News: Singapore

We have started to collect the most important news related to Singapore in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• February 13th 2015 – October 7th 2014
• September 26th 2014 – May 1st 2014
• April 28th 2014 – November 26th 2013
• November 14th 2013 – September 19th 2013
• August 16th 2013 – May 13th 2013
• May 8th 2013 – December 28th 2012
• December 27th 2012 – September 28th 2012
• September 23rd 2012 – March 9th 2012
• March 6th 2012 – September 17th 2011
• September 16th 2011 – April 19th 2011
• April 12th 2011 – October 14th 2010
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• September 30th 2008 – September 21st 2007
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Singapore: news

VIDEO: Health woes for Burma's tallest man

Friday, August 16th 2013, 15:46

A man thought to be the tallest in Burma's heads to Singapore for surgery on a pituitary gland tumour which causes his body to produce excessive growth hormones.
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VIDEO: Reaping retail rewards in Singapore

Sunday, July 14th 2013, 10:45
related countries: India

Naraindas Gangaram tells India Business report about his retail business in Singapore that employs more than 700 people.
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Singapore rules US death suicide

Monday, July 8th 2013, 6:23
related countries: United States

A US engineer found hanged in his Singapore apartment killed himself, a Singapore coroner rules, saying there was "no foul play".
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VIDEO: Global Gay Pride: View from parades

Sunday, June 30th 2013, 3:45
related countries: France, United Kingdom
related places: London, Paris

Gay Pride parades and celebrations have been held in several cities all over the world, including London, Singapore and Paris.
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Indonesia leader apologises for haze

Tuesday, June 25th 2013, 3:31
related countries: Indonesia, Malaysia

Indonesia's president apologises to neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore for the thick haze caused by forest fires on the country's Sumatra island.
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Haze continues to shroud Malaysia

Monday, June 24th 2013, 8:54
related countries: Indonesia, Malaysia

Thick haze from land-clearance fires in Indonesia continues to shroud parts of Malaysia, as air quality improves in Singapore.
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Singapore mulls legal action on smog

Saturday, June 22nd 2013, 12:31
related countries: Indonesia

Singapore says it is exploring whether to charge two Singapore-based companies in connection with severe smog triggered by forest fires in Indonesia.
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New record as haze chokes Singapore

Friday, June 21st 2013, 19:38
related countries: Indonesia

Pollution levels reach a new record high in Singapore, as smoky haze from fires in Indonesia shrouds the city state for the third day in a row.
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VIDEO: Singapore haze: 'Difficult to breathe'

Friday, June 21st 2013, 5:34

Ashleigh Nghiem has been speaking to commuters in the Singapore rush hour.
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Singapore smog 'could last for weeks'

Thursday, June 20th 2013, 15:13
related countries: Indonesia

Singapore's prime minister warns that the haze engulfing the city could last for weeks, as air pollution in the city-state soared to record levels.
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In pictures: Haze chokes Singapore

Thursday, June 20th 2013, 9:46

Singapore engulfed by hazardous smog
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Singapore, Malaysia hit by haze

Tuesday, June 18th 2013, 4:12
related countries: Indonesia

Singapore is hit by haze from forest fires in nearby Indonesia, leading to the city's worst smog in 16 years and health warnings from the government.
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Singapore raps banks for rate rigging

Friday, June 14th 2013, 12:28

Singapore's central bank censures 20 banks for attempting to rig the city-state's benchmark interest rates.
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VIDEO: New regulation for Singapore media

Friday, May 31st 2013, 1:06

New press restrictions are due to come into effect in Singapore, requiring news websites to apply for licences.
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US eyes rising China at Singapore security talks

Thursday, May 30th 2013, 23:58
related countries: China, United States

US eyes rising China at Singapore security talks
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VIDEO: Why US is rebalancing towards Asia

Thursday, May 30th 2013, 18:56
related countries: United States
related places: Asia

Diplomatic correspondent Jonathan Marcus went on board USS Freedom in Singapore to explain why the US is shifting its balance towards the Asia-Pacific region.
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Sri Lanka rights campaigner dies

Thursday, May 30th 2013, 14:58
related countries: Sri Lanka

Prominent Sri Lankan human rights campaigner Jayalath Jayawardena has died aged 59 in Singapore, medical officials say.
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VIDEO: Singapore recalls 'bubble tea' balls

Tuesday, May 28th 2013, 3:32
related countries: Taiwan

Singapore recalls Taiwan-made tapioca balls used in the popular Asian 'bubble tea' drink
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VIDEO: Parents quit Singapore death probe

Thursday, May 23rd 2013, 3:39
related countries: United States

The family of a US man found hanged in Singapore have withdrawn from an inquiry into his death, saying they no longer have confidence in the system.
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Parents quit Singapore death probe

Wednesday, May 22nd 2013, 5:51
related countries: United States

The family of a US man found hanged in Singapore withdraw from an inquiry into his death, saying they no longer have confidence in the system.
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Bank Danamon stake sale approved

Tuesday, May 21st 2013, 14:47
related countries: Indonesia

Singapore's DBS Group receives long-awaited regulatory approval to buy a 40% stake in Indonesia's Bank Danamon
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Can Singapore's street food survive?

Thursday, May 16th 2013, 23:07

Can Singapore's beloved street food stand the test of time?
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Singapore church leaders on trial

Wednesday, May 15th 2013, 13:57

Singapore starts the trial of church leaders accused of misusing funds to boost the singing career of the founding pastor's wife.
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VIDEO: Singapore opens US death inquiry

Monday, May 13th 2013, 12:07
related countries: China, United States

Singapore has opened a coroner's inquiry into the death of a US engineer whose parents believe he was killed over a China-linked project related to sensitive technology.
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Singapore opens US death inquiry

Monday, May 13th 2013, 8:00
related countries: United States

Singapore opens a coroner's inquiry into the death of US engineer Shane Todd, whose parents believe did not commit suicide.
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