Singapore will spend SGD 76.4 million to buy more than two million tonnes of nature-based carbon credits from four projects in Ghana, Paraguay and Peru, a media report said. This is the first time the commercially vibrant city state is sourcing carbon credits from nature-based projects, said the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) and the […]
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Indian businessman jailed in Singapore for SGD 5,000 Changi thefts
Between 5.15 pm and 1.45 am, during his layover, he took products including perfumes, make-up and bags from at least 12 stores spread across three airport terminals and Jewel.
Singapore: Indian Navy’s INS Nistar reaches Changi for maiden port call
INS Nistar, made its maiden port call at Changi, Singapore on Sunday.
Singapore defence ministry warns of “bulk order” scam by SAF personnel impostors
In its Facebook post, MINDEF Singapore said: “The SAF has observed a number of allegedly fraudulent bulk orders made by individuals claiming to be SAF personnel. The SAF takes a serious view of this. For the 7 cases that we are aware of, we have not found any evidence that these individuals are affliated with the SAF, and have made reports to the Police on them.”
Thespian G Selva’s Kopi Kadai to pay tribute to Singapore’s coffee shop legacy
Noted Singapore thespian G Selva has lived and breathed theatre for most of his life. He began acting at the age of 12, first in school productions, then on radio, and later with the Ravindran Drama Group, a youth-run local theatre collective. After graduating, Selva carried his passion abroad. In 2001, he started Avant Theatre […]
Chaos on Air India flight: Cabin cooling failure forces overnight delay for over 200 Singapore-bound passengers
The flight AI2380, to be operated with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, was scheduled to take off around 11 pm on Wednesday, September 10.
Singapore to buy 4 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft to boost maritime security
The P-8A Poseidon aircraft will replace the ageing Fokker 50 planes, which have been in service since 1993. While the ministry confirmed the order, it did not reveal the financial details of the deal.
StarHub and Guinness to host Premier League screening for football fans in Singapore
The match between English Premier League rivals Liverpool and Everton will be shown on Saturday, September 20, at Harry’s South Beach, ARFC Woodleigh, and ARFC East Coast Park.
14-year-old Singaporean radicalised by mix of extremist ideologies, placed under ISA order
Authorities said that within just one year of consuming extremist content online, the teenager developed support for a wide and conflicting mix of ideologies, ranging from ISIS and far-right extremism to communism and incel beliefs. The ISD described the case as the first involving a “salad bar” of ideologies.
ASEAN benefits when India and China engage, says Singapore’s Alvin Tan
ASEAN a regional organisation set up to promote economic growth, social progress, and regional peace and stability. The 10-member bloc comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
