Recent scandals a ‘setback’ for PAP, government; response matters more when things go wrong: DPM Wong
“I have no doubt that we will reflect, learn from these experiences, make our system better and continue to uphold the trust that Singaporeans have in the elected government and…
Putin promises African leaders free grain despite ‘hypocritical’ Western sanctions
July 27, 2023 7:05 PM The Russian President said the free grain could reach African nations in the next three to four months Read More
Singapore ministers Shanmugam, Balakrishnan threaten to sue Lee Hsien Yang over Ridout Road allegations
The brother of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has been asked to apologise, withdraw his allegations and pay damages.Read More
Hard to be independent if you’ve spent decades in political system: Singapore presidential hopeful George Goh
He was responding to comments made by fellow potential candidate Tharman Shanmugaratnam on being non-partisan.Read More
Singaporeans would like to see a president with ‘no political affiliation’, says Ng Kok Song
“Mr Tharman served many years in (politics),” the presidential hopeful told reporters on Thursday. “You draw your own conclusion.”Read More
Antarctica’s record low sea ice worries climate scientists
July 27, 2023 4:05 PM What happens down south affects the rest of the globe. Read More
Coffee and chocolate makers question EU deforestation law
July 27, 2023 3:22 PM Companies like Cadbury-maker Mondelez says complex supply chain makes traceability very difficult. Read More
Singapore cannot allow public trust in institutions to erode: Edwin Tong
The government must constantly earn trust by showing their policies improve people’s lives, says the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth.Read More
Thirsty data centres are making Europe’s dry summers even dryer
July 27, 2023 2:42 PM Data centres are estimated to use more than a billion litres of water a day. Read More