Singapore

According to a recent Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) study, this year the average amount of money lost per scam victim in Singapore has reduced noticeably. From about S$5,300 in 2023, victims now average S$3,200 (US$2,400), down from last year; the report noted that scam losses in Singapore dropped by 40 percent. Though the financial impact has dropped, the increasing number …

Younger brother of Singapore’s present Prime Minister Lee Hsien Yang made headlines on Tuesday, October 22 with public declaration that he is now a political refugee in the United Kingdom. Mr. Lee said that his asylum application was a “last resort” and that he left Singapore due to what he described to be continuous “attacks” from the authorities. His selection …

Reacting to a bomb threat aimed at an Air India Express flight approaching the city-state, Singapore sent two F-15SG fighter pilots Tuesday night. The aircraft headed for Singapore, Flight AXB654, received a disturbing email claiming a bomb was on board. Relating the incidents, the Singaporean Defence Minister, Dr. Ng Eng Hen said that fighter planes immediately from the Republic of …

After taking a part-time job that would eventually lead to his imprisonment, a 20-year-old guy getting ready for his National Service found he was in significant legal hot water. Now twenty-one, Tan Teck Jin was discovered in Singapore, the largest such haul the country has seen thus far, caught amid a major crackdown on illegal electronic vapes and their components. …

Singapore’s general population grew noticeably 2% in the year before June 2024, hence increasing the city-state’s total population to 6.04 million. According to a recent government assessment, expansion was largely caused by the rise in non-resident population. This increase shows how constantly Singapore depends on foreign workers, dependents, and foreign students to keep its economy and workforce intact. Main drivers …

Currently suffering one of the most significant train disruptions in recent history, Singapore is left with hundreds of thousands of worried commuters. One of the busiest and most crucial lines of transportation in the country, the East-West Line’s service suspension started its second day after a Wednesday train accident almost at 9:25 a.m. This event has not only altered regular …

Shein, the Chinese-founded fast-fashion powerhouse known for its moderately priced, modern clothing, has confirmed the layoff of more than two dozen employees at its Singapore headquarters. Declared on Wednesday, this measure is part of a bigger reorganization initiative aimed to match the company’s evolving global ambitions by aligning its worldwide IT research and development (R&D) center. The news lands at …

In a rare instance of corruption involving a high-ranking government official in the city-state, Singapore’s former transport minister, Subramaniam Iswaran, has been found guilty of collecting gifts while in public service. Before a local court, the 62-year-old admitted guilt; prosecutors had changed his original accusations of corruption shortly before his trial was scheduled to start.  This case, which has gripped …

The choice of Singapore to apply flexible work schedules (FWA) represents a major change in its work culture to fit worldwide trends stressing work-life balance. This change coincides with countries all around realizing the value of flexible work schedules in creating a happier, better, and more efficient labor force.  Inspired by the achievements of Scandinavian nations, Singapore’s Tripartite Guidelines on …

Many people worldwide follow a basic daily gum chewing practice. From simple keeping busy to reducing hunger to refreshing breath, chewing gum is a useful and usually used treat for anything. But in Singapore, a nation noted for its rigorous rules and flawless hygiene, what looks like a harmless practice in other nations could have major repercussions. Strict Chews Gum …