Singapore country profile
Provides an overview of Singapore, including key dates and facts about this South East Asian state.
2023-09-04 18:54
Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Singapore picks a president who could've been much more
Voters chose Tharman Shanmugaratnam for a ceremonial role but many felt it was a waste of potential.
2023-09-02 06:25
Singaporeans vote for ceremonial president after rare political scandals
Singaporeans are voting in their first contested presidential election in more than a decade.
2023-09-01 11:51
In a rare win, a migrant worker sued his bosses in Singapore. And won
A manual laborer from India has successfully sued his employers in Singapore for negligence after he fell off the back of an overcrowded lorry, in a rare legal win for migrant workers that has renewed debate about their treatment in the wealthy city state.
2023-08-27 08:46
Singapore arrests 10 foreigners, seizes S$1 billion assets in money laundering probe
SINGAPORE Singapore police have arrested 10 foreigners for alleged money laundering and forgery offences, in a case involving
2023-08-17 11:59
Singapore Q2 GDP grows 0.1% q/q, lower than first estimated
SINGAPORE Singapore's economy expanded less than initially estimated in the second quarter, official data showed on Friday, as
2023-08-11 08:15
Singapore PM Lee reassures public amid political scandals, inflation
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday sought to reassure the public after a spate of political
2023-08-08 19:50
Singapore executes woman on drugs charge for the first time in 20 years
Sir Richard Branson and activists have argued that capital punishment is not a deterrent against crime.
2023-07-28 11:58
Singapore Airlines profit nearly doubles on robust travel demand
(Reuters) -Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) reported a record first-quarter net profit on Thursday, nearly doubling, boosted by strong demand for
2023-07-27 17:56
Singapore to execute first woman on drugs charge for the first time in 20 years
Sir Richard Branson and activists have called on authorities to spare Saridewi Djamani.
2023-07-27 13:53
Singapore corruption scandals a 'setback' says deputy PM
Lawrence Wong admits corruption probes and resignations are a "setback" for the government.
2023-07-26 12:15
Singapore June core inflation rises 4.2%, matches forecast
SINGAPORE Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 4.2% in June, matching economists' forecasts, official data showed on Monday.
2023-07-24 13:26