For ensuring fool proof security for the high-profile summit meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the venues involved and the areas around them have been designated as Enhanced Security Special Event Areas from June 10 to 14.
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Indian-origin Tommy Thomas becomes new Attorney General of Malaysia
An Indian-origin lawyer Tommy Thomas has been appointed as Malaysia’s new Attorney General, becoming the first person from the minority community to hold the post in 55 years in the Muslim-majority nation.
ComfortDelGro witnessing increase in booking for taxis in Singapore
“In the first five months of 2018, ComfortDelGro Taxi has witnessed an uptick in bookings made through its call centre and phone app – surpassing the numbers achieved in the same period last year,” announced the company today in a press release.
Trump-Kim summit would contribute towards lasting peace and stability in Korean peninsula: Dr Vivian Balakrishnan
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan made a whirlwind tour of the US and met the top officials of the country, including US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Adviser John Bolton during a working trip to Washington.
Singapore to set up advisory council on ethical use of AI and data
In order to drive awareness of the benefits and understand the challenges of artificial intelligence (AI), the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is setting up an advisory council on the ethical use of AI and data.
Trump-Kim summit to be held at Sentosa’s Capella Hotel
The Singapore authorities gazetted Sentosa and its surrounding waters as a “special event area” on Tuesday, June 5.
4 electronic retailers to install e-waste recycling bins in stores across Singapore
Four major electronics retailers – Best Denki, COURTS, Gain City and Harvey Norman – have joined DHL, Starhub and TES’ RENEW programme to encourage the recycling of e-waste in Singapore.
On-demand autonomous shuttles to bring visitors around Sentosa soon
Visitors to Sentosa will be able to call for on-demand autonomous shuttles to bring them around the island from next year.
Singapore Mint releases gold, silver and nickel medallions to commemorate US-North Korea summit
As the entire world gears up to watch the highly anticipated summit in Singapore between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on June 12, Singapore Mint has unveiled gold, silver and base-metal medallions to commemorate the event.
People’s Association to screen FIFA World Cup 2018 at 55 community clubs across Singapore
Singaporeans should gear up for the excitement of 2018 FIFA World Cup as People Association (PA) will screen the matches at 55 community clubs across the whole nation.
