Singapore

Amateur, 22, is first Singaporean golfer to qualify for Masters

LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2024 (AFP) - Young amateur golfer Hiroshi Tai will be the first Singaporean to play in…

Singapore boosts security after Malaysia police station attack

  SINGAPORE, May 22, 2024 (AFP) - Singapore has tightened security after an attack on a police station in neighbouring…

One dead, dozens injured as Singapore-bound flight hits turbulence

BANGKOK, May 21, 2024 (AFP) - A 73-year-old British man died and more than 70 people were injured Tuesday in…

Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister

By Martin ABBUGAO SINGAPORE, May 15, 2024 (AFP) - Singapore on Wednesday swore in Lawrence Wong as its new prime…

Boeing, Airbus grapple with supply chain woes, delaying billion-dollar orders

By Martin ABBUGAO SINGAPORE, Feb 23, 2024 (AFP) - Boeing and Airbus struck deals to sell billions of dollars' worth…

Vietjet inks deal for 20 Airbus A330-900s, modernizing fleet and expanding network

SINGAPORE, Feb 22, 2024 (AFP) - European aviation giant Airbus said Thursday that Vietnamese airline Vietjet Air has agreed to…

Singapore economy grew 1.1% in 2023, data shows

SINGAPORE, Feb 15, 2024 (AFP) - Singapore's economy grew less than expected last year, the government said Thursday as it…

Thousands lose $16 mn in Singapore ‘fake friend’ scams

SINGAPORE, Jan 24, 2024 (AFP) - More than 6,300 people fell prey to "fake friend" scams in Singapore last year…

Thousands lose $16 mn in Singapore ‘fake friend’ scams

Such scams involve contacting victims, pretending to be someone they know, and asking for financial assistance. The wealthy city-state has…

Wanted crypto boss Do Kwon’s Terraform files for US bankruptcy

SINGAPORE, Jan 22, 2024 (AFP) - South Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon's Terraform Labs, whose cryptocurrencies crashed dramatically in 2022, is…

Singapore transport minister resigns over corruption charges

By Catherine LAI SINGAPORE, Jan 18, 2024 (AFP) - Singapore's prime minister announced on Thursday the resignation of his transport…

Singapore teen jailed for 16 years for killing schoolmate

SINGAPORE (AFP) - A Singapore judge sentenced a teenager to 16 years in jail on Friday for killing a schoolmate…

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