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Jailed Singapore teen blogger Amos Yes looks for 'free haircuts in prison'

Yee, who was accused of causing social unrest, will also have to pay $1,400 in fines

Oct 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore labels China's Global Times report on NAM disappointing, untrue

Singapore labels China's Global Times report on NAM summit as disappointing, untrue

Singapore's ambassador, in a letter to the editor-in-chief of China's Global Times, expressed the state's disappointment with the report.

Sep 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong say no severe economic downturn in 2016

Singapore: PM Lee launches mobile app 'SGSecure' in fight against terrorism

SGSecure app will provide information and guidance to the public in case of a major crisis like a terrorist attack or fire accidents.

Sep 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to be known as SGP at sporting events

Singapore to be known as SGP and not SIN at sporting events

The IOC database has been modified and the new SGP code will be reflected on the IOC website and in future games.

Sep 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japanese main opposition party elects half-Taiwanese female leader

Japan: Democratic Party elects half-Taiwanese female leader

Renho Murata says she wants to increase the number of female lawmakers in the country.

Sep 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore "haze" crisis improves, returns to moderate range

Singapore: NEA forecasts slighty hazy conditions in next few days

Authorities say 28 hotspots were detected on Sunday mainly in southern Sumatra but visible smoke plume was observed.

Sep 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Prime Minister Lee, President Tan lead cheers for Rio Paralympic gold-medallist Yip Pin Xiu

President Tan, Prime Minister Lee congratulate Rio Paralympic gold-medallist Yip Pin Xiu

The Singaporean leaders took to social media to congratulate Yip Pin Xi for winning gold medal in Paralympic Games

Sep 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China to hold military drills amid South China Sea tensions

Singapore, China to hold joint naval drill as first bilateral event

The RSS Steadfast along with the People's Liberation Army (Navy) Jiangkai II-class frigate CNS Jingzhou will hold a half-day drill.

Sep 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporeans injured after tour bus overturns on way back from Genting

Singaporean fighting for his life after Genting tour bus accident

The Singapore Embassy officials in Malaysia are assisting the families of those injured.

Sep 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

68-year-old woman woman dies after bus rolls down slope in Singapore

Runaway bus kills elderly woman in Singapore

The police say the accident took place at the junction of Bukit Panjang Ring Road and Bukit Panjang Road.

Sep 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Singapore: 1 killed, 5 injured after car accident on Changi Coast Road

Singapore: Fire breaks out at Orchard Towers; no reports of injury

Singapore Civil Defence Force spokesperson says an investigation is ongoing to find out the cause of the fire.

Aug 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SR Nathan State Funeral Procession: Singapore bids farewell to former President

SR Nathan's State Funeral: Singapore bids farewell to former president

President Tony Tan Keng Yam presents the State Flag and Accoutrements to late president Nathan's son Osith Ramanathan.

Aug 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Followers and admirers bid goodbye to SR Nathan

Remembering SR Nathan: Singaporeans pay last tribute to former president

The State Funeral Procession for the late former President SR Nathan will start at 2 pm on Friday.

Aug 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Minister Heng Swee Keat discharged from hospital

Singapore: Heng Swee Keat resumes duties as Finance Minister

Deputy PM Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who has been acting as the covering Minister for Finance, will hand over the responsibilities to Heng.

Aug 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Former President SR Nathan's vital signs are stable but he remains critically ill: PM Lee

Ex-Singapore President SR Nathan dies, aged 92

Members of the public turns up at the Istana to pay their respects to the nation's sixth president.

Aug 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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