Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son slams Singapore's plan to preserve family home as national...

“The site bore witness to discussions and pivotal decisions that shaped the course of Singapore’s history to become an independent nation,” acting Culture Minister David Neo said in a statement. “This will preserve a key part of our independence...

For Singapore’s Meat-Eaters, Blended Proteins Are Way More Inviting Than Plant-Based Alternatives

6 Mins Read Over nine in 10 Singaporeans say they’d replace a portion of their meat with blended proteins, with one product outperforming 100% chicken mince on taste. Combining meat with plants in a best-of-both-worlds approach is gaining favour...

Singapore, RoK establish strategic partnership

Seoul (VNA) – Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s President Lee Jae Myung agreed on November 2 to establish a strategic partnership between their countries and expand cooperation across various sectors,...

Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son slams Singapore's plan to preserve family home as national monument

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore’s plan to preserve founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s home as a national monument was condemned by his youngest son Tuesday, fueling a bitter, years‑long family dispute over the legacy of the...

singapore 520 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized from Malaysian motorcyclist at Woodlands Checkpoint

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers foiled an attempt to smuggle over 520 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes at Woodlands Checkpoint on Oct 24. In a Facebook post on Monday (Nov 3), ICA said the cigarettes were hidden in the...

Intercontinental Singapore to close by end-2025, will reopen as The Luxury Collection

Intercontinental Singapore, an architectural icon of Bugis, is ending its era under IHG by the end of the year. But when one door closes, another opens – and the compound will soon be transformed and reopened as The Luxury Collection come January...

Hong Kong jumps to 4th in digital competitiveness ranking, Singapore at No 3

Hong Kong has risen three places to fourth in a global ranking for digital competitiveness, driven by strong performance in talent and education, but is still trailing behind regional rival Singapore. The International Institute for Management...

Singapore announces Lee Kuan home as national monument

The Singapore Government on Monday said it plans to gazette as a national monument the family home of founding PM Lee Kuan Yew. Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo said the decision will follow recommendations from the...

singapore SM Lee pays respects to late Thai Queen Mother Sirikit in Bangkok

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong paid his respects to Thailand's late Queen Mother Sirikit at Bangkok's Grand Palace on Monday (Nov 3). SM Lee was accompanied by his wife Ho Ching and officials from the Prime Minister's Office and Ministry of...

Children in custody cases trapped between two systems, says activist

Hartini Zainudin said child custody cases involving abductions are not mere matters of family disagreements. PETALING JAYA: Failure to sign an international convention has hampered efforts to solve cases of children in custody disputes being taken...

Cultural Adaptation and Preliminary Validation of Adherence Questionnaires for Japanese Patients with Breast Cancer: A Pilot Study

Introduction Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Japanese women.1 Among those prescribed postoperative endocrine therapy, many decide to discontinue taking medication because of side effects and doubts about the efficacy of the...

AIA Singapore drops HYROX docu-series for everyday athletes

Leading health insurance provider AIA Singapore today announced the launch of "Road to HYROX", an inspiring multi-episode video series. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 November 2025 -Leading health insurance provider AIA Singapore today...

Lee Hsien Yang slams Oxley Road preservation plan; Singapore drivers without VEP risk being stranded in Malaysia from 15 Nov: Singapore live news

Lee Hsien Yang, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong's young brother, slammed the government’s plan to preserve 38 Oxley Road, saying it tramples on Singapore founding father Lee Kuan Yew’s wish for demolition. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)Lee Hsien...

Asia rising: Global shifts, skills and future of higher education

The global center of gravity is shifting — economically, technologically and demographically — and that shift is unmistakably toward Asia. For higher education, this transformation represents not just a change in geography but a redefinition of...

China unveils 10 new immigration and exit-entry policy initiatives to boost regional mobility and development

閱讀中文版本 The new measures aim to enhance mobility across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan; and facilitate travel for foreign visitors to China. China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) has announced 10 new immigration and...

Three breakfasts, one nation: how Singapore eats its history every morning

Stepping out of AMOY Hotel, a boutique property tucked in the heart of Singapore’s Far East Square, feels like stepping through a portal. The hotel is part heritage museum, part urban hideaway, a living tribute to the Zhangzhou settlers who...

Singapore Moves to Preserve Lee Kuan Yew’s Home, Reigniting Family Feud

Singapore has announced plans to preserve the home of its founding prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, as a national monument, marking a significant turn in the long-running dispute among his children. Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth...

El Salvador’s National Tree to Be Planted at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay as a Symbol of Friendship

El Salvador’s National Tree, the Maquilishuat (Tabebuia rosea), will soon flourish at one of Singapore’s most iconic landmarks: Gardens by the Bay, a global leader in environmental innovation and sustainable design. The tree will be integrated...

Singapore Red Cross to give away Pop Mart blind boxes to blood donors until Nov 7

Singapore Red Cross will be extending its collaboration with collector toy brand Pop Mart to give away blind boxes to those who donate blood at selected blood banks. The organisation announced this in an Instagram post uploaded on their Blood...

DoubleTree by Hilton debuts in Singapore in 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton debuts in Singapore in 2026 with a reimagined 344-key riverfront hotel in Robertson Quay through a partnership between Aravest, Hilton and Wee Hur. DoubleTree by Hilton is set to debut in Singapore in 2026 through a landmark...