Singapore

The world is not likely to return anytime soon to the low inflation levels and interest rates it has enjoyed in recent decades, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day message delivered on Monday (Aug 8) evening.…

The Padang will be gazetted on National Day on Tuesday (Aug 9) as Singapore’s 75th national monument in view of its “strong national, historical and social significance”, said the National Heritage Board (NHB) on Monday. This will make…

Blood stocks in Singapore have improved to “moderate levels” after recent appeals that resulted in more than 10,000 donors stepping forward, said the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on Monday (Aug 8).…

Leaking water due to a plumbing fault caused parts of a ceiling at the NEX shopping center in Serangoon to fall on Saturday (Aug 6), said a spokesperson for the mall. Videos circulating on social media on Sunday showed a hole in the…

Fireworks lit the night sky and the National Anthem rang loud as thousands gathered in Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park on Saturday evening (Aug 6) to kick off the nation's 57th birthday bash a few days early. The carnival atmosphere was palpable,…

Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan said on Saturday (Aug 6) that he has tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from the ASEAN meetings in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. "It’s been a good run despite all the…

Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has called for greater engagement among senior leaders and more discussions by all sides to build trust, in light of recent developments in the Taiwan Strait. He made these points in a…

There is a real danger that the political crisis in Myanmar could turn into a civil war, given how there has been no progress on peace plans that the country had agreed to with ASEAN, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Friday (Aug…

ASEAN countries want temperatures between the United States and China to come down, especially with military manoeuvres in the region bringing a real risk of accidents and miscalculations, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. Both…

A 71-year-old man was charged on Friday (Aug 5) after Internet love scam victims allegedly transferred money to his bank accounts. The accused, Lai Chee Keong, was charged with money laundering. More than S$220,000 was involved, some…