Singapore

Singapore jails deny blocking a death row inmate’s legal applicationSingapore jails deny blocking a death row inmate’s legal application

Singapore jails deny blocking a death row inmate’s legal application

The Singapore Prison Service (SPS) has dismissed the claims that were brought up by the sister of a prisoner who…

August 4, 2022
Singapore wins bronze in 2022 Commonwealth Games mixed team badmintonSingapore wins bronze in 2022 Commonwealth Games mixed team badminton

Singapore wins bronze in 2022 Commonwealth Games mixed team badminton

After defeating England 3-0 on Tuesday during the badminton mixed team competition at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Singapore was awarded…

August 3, 2022
New regulation will modify debt collectors’ public image as ‘gangsters’ or ‘loan sharks’New regulation will modify debt collectors’ public image as ‘gangsters’ or ‘loan sharks’

New regulation will modify debt collectors’ public image as ‘gangsters’ or ‘loan sharks’

According to the companies that spoke with CNA, a proposed law that would govern operations related to debt collecting would…

August 3, 2022
If 377A is taken away, Catholic Church concerns marriage between man and womanIf 377A is taken away, Catholic Church concerns marriage between man and woman

If 377A is taken away, Catholic Church concerns marriage between man and woman

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore stated on Sunday, July 31, that its primary concern, should Section 377A, a law…

July 31, 2022
Over 25,000 nurses would get 2.1 months of base salary as retention payOver 25,000 nurses would get 2.1 months of base salary as retention pay

Over 25,000 nurses would get 2.1 months of base salary as retention pay

As part of efforts to attract and maintain nursing talent, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Sunday that more…

July 30, 2022
Zipmex seeks bankruptcy protection in SingaporeZipmex seeks bankruptcy protection in Singapore

Zipmex seeks bankruptcy protection in Singapore

The cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex, which primarily served Southeast Asia, announced that it had submitted a petition for protection from creditors…

July 29, 2022
As businesses recover, Keppel’s half-year earnings jumpsAs businesses recover, Keppel’s half-year earnings jumps

As businesses recover, Keppel’s half-year earnings jumps

On Thursday, the Singaporean conglomerate Keppel Corp reported a first-half profit that increased by 66%. This increase was made possible…

July 28, 2022
Banana cake, mixed fruits recalled, preservative and allergy concernsBanana cake, mixed fruits recalled, preservative and allergy concerns

Banana cake, mixed fruits recalled, preservative and allergy concerns

According to a statement released by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Wednesday, a recall notice was issued for Best…

July 27, 2022
In June, Singapore’s manufacturing output slow growth of 2.2%In June, Singapore’s manufacturing output slow growth of 2.2%

In June, Singapore’s manufacturing output slow growth of 2.2%

Annual growth in Singapore's manufacturing output slowed to 2.2% in June, as declines in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries weighed…

July 26, 2022
Singapore confirms two more monkeypox casesSingapore confirms two more monkeypox cases

Singapore confirms two more monkeypox cases

It has been confirmed that two additional instances of monkeypox infection have occurred in Singapore, bringing the total number of…

July 25, 2022