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Singapore man to be charged over alleged assault on bus passenger wearing cap with Israeli emblem
SINGAPORE, June 3 — A 30‑year‑old man accused of attacking another passenger on a Sengkang bus after grabbing a cap bearing an Israeli emblem will be charged in court on June 4, police said. The Straits Times reported that according to
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Singapore partners UK nuclear regulator to bolster expertise as it explores nuclear power option
SINGAPORE, June 2 — Singapore and the United Kingdom (UK) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate in nuclear safety regulation, including the exchange of information and expertise, and the training of scientific and technical personnel. Singapore National Environment Agency
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Singapore rolls out AI agent registry as govt expands use of artificial intelligence in public service
SINGAPORE, June 2 — Singapore is developing a registry of artificial intelligence agents for around 150,000 public officers, as the government moves to expand the use of AI in public service work while tightening safeguards on data security and oversight.
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Singaporean woman dies after falling ill during Tiger’s Nest hike in Bhutan
SINGAPORE, June 1 — A Singaporean woman died in Bhutan on Saturday after falling ill while trekking down from the famed Tiger’s Nest Monastery, according to Channel News Asia (CNA). CNA reported that the 40-year-old was part of a Chan Brothers tour group
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Singapore minibus driver unconscious after crash knocks down lamp post in Bukit Batok
SINGAPORE, May 30 — A 50‑year‑old minibus driver was taken to hospital unconscious after his vehicle crashed and toppled a lamp post at the junction of Bukit Batok Road and Tengah Link on May 29. According to The Straits Times,
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Report: Singapore salaries rise at slower pace, but workers gain more purchasing power in 2025
SINGAPORE, May 29 — Workers in Singapore enjoyed stronger spending power last year as inflation cooled significantly, allowing real wages to grow faster even though salary increases moderated, according to a new labour report. Data released by Singapore’s Ministry of
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Singapore calls on North Korea to join Asean Regional Forum and maintain dialogue channels
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has encouraged North Korea to engage constructively with the region and maintain open channels for dialogue, including by attending the Asean Regional Forum (ARF), saying such communication is increasingly important
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Singapore dengue cases hit 2026 high as city-state enters peak mosquito season
SINGAPORE, May 27 — Singapore has recorded its highest weekly dengue case count so far this year, with infections more than doubling in a week as the city-state enters its annual peak dengue season. According to Singapore’s National Environment Agency
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Singapore eases private banking process for the rich, but keeps strict anti-money laundering checks
SINGAPORE, May 26 — Singapore is moving to speed up how quickly wealthy clients can open private banking accounts as it seeks to strengthen its position as a global wealth hub. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is working with
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Global tensions set to stalk Shangri‑La Dialogue as Hegseth faces questions on Iran, US role
SINGAPORE, May 25 — War in Iran, strained US commitments in Asia and rising tensions over Taiwan will likely dominate the agenda at this week’s annual Shangri-La Dialogue, the region’s premier defence forum. The free-wheeling informal gathering, running from May
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