Singapore

Singapore trains automatically close the windows of housing complexesSingapore trains automatically close the windows of housing complexes

Singapore trains automatically close the windows of housing complexes

A Singapore train has been automated to shade the windows when it crosses residential blocks as part of yet another…

January 14, 2023
Obesity in Singaporean children worsens, but fat-shaming won’t helpObesity in Singaporean children worsens, but fat-shaming won’t help

Obesity in Singaporean children worsens, but fat-shaming won’t help

Unlike other children his age, Kai (not his real name) spent little time playing with other children. Sometimes he would…

January 14, 2023
Singapore’s first MOE teacher detained under ISA for terrorismSingapore’s first MOE teacher detained under ISA for terrorism

Singapore’s first MOE teacher detained under ISA for terrorism

A 38-year-old teacher with the Ministry of Education (MOE) who became interested in the Israel-Palestine issue and planned to fly…

January 12, 2023
Timothy Nga, a Singaporean actor, has died at the age of 49Timothy Nga, a Singaporean actor, has died at the age of 49

Timothy Nga, a Singaporean actor, has died at the age of 49

Timothy Nga, a Singaporean actor, passed away last week at the age of 49. His sister, Rina Nga, announced on…

January 11, 2023
How Singapore’s retail prices have changedHow Singapore’s retail prices have changed

How Singapore’s retail prices have changed

Some stores have adjusted their prices to reflect the increase in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which has increased…

January 9, 2023
Woman jailed impersonating as a lawyer and stealing $62,000Woman jailed impersonating as a lawyer and stealing $62,000

Woman jailed impersonating as a lawyer and stealing $62,000

A woman posed as an attorney and conned her contacts into giving her over S$62,000 for "legal services" or employment…

January 6, 2023
Singapore didn’t impose COVID restrictions on Chinese tourists unlike othersSingapore didn’t impose COVID restrictions on Chinese tourists unlike others

Singapore didn’t impose COVID restrictions on Chinese tourists unlike others

China may be reopening, with its millions of would-be tourists and other global travelers freed of nearly all Covid-19 restrictions,…

January 5, 2023
AlterPacks in Singapore transforms food waste into containersAlterPacks in Singapore transforms food waste into containers

AlterPacks in Singapore transforms food waste into containers

Food waste and food packaging occupy a sizable amount of landfill space worldwide. With technology that transforms food waste into…

January 4, 2023
Singapore cops save Chinese lady trapped in condo toilet for 4 daysSingapore cops save Chinese lady trapped in condo toilet for 4 days

Singapore cops save Chinese lady trapped in condo toilet for 4 days

A woman was aware for long time that the handle on the bathroom door in her home was broken, but…

January 2, 2023
Some Singapore banks are raising credit card interest rates and surchargesSome Singapore banks are raising credit card interest rates and surcharges

Some Singapore banks are raising credit card interest rates and surcharges

At least two banks in Singapore have announced modifications to credit card interest rates and surcharges. One of them is…

December 30, 2022