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China uncovers massive illegal vaccine ring

Singapore: MOH says adults can use Medisave to pay for recommended vaccines

The ministry hopes that adults who have not been previously vaccinated or who are at risk will be able to make more informed choices on vaccination for personal protection with this new scheme.

Oct 21, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Songapore Volunteer Award ceremony by Ministry of Social and Family Development

Singapore: Chairman of Singapore Children's Society receives prestigious Lifetime Volunteer Award

197 individuals received 164 awards for their remarkable voluntary work in Singapore.

Oct 21, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Central Rail Corridor gets turns into recreational centre

The announcement stated that the Rail Corridor will be transformed into a "major community node with a strong sense of history, distinctive landscapes and ample spaces for visitors to enjoy."

Oct 21, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

South Korea military holds drill in response to Pyongyangs sixth nuclear test

South Korea developing 'Frankenmissile' to combat North Korean nuclear threat

In the midst of dangerous nuclear threat posed by Pyongyang, South Korea revealed that they are developing Frankenmissile against North Korea.

Oct 21, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore: Brilliant Deepavali themed trains enthrall Little India neighbourhood [PHOTOS]

Singapore's Land Transport Authority comes up with brilliant Deepavali themed trains and buses, all set to run in the Indian neighbourhood 'Little India'.

Oct 20, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore PM Lee to step down in 2 years, hunt for successor on

Singpaore PM Lee confirmed in an interview that he was prepared to down in the next couple of years and the hunt for his successor is still on.

Oct 20, 2017

By Soorya Kiran NN

Singapore: SPF to introduce advanced training program for security officers

Officers from Singapore will be a part of a basic licensing unit called "Recognise Terrorist Threats" from January 1, 2020.

Oct 19, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

A helicopter arrives at a trekkers camp to evacuate Israeli solders after a mission to rescue climbers affected by last week's earthquake from the Himalaya mountains near Dhunche, Nepal, May 3, 2015. REUTERS/Olivia Harris

Singaporean woman rescued by helicopter from Japan's Mount Asahidake [VIDEO]

A Singaporean woman who went missing on Mount Asahidake in Japan's northernmost part Hokkaido, while trekking, was rescued and taken to the hospital on Thursday, October 19.

Oct 19, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore: 65-year old escapes miraculously after forklift punctures car

A 65-year old man miraculously escaped when a forklift punctured his car, piercing through the driver's seat, leaving the victim behind with minor injuries.

Oct 19, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Accident kills 37-year-old motorcyclist on on West Coast Highway

Singapore: Man's foot stuck in motorcycle footrest; 3-vehicle accident causes massive jam along Loyang Avenue

A Singapore Civil Defence Force spokesman says that the injured man was taken to the Changi General Hospital for medical treatment.

Oct 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Free early morning MRT rides extended to June 2017

Singapore: Police arrest 37-year-old man for leaving unattended bag at MRT Stations

If convicted with the offence of Public Nuisance under Section 290 of the Penal Code, the man may be fined up to S$1,000.

Oct 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

A pool is seen in the Red Sea resort of Hurghada

Chinese woman dead in Singapore after 'unfortunate misadventure'

Fan Xiaojing, a cosmetic saleswoman by profession, reached Singapore with a friend on May 4.

Oct 18, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

A view of the Nanyang Technological University campus in Singapore August 2, 2016.

Singapore Universities top Asia 10 list; NTU ranked first, NUS second

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) was named Asia's Top University by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings.

Oct 18, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

NUS

HSBC bank signage is pictured in Singapore

Singaporeans show strong commitment to family needs, not insurance: HSBC study

An HSBC survey showed that whilst Singaporeans still support their families financially, more than half do not hold any insurance plans that can protect them in case of illness or accident.

Oct 18, 2017

By Peter Del Rosario

President Halimah Yacob to attend cremation ceremony of late Thai King Bhumibol

J Y Pillay, chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers, will exercise the functions of the office of the President during President Halimah's absence.

Oct 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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