The Latest Breaking News from Singapore

Singapore says man sought in Korea sanctions case is in city

A businessman accused by the US of breaking international sanctions by transporting fuel to North Korea is currently in Singapore and has been under investigation there, the city-state’s police said.

Bangkok Post · Nov 6, 2022

Singapore PM says political succession to coincide with election

Singapore’s planned political succession that would see Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong become the country’s next leader will coincide with general elections due by 2025, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Sunday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 6, 2022

Asia pursues goal of lifelong learning curve

SINGAPORE: Thai universities are being urged to work with the Unesco Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) to promote lifelong learning programmes in the country.

Bangkok Post · Nov 5, 2022

US offers bounty for Singaporean over N. Korea oil shipments

The United States Department of State on Thursday issued a US$5 million bounty for information on a Singaporean businessman who broke international sanctions by transporting fuel to North Korea.

Bangkok Post · Nov 4, 2022

Vile men drugged wives with strangers and passed them around to carry out sick fantasies

The four men from Singapore met on a online forum website called SammyBoy and used sleeping pills to drug their wives and allow other men to record themselves raping them.

Daily Record · Nov 3, 2022

US offers up to $5 million for info on North Korean shipper

The Biden administration is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information about a Singapore-based businessman already accused by the Justice Department of facilitating fuel shipments to North Korea in violation of U.N. sanctions

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022

India women clubbed with Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia in AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

KUALA LUMPUR: The Indian team was on Thursday drawn in Group F of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers Round 1 alongside Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia.

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2022

Singaporean man killed in Phuket motorcycle-truck crash

PHUKET: A Singaporean man was killed and a female compatriot hurt when he lost control of his motorcycle at a curve on hilly road and rammed into a six-wheel truck in Kathu district on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 3, 2022

Ant digital bank expands in Singapore with small business loans

Ant Group Co’s Singapore digital wholesale bank will start offering loans to small and medium-sized businesses, as the Chinese fintech giant extends its reach in the city-state.

Bangkok Post · Nov 3, 2022

Five tastes of Asia

Following the return of international tourism in Asia, five photographers with deep connections to India, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Thailand share one of their favourite local dishes.

Bangkok Post · Nov 2, 2022