Suspected Chinese spy balloon was 200ft tall
2023-02-06
An official says the size of the object informed the decision not to shoot it down before Saturday.Continue Reading
Singapore sends condolences to Türkiye and Syria after deadly earthquake
2023-02-06
SINGAPORE: Singapore has offered condolences to Türkiye and Syria over the deadly earthquake that struck the two countries on Monday (Feb 6). The death toll from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake had topped 2,300 by Monday evening Singapore time. “The Singapore Government conveys its deepest condolences to Türkiye and Syria over theContinue Reading
Singapore sends condolences to Turkey and Syria after deadly earthquake
2023-02-06
SINGAPORE: Singapore offers offered condolences to Turkey and Syria over the deadly earthquake that struck both countries on Monday (Feb 6). The death cost from the 7. 8-magnitude earthquake had topped 2, 300 simply by Monday evening Singapore time. “The Singapore Government conveys its deepest condolences to Turkiye and SyriaContinue Reading
PSP calls for housing policy ‘reset’, Government stresses HDB flats remain affordable and accessible
2023-02-06
National Development Minister Desmond Lee says the Government is studying policy changes to shorten waiting times for flats and provide more support to first-time flat buyers.Continue Reading
Singapore bears no financial impact from collapse of Sun Cable solar project: Gan Kim Yong
2023-02-06
SINGAPORE: Singapore has not made any commitment to Sun Cable’s flagship solar energy project and therefore bears no financial impact from the company’s recent decision to enter into voluntary administration, said Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong on Monday (Feb 6). He was responding to questions from Members of Parliament on whetherContinue Reading
Fear amid the chaos: Singaporean siblings caught up in Turkey quake while on holiday
2023-02-06
More than 1,400 people have been killed in Turkey and Syria after a powerful earthquake hit the region.Continue Reading
Fear amid the chaos: Singaporean siblings caught up in Türkiye quake while on holiday
2023-02-06
There have been dozens of aftershocks after a deadly earthquake hit Turkey and Syria.Continue Reading
Longer wait times for taxis, private-hire cars due to driver shortage and increased demand, say companies
2023-02-06
A Public Transport Council survey found that passenger satisfaction with taxi and private-hire car services dropped in 2022, with the score for waiting time falling the most.Continue Reading
Shorter wait times, lower rejection rates among proposals to ease housing shortage for first-time buyers
2023-02-06
HDB hopes to launch around 2,000 to 3,000 Shorter Waiting Time flats per year by 2025. After that, over a period of time, HDB will recalibrate its building programme so that Shorter Waiting Time flats form a larger proportion of new flats. PRIORITISING FIRST-TIMERS Mr Lee said that in theContinue Reading
China confirms second balloon over Latin America
2023-02-06
A Chinese spokeswoman says the aircraft is for civilian use, but “deviated” from its intended route.Continue Reading