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WORLDAug 15As India celebrates 80th Independence Day , Singapore , Israel send warm wishes ; celebrate deepening bonds , shared futureSingapore and Israel have sent congratulations to India on its 80th Independence Day, acknowledging deepening bilateral relations and a shared future. This highlights international diplomacy and strengthening alliances.laosnews.net · United States
WORLDAug 15Meet the Singaporean DJ taking local sounds to the global stageAt one of the world’s biggest electronic dance music festivals in Belgium, entranced revellers recently found themselves dancing to sounds more often heard on a Singapore commute than a Tomorrowland stage. They included the MRT warning to “Sila berhati-hati di ruang platform” (“Please mind the platform gap” in Malay), familiar to millions who ride the city state’s metro system, and the piercing, repetitive call of the Asian koel, a bird whose cry is instantly recognisable in many Singapore...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 14Chinese national jailed in Singapore for burgling luxury homes on first visitA man who decided to burgle homes on his first visit to Singapore after finding the country “rich” was sentenced to three years and eight months’ jail on Friday. Huang Xiaozong broke into a suite at the Capella Singapore and two houses in Serangoon, stealing more than S$100,000 (US$78,000) worth of valuables. The 41-year-old earlier pleaded guilty to two counts of housebreaking, with one count of trespass taken into consideration for sentencing. The Chinese national visited Singapore for the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 13China’s STEM students turn to Singapore as Western study options shrinkFor generations, China’s brightest science and technology minds followed a well-worn path: board a Westbound flight and claim a seat at a globally renowned university. That once-reliable trajectory has fractured. Escalating US-China tech competition and tightening immigration policies across the “big four” study destinations – Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States – have redrawn the map for global student mobility. As Western nations impose ever-stricter access controls and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 12Singapore and South Korea eye science opportunities as last main US-China link shattersAs President Xi Jinping prepares for summit talks with Donald Trump in Washington next month, the United States is closing one of the few remaining openings between the two countries by targeting scientific research. This field has been one of the most durable links in the US-China relationship, but a series of new security-related restrictions on federally funded collaborations with Chinese institutions mark the latest, and arguably most consequential, step in a years-long shift away from...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 12Singapore wins first ever Olympic gold in 2016 – SCMP archiveThis article was first published on August 14, 2016. Lion City celebrates first golden hero by James Porteous Singapore exploded into celebration as it feted a new sporting hero yesterday (August 13, 2016) after swimmer Joseph Schooling did the improbable – beat his one-time idol Michael Phelps – to win the Lion City’s first ever gold medal. Schooling completed a wire-to-wire victory to deny American Phelps a fourth successive title in the 100 metres butterfly, winning in an Olympic record of...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 12Doctor and friend jailed for taking drugs at Singapore villa partyA doctor and his friend who were arrested during a raid at a villa on Singapore’s Sentosa Island were sentenced on Wednesday to one year’s jail each for taking drugs. Dr Rayson Lee Rui Sheng, 36, and 29-year-old Tan Li Ming both intend to appeal against their convictions. The pair had contested their respective charges of taking MDMA, also known as Ecstasy, claiming their drinks had been spiked. However, the judge rejected this defence based on the inconsistencies in their statements and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 11The Village Sentosa review , Singapore : Great for families looking to relax during a stopoverThis article reviews "The Village Sentosa" in Singapore, recommending it for families seeking relaxation during a stopover. It provides insights into a leisure travel destination.brisbanetimes.com.au · Australia
WORLDAug 11The Village Sentosa review , Singapore : Great for families looking to relax during a stopoverA review of The Village Sentosa in Singapore suggests it is a suitable destination for families seeking relaxation during a stopover. The article provides insight into its amenities.smh.com.au · Australia
WORLDAug 11Singapore restaurant apologises after cooking seafood foraged from beachHavelock Palace has apologised for cooking foraged seafood in Singapore. The apology comes weeks after the Chinese restaurant received online flak and a barrage of one-star Google reviews for its involvement in a video showing a group of individuals foraging for seafood in mass quantities at Changi Beach. In the video, the foragers are seen collecting various marine life in large quantities, including crabs and clams, before bringing them to Havelock Palace to be cooked. The incident has...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 8Unmasked : Scam kingpin Chen Zhi top associates held significant cache of assets in SingaporeTop associates of scam kingpin Chen Zhi have been found to possess a substantial amount of assets in Singapore. This unmasking reveals the international financial dealings connected to a major scam operation.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
WORLDAug 5Singapore court jails Hong Kong mother, adult son for violent Changi clashA Singaporean court has jailed a Hong Kong mother and her adult son for up to six months following a chaotic clash at Changi Airport, during which the pair attacked a police officer and a bystander. Chan Sui-kwan, 65, was reportedly sentenced to six months’ imprisonment on Monday for voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant from the discharge of his duty, while her son, Chan Wing-kwan, 42, was handed a 10-day jail term for voluntarily causing hurt. The incident occurred on the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 5Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew’s fountain pen valued at US$23,000-US$39,000 up for auctionA silver Montblanc fountain pen owned by Singapore’s founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew is up for auction with a starting bid of S$20,000 (US$15,600). Singapore auction house Hotlotz said on Wednesday that the pen, engraved “SM Lee Kuan Yew”, was previously sold at the Lee Kuan Yew Family Collection charity auction in July 2003. Hotlotz has valued the silver Montblanc Meisterstuck No 146 fountain pen at S$30,000 (US$23,000) to S$50,000 (US$39,000). At the 2003 charity auction, it was estimated...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 5Jamie Oliver wants chewing gum ban – and it sticks with SingaporeansA recent interview featuring English celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, 51, has struck a chord with Singaporeans, for the unlikeliest of reasons. On Saturday, British publication The Telegraph uploaded a clip of its interview with Oliver, where he declared that if he could ban one thing, it would be chewing gum. “I was walking up the street the other day and the whole street was ruined with a patchwork quilt of chewing gum. So I wouldn’t ban a flavour combination, but I would ban chewing gum, unless...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3Massive Attack says members held after pro-Palestine display in SingaporeMusic group says 'proud' to have made 'impromptu expression' of support for Palestine by unfurling flag during concert.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 3Singapore jails man who had secret sexual ‘relationship’ with niece, 13In getting into a sexual relationship with his 13-year-old niece, a man sexually exploited her, raped her during staycations and “punished” her with sex acts when he grew jealous about a schoolmate she was dating. The 38-year-old Singaporean man, who cannot be named to protect the victim’s identity, was sentenced to 21 years’ jail and 16 strokes of the cane on Monday. He pleaded guilty to six charges that included statutory rape and sexual assault. Another 17 charges were considered in...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3Massive Attack band says Singapore police detained , questioned them after concertThe band Massive Attack reported that they were detained and questioned by Singapore police following a concert. The incident involved law enforcement interaction with the musical group.froggyweb.com · United States
WORLDAug 3Massive Attack band says Singapore police detained , questioned them after concertThe band Massive Attack reported that Singapore police detained and questioned them following a concert. This details an incident involving a musical group and law enforcement in a foreign country.wincountry.com · United States
WORLDAug 3Singapore battles speed of youth radicalisation as concerns mountSouth China Morning Post
WORLDAug 2Massive Attack respond to surreal experience of being banned from SingaporeA musical group has commented on their unusual experience of being banned from Singapore. This concerns a specific cultural event and its implications for the artists.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
WORLDAug 2Are Singaporeans losing faith, or just dropping the labels?As a teenager, Ashley Wong spent many Sundays in church, waiting for a feeling that never quite came to her. Family and friends spoke of finding comfort and solace in Christianity during times of trouble, but prayer seemed to offer no such salve for her soul. “There was a detachment that I couldn’t place,” said the 26-year-old marketing executive, who identifies as a freethinker. “I feel like maybe it just wasn’t for me.” Going to a church “felt more like a chore than anything”, Wong said. “I’ve...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 2Singapore teen plotted attack on LGBTQ+ studentsoutinperth.com · Australia
WORLDAug 1Singapore bars Massive Attack after Palestinian flag protestSingapore has banned the musical group Massive Attack following a protest involving a Palestinian flag. This reflects a cultural and political incident with international implications.israelnationalnews.com · Israel
WORLDAug 1Massive Attack banned from Singapore over Palestinian flag displayThe band Massive Attack has been banned from Singapore. This ban is reportedly due to their display of a Palestinian flag.bssnews.net · Bangladesh