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.

World news related to Singapore – overview

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• December 12th 2009 – September 25th 2009
• September 24th 2009 – December 23rd 2008
• November 21st 2008 – July 24th 2008
• July 21st 2008 – January 11th 2008
• January 8th 2008 – July 27th 2007
• July 23rd 2007 – November 16th 2006
• November 16th 2006 – May 6th 2006
• April 27th 2006 – December 3rd 2005
• December 2nd 2005 – November 25th 2005

Singapore: news

Bush set to deliver policy speech

Thursday, November 16th 2006, 4:13

George W Bush starts an Asian tour in Singapore, where he is expected to speak on his foreign policy.
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Indonesia smoke blankets region

Saturday, October 7th 2006, 13:45
related countries: Indonesia

Large parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore are covered by thick smog from Indonesian bush fires.
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Lee moves to end Malaysian row

Tuesday, October 3rd 2006, 4:24
related countries: China, Malaysia

Singapore's former PM Lee Kuan Yew apologises for saying Malaysia marginalises its ethnic Chinese.
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Singapore shift on IMF activists

Friday, September 15th 2006, 15:59

Singapore allows entry to 22 activists it had banned ahead of the IMF meeting, after criticism from the World Bank.
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Singapore 'breaks protest deal'

Thursday, September 14th 2006, 6:38

The IMF and World Bank say Singapore breached a deal to let activists attend their annual meetings.
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Singapore's protest ban criticised

Friday, September 8th 2006, 23:05

World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz criticises Singapore for banning activists from the Bank's annual meeting.
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US guard rescue listing ship crew

Tuesday, July 25th 2006, 10:11

The crew of a Singapore-flagged ship listing off Alaska are hoisted to safety by helicopter.
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Japan's emperor visits Singapore

Thursday, June 8th 2006, 10:31
related countries: Japan

The Japanese imperial couple begin a tour of South East Asia, starting with a state visit to Singapore.
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Singapore ruling party wins polls

Saturday, May 6th 2006, 18:40

Singapore's ruling party is returned to power, winning 82 of 84 seats in parliament, but with a lower share of votes.
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Polls open in Singapore election

Saturday, May 6th 2006, 5:24

Singapore holds a general election, with the opposition fielding a strong challenge to the government.
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