Singapore

NTU emerges on top in QS Asia University Rankings

Adding another feather to its cap, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has emerged as Asia’s top university in the latest Quacquarelli...

In Pics: Diwali-themed murals on public buses, trains and Little India station

As part of Diwali celebrations, the Land Transport Authority (LTA), part of Singapore's Ministry of Transport, highlighted festive public...

Singapore and Qatar sign agreements to boost bilateral ties

Singapore and Qatar signed a range of agreements which will strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of business, education and...

SingCERT issues recommendations to enhance security of Wi-Fi systems in Singapore

Singaporeans should be on alert about the vulnerabilities of their Wi-Fi systems at homes and offices as they might get attacked by hackers...

President Halimah Yacob invites Singaporeans for her first Deepavali open house at Istana on October 22

Deepavali celebrations will be more elaborate this time as President of Singapore Halimah Yacob will be hosting the first Open House of her...

NParks’ Parks Festival kicks off from October 28 to 29 with multiple activities

Away from the humdrum of city life, Singaporeans can expect a close rendezvous with Nature on October 28 and 29 during the NParks’ Parks...

Counter-terrorism exercise to be conducted at Changi Airport Terminal 3

To check the preparedness and coordination of the concerned agencies in case of a terrorist attack, a multi-agency counter-terrorism...

‘Job Shadowing Day’ to help special needs students discover career interests

For helping special education (Sped) school students to get acquainted with various jobs in Singapore, Job Shadowing Day, will run as an...

Singapore retains second spot out of 60 in ‘The Economist’s’ Safe Cities Index

The Lion City was chosen as the second safest city in the world in The Economist's Safe Cities Index. Singapore's safety score rose from...

MAS keeps exchange rate policy unchanged

In line with expectations, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) kept its exchange rate-based policy unchanged today during the...

Singapore’s economy grows by 4.6 per cent in third quarter

Belying all claims, Singapore’s economy grew by 4.6 per cent in the third quarter from a year ago, boosted by growth in the manufacturing...

50 hybrid buses to roll on Singapore roads by second half of 2018

As part of an exercise to build a more environmentally friendly public bus fleet, about 50 diesel-hybrid buses will roll out on the roads of...

Legend of Arjuna’s disguise as eunuch Brihannala to be recreated in Singapore

One of the most interesting parts of the Mahabharata regarding Arjuna’s transformation into dance teacher and eunuch Brihannala during the...

In pics: from inception to 2017, celebrating Esplanade's 15th birthday

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay turns 15 today, and everyone is invited to visit one of the world’s busiest arts centres to see it in a...

Deepavali in Singapore: Indian diaspora to celebrate the festival with panache

Singapore has fully geared up to celebrate the festival of Deepavali with utmost gusto and panache. The Indian diaspora spread across this...

US President Trump to meet Singapore PM Lee on October 23

US President Donald Trump will meet with Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong at the White House in Washington on October 23,...

Singapore govt pilots programme to help local companies bring in foreign trainers to increase expertise

To fill skill gaps in local companies of Singapore, the Ministry of Manpower has piloted a new scheme that will allow the foreign trainers...

Singapore’s first robot masseuse Emma to provide relief from chronic pain

Singapore made its tryst with the future as the first robot masseuse named Emma has started work. It specialises in back and knee massages...

Mouth-watering cookies flood Deepavali bazaars in Singapore

Deepavali in Singapore will be literally more ‘tasteful’ this year as many mouth-watering cookies and other delicacies have flooded the...

Singaporean MPs don colourful Indian attire for Deepavali fashion shoot

Deepavali in Singapore - Exhibiting the vivid multiculturalism pervading Singapore, 24 ministers and MPs donned colourful Indian traditional...

Indian-origin devotees walk barefoot on burning charcoal to mark Theemithi in Singapore

Theemithi in Singapore - Faith was writ large on the faces of about 4,000 Indian-origin devotees who participated in the annual Theemithi...

Singapore debates dual nationalities, cites overseas Indian citizenship as option

With some citing concepts such as ‘Overseas Citizenship of India’ given by New Delhi to Indian diaspora as a middle path, Singapore has...

#mydurian. Yours Too.

Durian is a fruit, referred to as the “King of Fruit” by many in Southeast Asia. It is oblong in shape, has creamy flesh protected under...

Singapore Airlines undertakes cost cutting measures

In view of stiff competition, Singapore Airlines has taken recourse to more than 50 cost cutting initiatives as part of a three-year plan,...

Dr Snehal Patel: Providing health services at a click of a button!

Non-Resident Indians are living across the whole world and they are earning laurels, not only for their country of residence but also India....

Book a Grab ride to the airport using SIA app in six South Asian countries

To make travelling hassle-free in South East Asia, passengers can now book a Grab ride to the airport via the Singapore Airlines (SIA)...