Singapore

Singapore’s Stake in the Red Sea: How It Contributes to the Operation Prosperity Guardian to Counter the Houthi AttacksSingapore’s Stake in the Red Sea: How It Contributes to the Operation Prosperity Guardian to Counter the Houthi Attacks

Singapore’s Stake in the Red Sea: How It Contributes to the Operation Prosperity Guardian to Counter the Houthi Attacks

The Red Sea, a vital waterway for global trade and commerce, has been under threat from the Houthi rebels, a…

January 11, 2024
The Price of Racism: How a US$4,000 Fine Was Not the Only Penalty for an American Expatriate in SingaporeThe Price of Racism: How a US$4,000 Fine Was Not the Only Penalty for an American Expatriate in Singapore

The Price of Racism: How a US$4,000 Fine Was Not the Only Penalty for an American Expatriate in Singapore

An American expatriate in Singapore learned the hard way that racism does not pay, after he was fined US$4,000 for…

January 9, 2024
‘Liar Liar’: A Public Apology Won’t Fix Falsehoods About Shanmugam‘Liar Liar’: A Public Apology Won’t Fix Falsehoods About Shanmugam

‘Liar Liar’: A Public Apology Won’t Fix Falsehoods About Shanmugam

A former Reform Party member who spread false and libellous statements about Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam having…

January 6, 2024
How IKEA Singapore’s GST Absorption Could Change Your Shopping HabitsHow IKEA Singapore’s GST Absorption Could Change Your Shopping Habits

How IKEA Singapore’s GST Absorption Could Change Your Shopping Habits

IKEA Singapore announced on Dec 21, 2023, that it will absorb the 1 percent GST rate increase that will take…

January 4, 2024
How Singapore’s Kopitiam Culture Keeps Its Coffee Tradition AliveHow Singapore’s Kopitiam Culture Keeps Its Coffee Tradition Alive

How Singapore’s Kopitiam Culture Keeps Its Coffee Tradition Alive

Singapore is a nation of coffee lovers, but not the kind you might expect. Instead of fancy lattes and cappuccinos,…

January 2, 2024
Vietnamese Student Jailed for Breaking into Apple Office in SingaporeVietnamese Student Jailed for Breaking into Apple Office in Singapore

Vietnamese Student Jailed for Breaking into Apple Office in Singapore

A Vietnamese university student who broke into an Apple office in Singapore twice to steal and return electronic devices has…

December 29, 2023
Singapore Charges Two Individuals, Three Companies Over North Korea Gasoil SalesSingapore Charges Two Individuals, Three Companies Over North Korea Gasoil Sales

Singapore Charges Two Individuals, Three Companies Over North Korea Gasoil Sales

Singapore has charged two individuals and three companies for their alleged involvement in exporting gasoil to North Korea, in violation…

December 27, 2023
Possibilities and Consequences: Should Singapore Further Subsidise Public Transport?Possibilities and Consequences: Should Singapore Further Subsidise Public Transport?

Possibilities and Consequences: Should Singapore Further Subsidise Public Transport?

Several Singaporeans are already troubled by the rising cost of living amid high inflation. Public transport fare increases, therefore, are…

December 25, 2023
RSAF F-15SG Jets Train with US Navy in Guam for Two MonthsRSAF F-15SG Jets Train with US Navy in Guam for Two Months

RSAF F-15SG Jets Train with US Navy in Guam for Two Months

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has deployed four F-15SG fighter jets to Guam for a two-month training detachment…

December 23, 2023
Singapore’s Housing and Teacher Challenges Amid International Student BoomSingapore’s Housing and Teacher Challenges Amid International Student Boom

Singapore’s Housing and Teacher Challenges Amid International Student Boom

Singapore is experiencing a surge of international students from China and Southeast Asia, who are drawn by its high-quality education,…

December 21, 2023