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Six Singaporeans arrested for illegal horse betting activities

Police have arrested six Singaporeans for alleged horse betting activities

Nov 21, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

N.Korea leader Kim vows nuclear restraint

Kim Jong-un says sanctions make national spirit stronger

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says,"Sanctions make the country's national spirit stronger" after the US declared Pyongyang a state sponsor of terrorism.

Nov 21, 2017

By IANS

Changi Airport gears up for S$7 mln trial for remote air traffic control

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore on Tuesday said it has hired UK-based Air Traffic Management service provider NATS to develop a smart digital tower prototype to be trialled at Changi Airport.

Nov 21, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore at 13th spot in world talent competitiveness, lags Hong Kong

Singapore held 13th spot in the world in attracting and developing talent, a notch below Hong Kong.

Nov 21, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Is Singapore ready for a bump in GST that is among region's lowest?

Singapore's GST, introduced in 1994, now accounts for almost one-quarter of the city's tax collection.

Nov 21, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Amos Yee glorifies pedophiles in latest Youtube video

Controversial Singaporean blogger Amos Yee has sensationally claimed that pedophilic activities are alright with mutual consent

Nov 20, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Madagascar Plague: Mauritius, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Seychelles put on high alert by WHO

WHO has already placed 10 African nations on high alert and ordered 9 among them to go in for preparations to deal with the outbreak.

Nov 20, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Philippines President Duterte sings love song at Trumps request

Why Duterte called on China to open telco in the Philippines?

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has again announced to the public that he wanted a China-based telecommunication company to open up in the Philippines with more than 50 million subscribers as a potential market.

Nov 20, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

5 key highlights from PM Lee's speech at People's Action Party convention

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addressed his People's Action Party's 2017 convention on Sunday.

Nov 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore's DBS among banks in bid to buy Barclays' Asian wealth unit

DBS Bank, OCBC, UOB to use NETS QR code for cashless payments

Seven banks in Singapore, including DBS Bank, OCBC and United Overseas Bank will be offering cashless payments in Singapore via NETS' QR code platform by mid-2018.

Nov 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

'Padmavati' release scheduled on Dec. 1 postponed now amid massive outcry

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical drama "Padmavati" has been "voluntarily" deferred from its scheduled date of December 1.

Nov 19, 2017

By IANS

One year journey that changed Manushi Chillar's career from medico to Miss World 2017

In less than one year, she won the 'Miss Campus Princess' title in the medical college in December last year. She went on to pick the 'Miss Haryana' title in April this year followed by the coveted Femina Miss India title in June.

Nov 19, 2017

By IANS

British explorer Benedict Allen rescued from Papua New Guinea: Family hopes to reunite soon

The 57-year-old British explorer Benedict Allen, who went missing while trying to reach a remote tribe in Papua New Guinea has been rescued with suspected malaria.

Nov 18, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Secondary 1 posting results to be declared on Dec 21: How to access the results?

Singapore: 2017 PSLE results to be released on Nov 24

The ministry says that the students may obtain their results slips from their respective primary schools from 11 am onwards.

Nov 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

NASA man rejects Nibiru as hoax but assesses possible damage

David Morrison, an astronomer at NASA Ames Research Center has revealed the possible repercussions Earth will face if ever Nibiru makes its deadly hit

Nov 17, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

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