefs are coming together for a special dinner in Singapore.
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul on Thurs...
The new restrictions come amid concerns that some buyers may have been taking advantage of an exemption meant for commercial vehicles, despite having no intention of providing private-hire services.
Singapore and Pakistan mark 60 years of diplomatic relations this year.
Favourable winds and wetter conditions are expected to help improve the haze situation in Singapore, the Meteorological Service Singapore said.
Across multiple social media platforms, CNA Verify found close to 400 posts pushing falsehoods tying Singapore to Indonesia’s stock market rout and to a secret meeting that never took place. Together, they drew nearly 12 million views, and some were circulated by accounts that appeared to be working in concert.
The suspects, aged 42 and 46, are accused of operating a transnational vice syndicate that recruited foreign women and sent them to work in Singapore in the vice trade.
The Singapore Police Force worked with its Cambodian counterpart and OCBC to recover the money from a fraudulent bank account in Cambodia.
<p>Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will undertake an official visit to Islamabad on Friday (Oct 30) at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday.</p> <p>“The visit assumes significance as it coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplom
The Hong Kong teen was promised HK$10,000 (US$1,280) for splashing corrosive liquid on the Singaporean tourist last year.
Spookology runs until Nov 1, while the new Glowing Oceans exhibition opens on Nov 3. Fans of Quby can also pick up five collectible plushies.
The girl group announced on Thursday (Oct 29) that it will stage concerts in Asia for the very first time next year, with the Singapore show taking place on Feb 10.
The hourly PM2.5 entered the range at 11am with a reading of 57.
The Puteri Gunung Ledang Musical will run for four shows from Apr 9 to 11, 2027, as part of Esplanade's Pesta Raya, with Aisha Retno and Mila Mohsin alternating as the titular princess and Aqasha as Hang Tuah.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Indonesia’s move to cut natural gas exports to Singapore should be a reminder f...
Artificial intelligence is speeding up scientific discoveries and product development, but industry leaders say turning innovations into successful businesses remains a challenge.
Some connector features will roll out progressively after launch, with early partners including Agoda, Lazada, Shopee, Singapore Airlines and Trip.com.
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 28 — Malaysia and Singapore have demonstrated their ability to jointly manage cross-border emerge...
In a rare meeting attended by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Senior Minister K Shanmugam and Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu, Singapore outlined proposed legislative amendments that will make it an offence for companies to refuse independent assessments or fail to cooperate fully with investigators.
The joint field training exercise involved a firefighting operation and casualty evacuation. It comes ahead of the cross-border rail service’s opening in February 2027.
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 28 — A couple was detained by the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) after all...
Singapore Airlines says it has signed an agreement to purchase up to 4,800 tonnes of next-generation sustainable aviation fuel from Aether Beacon over three years.
Air quality across Singapore is expected to remain in the moderate range on Wednesday.
AI is today’s imperative. Quantum may be tomorrow’s advantage. The country must invest in both, say SGTech’s Gavin Chua and Gunasekharan Chellappan.
The task force, announced by the two countries' foreign ministers on Tuesday (Oct 27), will coordinate action and share information on companies linked to forest and land fires.
Tan Kian Hoa reported to work at a location in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru, where pre-loaded phones with details on how to log into Singapore bank accounts were ready for him.
SINGAPORE, Oct 27 — Singapore will update its Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Roadmap to support its new target of deployi...
Singapore and the Philippines have agreed to explore collaborations in nuclear energy, says Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng.
The vape syndicate ran in three tiers, with syndicate leaders at the top and distributors on two rungs.
At a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on an official visit to Singapore, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that there is “much more” both countries can do together under their strategic partnership.
Singapore earlier issued notices under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act to 10 Singapore-based firms and 10 Indonesian firms.
The government will also look to develop a one-stop digital portal to encourage owners of landed homes to install solar panels.
AI-related changes, platform work and green jobs are some key areas the ASEAN Labour Statistics Office will study.
Capacity in architectural conservation and engineering is stretched, and that can impact the quality of heritage studies, say Kevin Tan and Yeo Kang Shua from the International Council on Monuments and Sites Singapore.
Recent online vitriol against the Indian community shows that Singapore must stay realistic despite decades of progress, says the former senior minister.
The cuts fall within the minimum contractual limits of around 91 to 92 per cent of exports, says Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition Bahlil Lahadalia.
The chancellor will meet Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and deliver the 49th Singapore Lecture.
While the reduction is unlikely to significantly affect Singapore's electricity supply or prices, analysts say it raises broader questions about energy security for both Singapore and Indonesia.
From a company linked to the maker of Indomie to a palm oil giant with plantations across Indonesia, here's what we know about the 10 Singapore-based firms issued haze notices.
Agreement with Saudi Aramco aims to secure energy supplies for south-east Asia amid Middle East war disruption
Social media posts had alleged that former Indonesian deputy foreign minister Dino Patti Djalal and political science professor Saiful Mujani met Singapore ambassador Kwok Fook Seng at his residence on Oct 18.
Gunmen killed at least nine people and injured about 40 others on Friday when they opened fire during a funeral procession at St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Jordan.
A non-invasive geophysical survey found high-temperature geothermal resources several kilometres underground that may be suitable for electricity generation.
The schemes will help build the capabilities to assess whether advanced nuclear energy technologies are suitable for power generation in Singapore.
Five new natural gas-fired power plants, an expanded power grid and increased energy storage capacity are among the key areas of development.
On Sunday evening, the National Environment Agency said the 24-hour PSI for Monday was expected to be in the good to moderate band.
From hotels with psychedelic gardens to serviced apartments designed to feel like home, Colin Seah's varied portfolio reflects a conviction that every space deserves its own identity.
From maritime terrorism to drones, navies face a wider range of threats that do not always fit neatly into either law enforcement or conventional warfare, say analysts.
Tan was the defending champion in the event.
Tan was the defending champion in the event.
KUCHING, Oct 25 — The much-anticipated Consulate-General of Singapore in Kuching will be located within the Kuchin...
Global gas prices are a bigger factor in costs, says Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng.
Singapore’s gas importer will take the necessary steps to protect its rights and interests under such contracts, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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