Singapore News – Business, Culture & Travel

UAE, Singapore reaffirm ties amid regional unrest

Talks cover Iran-related tensions, ceasefire developments and strategic partnership growth

2m read

UAE President received a written message from Singapore’s President on bilateral ties. The message was handed to Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed during his meeting with Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

Ramadan 2026: Asian countries confirm first day

Crescent not sighted as Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei announce Thursday start

Muslims across the region prepare to begin fasting on Thursday

Filipina assaulted by foreigner gets embassy aid

The embassy steps in after OFW assault inside a mall

Screenshot from the viral video of a Filipina OFW assaulted by a foreigner in Singapore

Turkey, Singapore announce first day of Ramadan

Both countries confirm crescent cannot be seen on February 17, join Oman in Thursday start

First day of Ramadan announced in Turkey and Singapore

No phones all day: Singapore expands school phone ban

The ministry said the stricter rules aim to improve students' well-being

Singapore to toughen ban on smartphones, smartwatches in secondary schools from 2026

Why are wealthy Chinese leaving Singapore for Dubai?

Gulf family offices surge as UAE’s golden visa and tax incentives prove irresistible

Chinese millionaires turn to Dubai amid stricter Singapore rules

Indian nurse jailed, caned for molesting male visitor

The 34-year-old used a ‘disinfection’ excuse to assault the victim in a hospital toilet

Illustrative image. The court described Elipe’s actions as a serious breach of trust by a healthcare professional.

Singapore to cane and jail peddlers of vapes

Country is a global forerunner in the drive against synthetic smoke culture

Singapore banned the purchase, possession and use of vapes in 2018.

Singapore at 60: A masterclass in nation-building

From fragile beginnings to a global city, what the nation built — and what it must become

Cleanliness in Singapore is not just aesthetic; it is an outcome of civic discipline, institutional rigour, and public education.

Is Covid making a comeback in Asia? Here's what we know

Covid cases surge across Asia, with spikes in Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Thailand

Covid making a quiet comeback in Asia — Experts reveal what’s driving the surge

Lawrence Wong: Who is Singapore’s Prime Minister?

Now Wong will have to quickly address headwinds facing city-state of 6 million people

Wong’s ruling People’s Action Party retained its supermajority in the May 3 election, and with nearly 66% of the popular vote, improved on its 2020 performance.

The toilet paper resignation letter that went viral

Angela Yeoh, a company director, shared the unique resignation letter on LinkedIn

Angela Yeoh and the viral "toilet paper resignation" image posted by her

TRENDING STORIES