Singapore announced today the arrest of three men planning to travel to the Middle East to fight against Israel, with one expressing intent to carry out attacks in Singapore if instructed. The men, who have no known connections with each…
Singapore’s economy is projected to grow by 4.0% in 2024, exceeding government forecasts despite a slowdown in Q4 2023. Preliminary data from the Ministry of Trade indicates that the economy rebounded from 1.1% growth in 2023. Manufacturing and services sectors…
Singapore is addressing the rising issue of online fraud with the proposed ‘Protection from Scams Bill,’ aimed at safeguarding citizens from scams. Legal experts highlight that online scams have significantly increased due to Singapore’s high digital connectivity, with losses estimated…
Two ministers from Singapore, K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng, have announced legal action against Bloomberg over an article they deemed defamatory. The article alleged that politically connected individuals were involved in secretive luxury real estate transactions, specifically regarding high-value…
The World Chess Championship in Singapore features an intense battle between Indian player Dommaraju Gukesh and Chinese champion Ding Liren, with the match currently tied. The event draws a significant young audience, with Gukesh being the youngest contender in history…
A 55-year-old man, Rosman bin Abdullah, was executed in Singapore for drug trafficking, marking the third execution in the city-state within a week. Abdullah was found guilty of trafficking 57.43 grams of cocaine, exceeding the death penalty threshold. Despite calls…
This article explores whether Singapore’s stringent death penalty laws effectively deter drug-related offenses. As one of the countries with the strictest drug legislation globally, Singapore’s approach raises questions about the efficacy and morality of capital punishment in combating drug crime….
