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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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Singapore economy grows 6pc in first quarter on strong AI chip demand
SINGAPORE, May 25 — Singapore’s economy grew six per cent year-on-year in the first quarter as demand skyrockets for artificial intelligence chips, balancing the fallout from the Middle East war, the government said today. As a major electronics hub, the
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Waymap-SG app expands to 15 MRT stations, offering autonomy for vision-impaired commuters
SINGAPORE, May 24 — A smartphone app designed to help people with visual impairments navigate public transport independently has been expanded to 15 additional MRT stations and bus interchanges, widening access to step‑by‑step audio guidance across some of Singapore’s busiest
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Lee Hsien Loong: Singapore-China ties based on shared interests, not ethnicity
SHANGHAI, May 23 — Singapore’s relationship with China is grounded in mutual benefit, not common ethnicity, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on May 22. “We are a Chinese-majority country, but we are a multiracial society. We are a separate
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Chinese national to be charged in Singapore over alleged bank card theft on flight
SINGAPORE, May 20 — Singapore authorities are expected to charge a Chinese national today after he allegedly stole two bank cards from another passenger during a flight from South Korea. According to Singapore’s The Straits Times, the 59-year-old man was arrested
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