Singapore

Singapore is bracing itself for another wave of COVID-19 cases, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung warned on Friday, as daily infections surged from 1,000 three weeks ago to 2,000 over the past two weeks. However, what sets Singapore apart from many other countries grappling with the virus is its determination to treat COVID-19 as an “endemic disease.” The recent spike …

Shanti Pereira clinched gold for Singapore in the women’s 200m at the Asian Games clocking 23.03 seconds, claiming “Asia’s Fastest Woman” title. She ran past defending champion Edidiong Ofonime Odiong and sealed victory for Singapore, claiming the gold medal after a nearly 50-year hiatus.  An emotional Pereira said it’s been so crazy. She shared her emotions and excitement. “I just …

Singapore is seeing a growing demand for installation of EV chargers in condominiums after the government stepped up grant. This surge comes despite Singapore’s electric vehicle adoption rate for private vehicles being low. But attractive incentives and a strong public charging infrastructure is bound to boost future demand.  The Land Transport Authority said that 578 EV chargers have been installed, …

Singapore made the most of its Mooncake Festival with a natural treat, the last supermoon of 2023 on Friday. Also referred to as the Harvest Moon, the phenomenon attracted thousands of skygazers to catch one last glimpse.  Moon enthusiasts took advantage of the Mid-Autumn event at U-Town, which was organized by the National University of Singapore, to view the supermoon. …

Singapore witnessed the detonation of a 100 kg World War II-era bomb on Tuesday by the Armed Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team. Over 4,000 residents living within a 200m radius of the construction site, where the unexploded bomb had been found, were evacuated.  They were given the all clear at around 5pm to return to their homes. The Building and …

ln a bewildering and thought-provoking incident that challenges our understanding of cultural perceptions, a Singaporean Chinese cab driver finds himself in the eye of a storm after a bizarre confrontation with a passenger. This peculiar episode transcends the boundaries of ethnicity and raises questions about the role of perception in our daily lives. What Happened? The protagonist of this unusual …

In a mind-bending twist of fate that could be likened to an economic singularity, Singapore has transcended the confines of conventionality to emerge as the world’s freest economy, unseating Hong Kong from its astral throne of economic supremacy. The unveiling of the Fraser Institute’s meticulously crafted 2023 report has sent shockwaves rippling across the multidimensional fabric of the global economic …

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion not only in India but also by Indian communities around the world, including Singapore. The vibrant Indian diaspora in Singapore comes together to celebrate this auspicious festival, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha. Here’s how and why Singapore embraces Ganesh Chaturthi: Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi in Singapore 1. Cultural Diversity Singapore …

In a rapidly evolving criminal landscape, Chinese criminals have found a new tool to facilitate their illicit activities and avoid the clutches of law enforcement: foreign passports.  These passports, often obtained through so-called “citizenship for sale” programs in countries like Cambodia, Cyprus, and Vanuatu, are enabling criminals to cross borders, rebrand themselves, and continue their illegal enterprises, even as authorities …

Singapore is going through a difficult transition, economically and politically, into a competitive new era that is not only about money and power. And now Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who was urged by Singaporeans to rise up as the country’s next Prime Minister, has been sworn in as Singapore’s 9th President.  He believes he can best serve Singapore in a different role …