Hong Kong-Singapore ‘travel bubble’ to launch on November 22
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- The "travel bubble" agreed between Hong Kong and Singapore will be opened on November 22,…
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Singapore
Singapore’s economy shrinks at slower pace as virus curbs eased
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Singapore's coronavirus-hit economy shrank at a slower pace in the third quarter as restrictions were eased,…
6 years ago
Singapore PM’s defamation suit against blogger begins
SINGAPORE (AFP) -- Singapore's leader criticized "malicious and baseless" claims in an article linking him to a corruption scandal,…
6 years ago
Green shoots: Rooftop farming takes off in Singapore
by Martin Abbugao SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- On the rooftop of a Singapore shopping mall, a sprawling patch of eggplants,…
6 years ago
Singapore crushes massive ivory haul on eve of World Elephant Day
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — Singapore began destroying nine tonnes of seized ivory Tuesday, the largest such action globally in recent…
6 years ago
Rare twin red-ruffed lemurs born at Singapore zoo
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Twin red-ruffed lemurs have been born at Singapore zoo, officials said Thursday, a rare double delivery…
6 years ago
Virus-hit Singapore plunges into recession as economy shrinks 41%
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — Singapore plunged into recession in the second quarter as growth fell 41.2 percent quarter-on-quarter with the trade-dependent…
6 years ago
Singapore PM’s brother joins opposition before polls
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- The Singapore prime minister's estranged brother said Wednesday he has joined an opposition party ahead of…
6 years ago
Cafes, shops reopen as Singapore eases virus curbs
SINGAPORE (AFP) -- Shops and cafes reopened in Singapore on Friday as coronavirus measures were relaxed -- but the…
6 years ago
Singapore approves anti-viral drug for COVID-19 patients
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Singapore has approved the use of the anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat seriously ill coronavirus patients,…
6 years ago
Back to school in masks as Singapore eases virus curbs
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Pupils wearing face masks returned to school in Singapore on Tuesday and some workplaces re-opened as…
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Singapore warns of worst economic contraction since independence
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Singapore's embattled economy could shrink by as much as seven percent this year, which would be…
6 years ago
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