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DISASTER2d agoTwo taken to hospital, 20 evacuated after fire in bedroom of Pasir Ris HDB flat in SingaporeSINGAPORE: Two people were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in the bedroom of a Pasir Ris HDB flat on Sunday (Sept 13) morning.thestar_my · malaysia
DISASTERSep 9Singapore-flagged vessel fire off Kerala coast: Pollution risk assessment warns of future shoreline impact from lost containersAssessment done by International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation on the vessel’s containers that fell into the sea in June 2025 incidentThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 9Singapore police question 5 over racist comments on Nepal floods, Air India investmentThe police have identified and interviewed five people over online comments relating to the Nepal floods and discussions surrounding Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) investment in Air India. Senior Minister K Shanmugam said on Saturday that the police were looking into “shameful” racist and xenophobic online comments about the Nepal-Tibet disaster and SIA’s investment in Air India. In response to media queries, the police on Wednesday confirmed they received police reports and are investigating certain...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 8Minister defends Singapore Airlines’ Air India stake amid scrutiny, racist rantsSingapore’s transport minister on Tuesday defended Singapore Airlines’ investment in Air India, saying the city state’s flag carrier must grow overseas because there is a limit to how many people will fly to or from Singapore. Responding ‌to a question in parliament, Minister Jeffrey Siow said the flag carrier was a listed company that funded investments from its own balance sheet and it had not sought further capital from shareholders. The airline is majority owned by Singapore state investor...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Singapore’s Wong warns racist remarks over Nepal, Air India risk ‘pulling us apart’Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned against a recent spate of racist comments being made online, saying prejudice should not be allowed to become normalised in the multiracial city state. Wong said in a social media post on Sunday that an “uglier side” had emerged in recent online discussions, including remarks about Singaporeans caught in deadly floods in Nepal and debate over Singapore Airlines’ potential investment in Air India. “We can and should have robust debates,” he said. “But...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Singapore PM condemns anti - Indian abuse over SIA - AI investment deal , says prejudice against any community not acceptedSingapore's Prime Minister has condemned anti-Indian abuse linked to an investment deal between Singapore Airlines and Air India, stating that prejudice against any community is unacceptable. This highlights political and social concerns surrounding international business agreements and community relations.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
WORLDSep 6Singapore contingent in Nepal bolstered by fingerprint experts , begins workA contingent from Singapore, including fingerprint experts, has commenced operations in Nepal. This suggests international assistance or forensic work related to a past incident or ongoing investigation.asiaone.com · Singapore
DISASTERSep 6Singapore police help with disaster victim identification in NepalPolice from Singapore are assisting with disaster victim identification efforts in Nepal, highlighting international cooperation in humanitarian response.straitstimes.com · Singapore
POLITICSSep 5Singapore investigates racism related to China-Nepal disaster, Air India investmentPolice are investigating “shameful” racist and xenophobic online comments about the China-Nepal disaster and Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) investment in Air India, Senior Minister K Shanmugam said on Saturday. Mr Shanmugam told reporters that the Ministry of Digital Development and Information will also ask social media platforms to remove comments that breach guidelines. “The media tells me that they had to remove several comments because they were so nasty. I don’t know if all the comments are all...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 2Singapore jails Indian man who hid US$154,000 diamond in mouth during heistA thief was sentenced to 26 months and two weeks’ jail on Tuesday for his role in a Singapore Chinatown diamond heist. He had hidden a custom-made fake gem in his mouth, switched it for the real diamond and concealed the genuine stone the same way. Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, a 30-year-old from India, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft with common intention. His accomplice, 41-year-old Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibha, was handed the same jail term in July. The pair had commissioned a counterfeit...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 31Singapore to dispatch disaster victim identification team and humanitarian aid to assist flood - hit NepalSingapore is preparing to send a disaster victim identification team and humanitarian aid to Nepal, which has been affected by floods. This implies a significant disaster requiring international support.nepalnational.com · Nepal
BUSINESSAug 29Temasek backs Singapore Airlines’ Air India investment amid growing scrutinySingapore state investor Temasek, the ⁠majority shareholder of Singapore Airlines , on Saturday backed the airline’s investment in Air India, as scrutiny grows over its stake in the loss-making Indian carrier. Air India’s request for about US$1.5 billion in fresh equity from owners Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines was ‌first reported by Reuters this week. Singapore Airlines owns 25.1 per cent of India’s second-largest airline, with the rest owned by Tata. News of the funding request prompted...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 27Singapore MP opposes Temasek funding for Air India amid US$1.5 billion pleaA Singapore opposition lawmaker has urged that state investor Temasek’s money not be used to shore up Air India, after the Indian carrier had asked owners Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, which Temasek majority-owns, for US$1.5 billion. Kenneth Tiong, a member of parliament for the opposition Workers’ Party, said ‌in a social media post on Wednesday that because Singapore Airlines owns about 25 per cent of Air India and Temasek in turn owns most of the Singapore carrier, the request was “not...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26Air India seeks $1 . 9b from owners Tata , Singapore Air as losses mount , sources sayAir India is reportedly seeking $1.9 billion from its owners, Tata and Singapore Air, as the airline faces mounting losses. This indicates significant financial challenges for the major carrier.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSAug 20India - Singapore Talks Focus on Chips , FintechIndia and Singapore are engaged in discussions primarily focused on the semiconductor and financial technology sectors. This indicates ongoing economic collaboration between the two nations.deccanchronicle.com · India