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Singapore Hangs Man in Second Drug-Related Execution in Three Weeks: The man had been sentenced to death for possessing less than 3.5 pounds of cannabis ...
nytimes.com/2023/05/18/world/asia/singapore-marijuana-execution.html
Singapore hangs man for trafficking 1.5kg of cannabis: The execution is the second in three weeks, amid growing concern at the island’s use of the death penalty ...
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Singapore executes second man in 3 weeks over cannabis: Countries with the harshest drug penalties
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Singapore Hangs Man in Second Drug-Related Execution in Three Weeks: The man had been sentenced to death for possessing less than 3.5 pounds of cannabis ...
nytimes.com/2023/05/18/world/asia/singapore-marijuana-execution.html
Singapore hangs man for trafficking 1.5kg of cannabis: The execution is the second in three weeks, amid growing concern at the island’s use of the death penalty ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/17/singapore-hangs-man-for-trafficking-1-5kg-of-cannabis
Singapore executes second man in 3 weeks over cannabis: Countries with the harshest drug penalties
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Singapore executes 2nd citizen in three weeks for trafficking drugs: Singapore executes 2nd citizen in three weeks for trafficking drugs
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Singapore hangs 2nd citizen in 3 weeks for trafficking cannabis despite calls to halt executions
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Singapore executes second prisoner in three weeks: The man was convicted in 2019 of trafficking around 1.5 kilos (3.3 pounds) of cannabis ...
thejakartapost.com/world/2023/05/17/singapore-executes-second-prisoner-in-three-weeks.html
Singapore executes second prisoner in three weeks: SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore on Wednesday (May 17) hanged a man for trafficking drugs, authorities said ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/05/17/singapore-executes-second-prisoner-in-three-weeks
Singapore hangs 2nd citizen in 3 weeks for trafficking cannabis despite calls to halt executions
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Singapore executes second man convicted of drug trafficking in three weeks : Singapore on Wednesday hanged a man for trafficking drugs, authorities said ...
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Singapore executes another prisoner for trafficking cannabis – its second hanging in 3 weeks
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More than 2.6kg of heroin among drugs worth S$286,000 seized in MacPherson: SINGAPORE: A 45-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday (Apr 17) for suspected drug ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/central-narcotics-bureau-singaporean-arrested-drug-trafficking-heroin-cannabis-macpherson-4274836
Apple plans to invest more than $250m to expand Singapore campus: SINGAPORE (Reuters) -- Apple plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Apple-plans-to-invest-more-than-250m-to-expand-Singapore-campus
Quick Glance: Potential of SEZ to Boost Stock Valuations
- The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Johor-Singapore has the potential to boost stock valuations in Malaysia and Singapore under five main themes.
- Industries such as banking, real estate, renewables, technology, and telecommunications could benefit from the SEZ.
- By providing access to capital, infrastructure, and political stability, the SEZ could create a regionally differentiated value proposition.
- The economies of Singapore and Malaysia could benefit from the SEZ by facilitating access to capital and labor, as well as enhancing FDI competitiveness.
World's Best Airports 2024: Singapore Changi Loses Crown to Qatar's Doha Hamad
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Companies may look to hire overseas as flexi-work becomes the norm in Singapore, employers say
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/flexible-work-arrangements-employers-employees-challenges-fair-hiring-4273911
Apple investing US$250 million to expand Ang Mo Kio campus: SINGAPORE: Apple has announced plans to pump in over US$250 million (S$340 million) to expand its Ang ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/apple-ang-mo-kio-campus-250-million-expand-4274201
Eliza Hittman Sets Fourth Feature with MOTHERLOVE: Emerging as one of the great directors of the sensitives and complexities of youth with her three features ...
thefilmstage.com/eliza-hittman-sets-fourth-feature-with-motherlove/
Singapore loses ‘world’s best airport’ title, Melbourne top in Australia: Twelve-time winner Changi has been edged out of top spot, while Melbourne has been ...
theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/singapore-loses-world-s-best-airport-title-melbourne-top-in-australia-20240418-p5fkxk.html
Apple to spend $340 million to renovate, expand Ang Mo Kio campus: The expanded campus will allow the tech giant to add hundreds of new roles here.
straitstimes.com/tech/apple-to-spend-340-million-to-renovate-expand-ang-mo-kio-campus
Researchers have unleashed an army of remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches: Scientists in Singapore have apparently found a way to remotely take control of ...
t3n.de/news/armee-ferngesteuerter-cyborg-kakerlaken-1619793/
No weed, just beer: Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens
apnews.com/article/germany-bavaria-cannabis-oktoberfest-620c0e8c2db854258ee95a812bcc55a3
Marina Bay Sands sees profit surge 51.5% to $811.4 million in Q1 on tourism boom: Its revenue rose 36.8 per cent to US$1.16 billion from US$848 million a year ...
straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/marina-bay-sands-sees-profit-surge-515-to-812-million-in-the-first-quarter-of-2024
Welsh language taught and sung in Singapore school : Children in a school in Singapore take part in an Eisteddfod and sing in Welsh.
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Singapore Prime Minister Lee’s Scorecard: A Look at the Numbers: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who’s set a May 15 date for passing the baton to his ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/singapore-prime-minister-lee-s-scorecard-a-look-at-the-numbers
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Quick Glance: Lawrence Wong to Assume Singapore Prime Ministership from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15
- On May 15, Lawrence Wong will officially become the Prime Minister of Singapore, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.
- Wong garnered unanimous support from PAP MPs and will be sworn in at 8:00 pm on May 15, 2024 at the Istana.
- The leadership transition began two years ago when Wong was named as the leader of the PAP's 4G team.
- Wong will be Singapore's fourth Prime Minister, emphasizing commitment to creating a bright future for the nation with his team.
Incoming Singapore PM says incumbent Lee to serve as senior minister in next cabinet - media
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Stabbed Sydney Assyrian bishop says recovering quickly, forgives attacker: SYDNEY: An Assyrian bishop who was stabbed during a service at his Sydney church said ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/australia-sydney-assyrian-bishop-stabbing-church-attacker-4273961
‘Charismatic, loving, a true friend': Ex-colleagues remember S'porean woman killed in Spain
straitstimes.com/singapore/charismatic-loving-a-true-friend-ex-colleagues-remember-s-porean-woman-killed-in-spain
Singapore gives workers the right to request more work from home, 4-day weeks: While the new guideline unveiled on Tuesday isn’t enforceable by law ...
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3259171/singapore-gives-workers-right-request-4-day-weeks-more-work-home-under-new-flexitime-guideline
Younger Singaporeans financially prudent, but some buy things to be happy: IPS poll
straitstimes.com/singapore/younger-singaporeans-financially-prudent-but-some-buy-things-to-be-happy-ips-poll
Young high-income earners more likely to 'buy now, pay later': 5 findings of IPS-CNA survey on youth finances
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/young-people-rising-cost-living-buy-now-pay-later-retirement-plan-income-expenditure-4272751
Telegram boss says messaging app hits 900 million users: Telegram has committed itself to never disclosing any personal information about its users.
straitstimes.com/world/telegram-boss-says-messaging-app-hits-900-million-users
All employers must have process for workers to request flexible work arrangements from December
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/flexible-work-arrangement-requests-tripartite-guideslines-employers-employees-4266831
65 units sold in two days at condo in Sentosa Cove after 40% price slash: Analysts said price is the main reason for the nearly 80% take-up of units on the first ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/65-units-sold-in-2-days-as-the-residences-at-w-singapore-sentosa-cove-slashes-prices
Dona Manis Cake Shop’s co-founder sets up rival banana pie shop next door: "Auntie Peng", creator of Dona Manis’ famous banana pie recipe ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/dona-manis-cake-shop-cofounder-auntie-peng-sets-rival-banana-pie-next-door-388626
All employers in Singapore must fairly consider flexi-work requests from Dec 1 under new rules
straitstimes.com/singapore/jobs/all-employers-in-singapore-must-fairly-consider-flexi-work-requests-from-dec-1-under-new-rules
Cyclist who clung to car bonnet in East Coast road rage case likely affected by brain tumour: Lawyer
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/17/cyclist-who-clung-to-car-bonnet-in-east-coast-road-rage-case-likely-affected-by-brain-tumour-lawyer
All you need to know about ITE graduates getting funding to pursue their diplomas
straitstimes.com/singapore/all-you-need-to-know-about-ite-graduates-getting-funding-to-pursue-their-diplomas
Need a way to celebrate 420? Weed recommend these TV shows and movies about stoners
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2024/04/18/best-stoner-movies-420/73354752007/
COE prices close mostly higher; premiums for smaller cars rise above S$90,000: Category A premiums closed above S$90,000 for the first time in more than five ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-premiums-prices-bidding-exercise-apr-17-4271706
South Korean singer IU to perform alongside students of Singapore studio at upcoming concert
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/kpop-iu-singapore-concert-maddspace-studio-holssi-388596
U.S. Lays Out Protections for Assange if He Is Extradited: American officials sought to reassure the U.K. about Julian Assange’s treatment should the former ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/europe/julian-assange-extradition-us-uk.html
Tourist arrested for allegedly stealing luxury goods at Changi Airport before her flight
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/16/tourist-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-luxury-goods-at-changi-airport-before-her-flight
Truong My Lan: Is Vietnam's corruption fight going too far?: Billionaire Truong My Lan was sentenced to death for embezzling the equivalent of 3% of ...
dw.com/en/truong-my-lan-is-vietnams-corruption-fight-going-too-far/a-68840804
COE prices rise for all categories except for motorcycles: The price of COEs for smaller cars ended at $94,010, a rise of 5.6 per cent.
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/coe-prices-rise-for-all-categories-except-for-motorcycles
Singapore-built Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi passes its driving test in the US: The robotaxi version of the Ioniq 5 electric crossover is assembled by Hyundai's ...
asiaone.com/lifestyle/singapore-built-hyundai-ioniq-5-robotaxi-passes-its-driving-test-us
Singer Richie Jen asks fans not to mention they have bumped into him in Singapore
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/04/16/singer-richie-jen-asks-fans-not-to-mention-they-have-bumped-into-him-in-singapore
Additional tickets for K-pop star IU's Singapore concerts to go on sale on Apr 18
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/iu-singapore-concert-additional-tickets-388676
Skytrax names the best airports of 2024 — and Singapore's Changi is no longer No. 1
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/skytrax-names-best-airports-of-2024-singapores-changi-no-longer-no-1.html
Singapore’s only letterpress heritage studio to close after 10 years, founder seeks buyer
straitstimes.com/life/arts/singapore-s-only-letterpress-heritage-studio-to-close-after-10-years-founder-seeks-buyer
'Aren't you embarrassed?' Woman blasted for using body to chope lot for Singapore-registered car in Kluang
asiaone.com/singapore/arent-you-embarrassed-woman-blasted-using-body-chope-lot-singapore-registered-car-kluang
Shanti Pereira suffers injury setback ahead of Paris Olympics: Singapore Athletics said it will work closely with Shanti Pereira's coach to reorganise her ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/shanti-pereira-injury-setback-paris-olympics-2024-competition-preparation-recovery-4267061
3 people with protest banner at Gardens by the Bay under probe: The demonstration was in solidarity with other protests taking place on April 15 across the world ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/three-people-with-banner-calling-s-pore-to-end-arms-trade-with-israel-at-gardens-by-the-bay-under-probe
Israeli minister Ben Gvir calls for execution of Palestinian prisoners to ease overcrowding
middleeasteye.net/news/israel-itamar-ben-gvir-calls-execution-palestinans-ease-overcrowding-prisons
Going the extra mile: Malaysian woman travels '350km from KL to Singapore' to try Wingstop
asiaone.com/lifestyle/going-extra-mile-malaysian-woman-travels-350km-kl-singapore-try-wingstop
Changi loses top spot in latest ranking of world's best airports: The 2023 airport of the year and 12-time winner, Singapore's Changi Airport ...
thedailystar.net/news/world/news/changi-loses-top-spot-latest-ranking-worlds-best-airports-3589731
Delfi Orchard up for collective sale at $438 million guide price: The complex comprises 150 strata-titled units – 127 shops and 23 apartments – of which 126 are ...
straitstimes.com/business/delfi-orchard-up-for-collective-sale-at-438-million-guide-price
What makes a South-east Asian?: Is there a common identity that people across 10 countries in Asean share? Read more at straitstimes.com.
straitstimes.com/opinion/what-makes-a-south-east-asian
Generation Z is unprecedentedly rich: Millennials were poorer at this stage in their lives. So were baby-boomers
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/16/generation-z-is-unprecedentedly-rich
'Treating us like we're not human': Landlord under fire for listing balcony at Ang Mo Kio flat for rent
asiaone.com/singapore/treating-us-were-not-human-landlord-under-fire-listing-balcony-ang-mo-kio-flat-rent
Istana open house on April 21 to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Labour Day: Entry to the Istana grounds is free for Singaporeans and permanent residents.
straitstimes.com/singapore/istana-open-house-on-april-21-to-celebrate-hari-raya-aidilfitri-labour-day
Oracle offers up to 10,000 training slots in S’pore to tap AI boom, to open new data centre in July
straitstimes.com/singapore/oracle-offers-up-to-10000-training-slots-in-s-pore-to-tap-ai-boom-to-open-new-data-centre-in-july
Philippines, US forces to simulate retaking enemy-occupied islands in joint military drills
channelnewsasia.com/asia/philippines-united-states-south-china-sea-joint-military-drills-taiwan-palawan-manila-4271776
'Maybe my expectations were too high': Tourist left underwhelmed after trying 'best' Hainanese chicken rice in Singapore
asiaone.com/lifestyle/maybe-my-expectations-were-too-high-tourist-left-underwhelmed-after-trying-best-hainanese
Singapore Is Facing a Dangerous World Without Lee: The city-state is entering uncharted territory with this leadership change. A fractious US-China relationship ...
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Thundery showers and hot weather expected for the rest of April: Daily temperatures will range between 25 deg C and 34 deg C, and may reach a high of 35 deg C.
straitstimes.com/singapore/thundery-showers-and-hot-weather-expected-for-the-rest-of-april
Jail for infant care teacher who slapped baby for refusing to drink milk: The abuse left a red mark on the infant's face.
straitstimes.com/singapore/9-months-jail-for-infant-care-teacher-who-slapped-baby-for-refusing-to-drink-milk
6 of Singapore’s best hidden speakeasy bars that will take you back in time – and how to find them
scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3259122/6-singapores-best-hidden-speakeasy-bars-will-take-you-back-time-and-how-find-them
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool farewell at risk of fizzling out: The Reds lost 3-0 in the Europa League quarter-final, first leg to Atalanta last week ...
straitstimes.com/sport/football/jurgen-klopp-s-liverpool-farewell-at-risk-of-fizzling-out
Singapore key exports slump 20.7% in March, worse than expected: The drop was worse than the 7.4 per cent fall forecast by analysts in a Bloomberg poll.
straitstimes.com/business/singapore-key-exports-slump-207-in-march-worse-than-expected
Singapore Charts New Path After Half-Century of Lee Family Rule: For most of Singapore’s history as an independent nation, there has been a Lee at the helm ...
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Director Jon M. Chu to turn Crazy Rich Asians movie into Broadway musical: Kevin Kwan’s book trilogy and the 2018 film will provide the basis for the stage ...
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/director-jon-m-chu-to-turn-crazy-rich-asians-movie-into-broadway-musical
China’s micro-drama boom takes viewers by storm both at home and abroad: Observers said the formula - snappy storylines that end each episode in a cliffhanger - ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-chinese-micro-drama-video-minisodes-mobile-social-media-4271896
How S’pore investors can ride the gold wave as prices hit record highs: One ounce or 31.1 grammes of phyical gold can be quite costly for an investor to buy into ...
straitstimes.com/business/how-s-pore-investors-can-ride-the-gold-wave-as-prices-hit-record-highs
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Satay hawker ‘Ah Pui’ reopens stall in Toa Payoh after two-year hiatus: The itinerant hawker used to run an air-conditioned eatery in Chinatown before closing ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/ah-pui-satay-reopens-toa-payoh-food-centre-388541
1 in 10 Singapore companies ready to consider employees’ requests for job sharing
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/job-sharing-flexible-work-arrangement-companies-consider-employee-request-4268696
Singapore workers can request shorter weeks and work from home: Singapore's new guideline kicks in December 1 for all workers – but employers don't have to agree ...
businessinsider.com/singapore-workers-can-request-shorter-weeks-and-work-from-home-2024-4
Meteor showers and 4 supermoons: What skygazers can look out for in 2024: Here's a tip for spotting meteor showers: Avoid gazing directly at the radiant ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/meteor-showers-4-supermoons-dates-where-see-2024-4260806
All you need to know about Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department album: From fan theories to Easter eggs, The Straits Times dissects the discussion around ...
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/all-you-need-to-know-about-taylor-swift-s-the-tortured-poets-department-album
Yen hits fresh three-decade low as intervention risks rise: Yen sets fresh 34-year low against the US dollar after stronger-than-expected US economic data.
straitstimes.com/business/yen-hits-fresh-three-decade-low-as-intervention-risks-rise
Catholic Church in Singapore warns of phishing scams over Pope Francis visit in September
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pope-francis-singapore-visit-scam-warning-catholic-church-4268311
Thousands of Taylor Swift fans hit by UK ticket scams: Lloyds: At least 3,000 victims are likely to have been tricked into buying fake tickets since July 2023.
straitstimes.com/world/europe/thousands-of-taylor-swift-fans-hit-by-uk-ticket-scams-lloyds
Condo rents inch up after 7-month decline; volumes recover: SRX, 99.co: The suburbs had the most leasing activity in March, followed by the city fringe and city ...
straitstimes.com/business/condo-rents-inch-up-after-7-month-decline-volumes-recover-srx-99co
Jail for repeat offender who stole, fought and caused a ruckus within five months
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/jail-for-repeat-offender-who-stole-fought-and-caused-a-ruckus-within-five-months
Singapore visitors in Dubai for crypto events face wash-out as floods hit: The flood has led to a gridlock for the third day running.
straitstimes.com/business/singapore-visitors-in-dubai-for-crypto-events-face-wash-out-as-floods-hit
How to be less self-critical when perfectionism is a trap: Young people are struggling with social comparison and self-criticism, but experts say there are ways ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/perfectionism-social-comparison-388421
S$3 billion money laundering case: Third accused convicted, gets 13 months’ jail: SINGAPORE: Chinese national Wang Baosen has been sentenced to 13 months in jail ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/16/s3-billion-money-laundering-case-third-accused-convicted-gets-13-months-jail
Paintings from Singapore’s national collection shown at Venice Biennale’s main exhibition for the first time
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-venice-biennale-2024-robert-zhao-renhui-national-gallery-388606
Fallen tree in Chestnut Nature Park crushes car: Insurance companies said incidents like this are typically covered under motor insurance plans.
straitstimes.com/singapore/fallen-tree-in-chestnut-nature-park-crushes-car
Public invited to give feedback on newly proposed racial harmony laws: The public can submit feedback till May 14.
straitstimes.com/singapore/public-invited-to-give-feedback-on-newly-proposed-racial-harmony-laws
High price of gold in Malaysia puts off jewellery buyers: Checks around gold shops in KL showed that more people were browsing rather than actually buying.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/gold-burns-a-hole-in-the-pocket
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