Singapore

An initial list of countries that were announced as being eligible for visa-free access beginning the following week in Taiwan has been updated to exclude Singapore, Malaysia, and a number of other countries. A table that was released online by Taiwan’s Bureau of Consular Affairs on Monday (September 5), indicated that travelers from Singapore and Malaysia, among other nations, were …

The legendary “Lin-Lee rivalry” in badminton came to an end with the retirements of the Chinese player Lin Dan and the Malaysian player Lee Chong Wei. This rivalry had defined the sport for well over a decade, beginning in the middle of the 2000s, and had taken it to new heights. Before Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen and Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew …

K Shanmugam, Singapore’s Minister for the Home Affairs and the Law, stated on Friday (September 2) that the country’s policy of enforcing the death penalty for those who are convicted of drug trafficking is one that is in the best interest of Singaporeans. During a dialogue session with students from Nanyang Technological University, Mr. Shanmugam was replying to a question …

In accordance with an agreement that was signed on Friday by the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) and the Mandai Wildlife Group (MWG), the stays of the giant pandas Jia Jia and Kai Kai in Singapore have been extended for a period of five further years (Sep 2). The news was shared at the festivities that were held to commemorate …

If a student becomes aggressive in class, whether it is shouting, spewing vulgarities – or threatening a teacher like in the St Andrew’s incident – teachers say they use various strategies to try to calm the situation. “Once you get into such power struggles, it is usually more difficult for both parties to back down,” said Alan, a teacher who …

After a fatal accident that occurred along Tiong Bahru Road at a bus stop close to Redhill MRT Station that included a pedestrian who was 80 years old, a bus driver who was 49 years old was taken into custody on Monday (August 29). CNA was told by both the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and the police that they …

A house that was designed by architect Aamer Taher can be found on one of the corners of an intersection. When viewed from the outside, it does not appear to be out of place in the peaceful residential estate in which it is located; yet, as you enter inside, you will be captivated by what you see. A swimming pool …

At the Keppel Shipyard in Tuas, the body of a worker who had been on a concrete pier when it collapsed and caused him to fall into the water was discovered on Wednesday morning (August 24). The incident occurred two days earlier. Keppel Shipyard issued a statement on Wednesday in which it expressed its sympathies to the family of the …

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong stated on Sunday (August 21) at the National Day Rally that the period of extremely competitive prices and enthusiasm for globalization has come to an end as a result of “fundamental changes” in the conditions of the international economy. He made this statement. He stated that although Singapore has little impact over global inflation, it …

Loh Kean Yew, the reigning badminton world champion, started his defense of his championship on Monday (August 22) with an easy victory over Pablo Abian, a player from Spain. In just 29 minutes, the Singaporean won 21-12 and 21-12 against the 58th-ranked player in the world Abian to advance to the second round of the BWF World Championships. The competition …