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Singapore to Execute Woman Guilty of Heroin Possession for First Time in 20 YearsSingapore to Execute Woman Guilty of Heroin Possession for First Time in 20 Years

Singapore to Execute Woman Guilty of Heroin Possession for First Time in 20 Years

Singapore is set to carry out its first execution of a woman, since 2004, found guilty of possession of about…

July 26, 2023
Balancing Transparency in Minister Iswaran’s Corruption ProbeBalancing Transparency in Minister Iswaran’s Corruption Probe

Balancing Transparency in Minister Iswaran’s Corruption Probe

The Singaporean government faces a delicate balancing act as the investigation into corruption charges against Transport Minister S Iswaran progresses:…

July 24, 2023
Singapore: Seah Kian Peng to be nominated new Speaker of ParliamentSingapore: Seah Kian Peng to be nominated new Speaker of Parliament

Singapore: Seah Kian Peng to be nominated new Speaker of Parliament

Seah Kian Peng, a famous Singaporean politician who served as Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore between 2011 and…

July 21, 2023
Workers’ Party in Trouble: Senior members resign from Singapore’s opposition party over extramarital affairWorkers’ Party in Trouble: Senior members resign from Singapore’s opposition party over extramarital affair

Workers’ Party in Trouble: Senior members resign from Singapore’s opposition party over extramarital affair

WP members Leon Perera and Nicole Seah have resigned from the opposition party, Secretary-General Pritam Singh announced on Wednesday, adding…

July 19, 2023
Singapore’s Non-Oil Domestic Exports (NODX) Continue to Contract, Posing Challenges for the EconomySingapore’s Non-Oil Domestic Exports (NODX) Continue to Contract, Posing Challenges for the Economy

Singapore’s Non-Oil Domestic Exports (NODX) Continue to Contract, Posing Challenges for the Economy

June was the ninth consecutive month of continuous reductions for Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX). According to the most recent…

July 17, 2023
Singaporean billionaire Ong given arrest notice in anti-graft probeSingaporean billionaire Ong given arrest notice in anti-graft probe

Singaporean billionaire Ong given arrest notice in anti-graft probe

The anti-graft agency of Singapore has issued an arrest notice for Ong Beng Seng, a Singapore-based Malaysian billionaire businessman who…

July 14, 2023
Who is S. Iswaran? Singapore transport minister investigated over corruptionWho is S. Iswaran? Singapore transport minister investigated over corruption

Who is S. Iswaran? Singapore transport minister investigated over corruption

Without elaborating on the specifics of the case, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Wednesday he has asked S.…

July 12, 2023
This Hotel in Singapore Makes $30,000 a Day by Serving a Famous DrinkThis Hotel in Singapore Makes $30,000 a Day by Serving a Famous Drink

This Hotel in Singapore Makes $30,000 a Day by Serving a Famous Drink

The recent report from NDTV highlighting a hotel in Singapore that earns $30,000 a day by serving a famous drink…

July 10, 2023
School Holidays in Singapore Prompt Discussion on Excessive Homework and TuitionSchool Holidays in Singapore Prompt Discussion on Excessive Homework and Tuition

School Holidays in Singapore Prompt Discussion on Excessive Homework and Tuition

The recent report by Channel News Asia highlighting the debate around school holidays in Singapore, and the concerns regarding excessive…

July 9, 2023
Land Development Spells the End of Horse Racing in SingaporeLand Development Spells the End of Horse Racing in Singapore

Land Development Spells the End of Horse Racing in Singapore

Horse racing has a rich heritage in Singapore, dating back to the colonial era. It has been a popular sport…

July 7, 2023