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POLITICSAug 13Law Society of Singapore strikes Pritam Singh off the rollsWorkers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh was struck off the rolls on Thursday after the Court of Three Judges decided on the disciplinary action initiated by the Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc). This follows his conviction for giving false evidence under oath. Apart from being a Member of Parliament for Aljunied GRC, Singh was also a non-practising lawyer. Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon presided over the hearing, alongside Justice Kannan Ramesh and Justice See Kee Oon. The Court of Three Judges...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
BUSINESSAug 12Singapore Airlines loses about S$1bn on Air India bet — with more pain forecastTiming of decision to take 25% stake ‘could not have been worse’, says executiveFinancial Times
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
POLITICSAug 11President Zardari Congratulates Singapore on 61st National DayPresident Zardari has extended congratulations to Singapore on the occasion of its 61st National Day. This is a routine diplomatic gesture between nations.newsmakers.pk · Pakistan
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
BUSINESSAug 11Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast to 4 . 5 pct to 5 . 5 pct on AI investment boomSingapore has increased its 2026 growth forecast to 4.5 to 5.5 percent, attributing this rise to a boom in AI investments. This indicates a positive economic outlook driven by technological advancements.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 11Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast to 4 . 5 pct to 5 . 5 pct on AI investment boom - XinhuaSingapore has increased its economic growth forecast for 2026, citing a significant boom in AI investments. This indicates a positive outlook for the nation's economy driven by technological advancements.english.news.cn
BUSINESSAug 11Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast to 4 . 5 pct to 5 . 5 pct on AI investment boom - XinhuaSingapore has increased its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.5% to 5.5%, driven by a boom in AI investment. This update reflects positive economic prospects for the nation, as reported by Xinhua.english.news.cn
BUSINESSAug 11Singapore revises its annual growth forecast sharply higher on AI-related boostGDP growth for 2026 is now expected to come in at 4.5% to 5.5%, more than double the low end of its previous forecast of 2%-4%CNBC
BUSINESSAug 11Singapore GDP grows 5 . 9 % y / y in Q2 , government raises 2026 forecast on AI boomSingapore's GDP grew by 5.9% year-on-year in Q2, leading the government to raise its 2026 forecast due to an AI boom. This indicates strong economic performance and future projections influenced by technological advancements.finance.yahoo.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 10AI zombie video on Singapore’s National Day sparks talk – is this the future of film?When Singaporeans tuned in to watch the annual National Day Parade on Sunday, an AI-generated short film depicting a zombie apocalypse version of the event has generated buzz in the city state. The four-minute-long Bersama Majulah, a spin-off from the human-written, artificial intelligence-generated Spore Fall video series, shows a spore pathogenic outbreak spreading across the fictional city of Lionara, which bears resemblance to Singapore’s skyline complete with the Marina Bay Sands,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 10PYMNTS | Singapore Pledges to Use AI to Protect Worker JobsSingapore has committed to utilizing artificial intelligence as a tool to safeguard employment for its workers. This pledge underscores the nation's strategy to integrate AI with labor protection.pymnts.com · United States
POLITICSAug 9KANYADUDI : Vision 2060 the surest route to advance Singapore idealKANYADUDI discusses "Vision 2060" as the optimal strategy to further Singapore's national goals. The article highlights this long-term plan as the most effective path for the nation's advancement.the-star.co.ke · Kenya
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
SCI & TECHAug 6NTU vice-president Kuan Jimmy Hsia leaves Singapore for new Chinese universityThe career of Kuan Jimmy Hsia, a prominent researcher in interdisciplinary mechanics, has long spanned two worlds – he is an acclaimed scientist and a skilled administrator who unites fields and stakeholders. A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Hsia has published more than 100 papers and made substantial contributions in the fields of high-temperature deformation, micro/nano mechanics and biomaterials. Hsia has also served as associate vice-chancellor for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5Parliament passes amended WP motion on economy ; Tan See Leng says growth must benefit all SingaporeansParliament has passed an amended Workers' Party motion concerning the economy, with a minister emphasizing that economic growth should benefit all citizens. This indicates a legislative move regarding national economic strategy and inclusivity.asiaone.com · Singapore
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
BUSINESSAug 4Singapore firm eyes PH data centers amid Pax Silica debateA Singapore firm is exploring investments in Philippine data centers amidst a debate referred to as 'Pax Silica.' This indicates foreign business interest in the region's digital infrastructure.newsbytes.ph · Philippines
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