Singapore, said Wong, will also seek new ties with countries in parts of the world, like Africa and South America, where it does not have much presence yet.
Category: Singapore
Singapore: Walk for Hope 2025 to raise SGD 500,000 in support of vulnerable communities
Come August 2, nearly 2,000 people in Singapore will walk to raise funds for Ray of Hope, the nation’s only crowdfunding charity dedicated to meeting unmet and emerging needs. This campaign is deeply meaningful to us at Connected to India and Huddl, both of which are proud to support the initiative alongside Ray of Hope, St. Joseph’s Institution, and Google Singapore.
Singapore’s food scene embraces beans for a healthier, greener future
Running from May 2025 to April 2026, the initiative encourages restaurants, cafés, hotels, schools, hospitals, and other food service providers across the city to add at least one bean-based dish to their menus.
Singapore warns embassies against stirring public sentiment over foreign disputes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said such actions risk dragging Singapore into matters it is not a party to and could affect public perception unnecessarily. The government called for diplomatic channels to be used for dialogue, instead of airing disagreements on social media.
Indian-origin Singapore cop charged with forging police documents
The police said the alleged forgery came to light after Vikneshvaran was placed on “enhanced supervision” in October 2022 due to his work performance.
Singapore woman mistakes man in Bali cafe for ex-DBS CEO Piyush Gupta, even gets a picture!
Janney Hujic, who runs a travel start-up, was enjoying a laid-back day in Bali when she spotted a man across the cafe who looked very familiar. According to her post on May 19, the man resembled none other than former DBS Bank CEO Piyush Gupta.
PM Wong announces new cabinet, assembles team for Singapore’s future
The swearing-in ceremony for Ministers, Senior Ministers of State and Ministers of State will be held on May 23. The ceremony for Senior Parliamentary Secretaries will be held on a later date.
Singapore: Coroner finds no foul play in death of Indian worker crushed at Tengah worksite in 2023
The coroner noted that although Eazhumalai was told not to remove metal plates placed under the truck’s hydraulic jacks, he went ahead and collected one. As a result, he was crushed between the truck and its machinery when the hydraulic outrigger was being retracted.
“Let’s keep walking — for hope, and for one another,” says Singapore leader Cai Yinzhou at launch of Walk for Hope 2025
Walk for Hope 2025, the flagship campaign of the Singapore-based crowdfunding charity Ray of Hope, was launched on May 20 at The Foundry, and the 6km walkathon takes place islandwide on 2 August 2025. The goal is to engage at least 5,000 walkers and to raise SGD 500,000 for emerging and unmet social needs.
Singapore’s cultural vitality shines at SIFA 2025, marking SG60 with homegrown talent and community-centred programming
This year’s edition also sees the return of Little SIFA, situated at Empress Lawn, featuring works by Singapore artists, including an installation encompassing performance, and specially designed arts experiences for families and children. Through embedding arts experiences in key life areas, Little SIFA complements efforts to foster an appreciation for the arts in children from a young age.
