Singapore
Trio finds Singapore’s ‘Hunt the Mouse’ gold coin worth $375,000
The hunt for Singapore’s “Hunt the Mouse” top prize came to an end early Friday morning after three men found the coveted gold coin worth 500,000 Singaporean dollars ($375,000). Event organizer Sqkii…
Singapore’s biggest airport launches biometric system clearing travelers in 10 seconds
Singapore’s Changi Airport has rolled out a fully passport-free clearance system that drastically reduces processing time for traveling residents. Initially tested in Terminal 3, the system has been…
Join the free hunt for a $380,000 coin hidden somewhere in Singapore
A cash hunt game known as “Hunt The Mouse” returns to Singapore from Oct. 10 to Nov. 9, with its biggest-ever prize pool of 1 million Singaporean dollars ($765,000). Dubbed the “world’s simplest…
Singapore dog who survived hit-and-run is looking for new home
Da Bai, a stray dog who survived a hit-and-run incident in Singapore after the public raised 20,000 Singaporean dollars ($15,500) for his medical needs, is now looking for a new home. Local charity…
Hollywood stars spotlight Asian representation at Singapore summit
Korean popstar Siwon Choi, Filipino Canadian actor Manny Jacinto and Chinese Canadian star Simu Liu participated in a panel discussion at the Milken Asia Summit in Singapore on Sept. 19. The summit,…
Singapore holds world’s largest illumination event
With over 20 million LED lights, Illumi — stylized as “illumi” and touted as the “world’s largest illumination event” — made its international premiere at Singapore’s Bayfront Event Space, next to…
Singaporean father-daughter duo’s ‘Aladdin’ dance wins the internet
A Singaporean father-daughter duo’s performance of “A Whole New World” from “Aladdin” has gone viral on TikTok. Jay Sng, 43, told Mothership that he unexpectedly became his 7-year-old daughter…
Pope Francis lands in Singapore for final stop of Asia-Pacific tour
Pope Francis arrived in Singapore on Wednesday, marking the final leg of his 12-day tour across Southeast Asia and Oceania that has drawn attention to the Catholic Church’s role in promoting…
Singapore to launch $14 million study on aging in Asian skin
Singapore is launching a $14 million, four-year research initiative to study how Asian skin ages, addressing age-related issues like skin thinning and persistent itching. The study led by professor…
‘Super Rich in Korea’ star granted $759K bail amid fraud charges
David Yong, the 37-year-old star of Netflix’s “Super Rich in Korea” and CEO of Evergreen Group Holdings, was granted bail in Singapore for 1 million Singaporean dollars ($759,400) after being charged…
Asian countries shine at inaugural international AI olympiad
Singapore, China and Vietnam won big at the inaugural International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2024, held in Burgas, Bulgaria, from Aug. 9 to 15. The event evaluated over 40 teams…
Singapore Airlines to discontinue Houston-to-Manchester flight
Singapore Airlines will end its fifth-freedom flight from Houston to Manchester, effective April 1, 2025, due to insufficient demand and broader “capacity adjustments.” The airline, which has served…
$15,000 raised in Singapore for stray dog’s face surgery
Animal lovers raised 20,000 Singaporean dollars ($15,200) to help cover a stray dog’s surgery after an alleged hit-and-run incident in Singapore left him with a fractured face. Local charity Causes…
Changi Airport to begin biometric processing
Singapore’s Changi Airport has begun implementing a biometrics trial for Singaporeans arriving at the airport as of Monday. Travelers can now enter the city-state using eye and facial biometric…
These countries reward Olympic medalists with the most money
Hong Kong and Singapore are offering the highest financial incentives in the world for medal winners at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Hong Kong offers $768,000 for gold, $384,000 for silver and $192,000…
This Asian city has been named safest in the world for travelers in 2024
Singapore has been named the safest city in the world for 2024, receiving a zero-out-of-100 score on Forbes Advisor’s recent travel insurance study, with zero being the safest score possible. Forbes…
World’s most expensive city for the rich to live ‘extremely well’
Singapore has been named the most expensive city in the world for wealthy individuals to live their best life for the second year in a row, according to Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle…
1 dead, 71 injured as Singapore Airlines flight hits severe turbulence
A Singapore Airlines passenger has died and 71 others were injured after the plane encountered extreme turbulence during a flight from London to Singapore on Tuesday. Key points:
‘World’s best airline’ to pay employees bonus of 8 months’ salary
Singapore Airlines is celebrating record profits by rewarding employees with bonuses worth nearly eight months’ salary. Key points:
Singapore’s new PM promises change, says he’ll ‘never settle for the status quo’
Singapore’s new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has pledged to chart a distinct course for the nation’s future while upholding the legacy of his predecessors. Key points:
TikToker’s claim that ethnically Chinese Singaporeans dislike being called Chinese sparks debate
A TikTok video of a Chinese man lamenting over ethnically Chinese Singaporeans rejecting their Chinese roots has reignited a debate about national identity in Singapore. Key points:
5-year-old boy becomes youngest Singaporean to reach Everest Base Camp
After an eight-day trek with his father, 5-year-old Abyan Imtiaz Irkiz made history as the youngest Singaporean ever to reach Everest Base Camp. Key points:
Travel vlogger’s negative review of Singapore sparks online discussion
A viral, three-second negative review of Singapore as a tourist destination by a travel vlogger has sparked an online discussion about the city-state’s appeal. Key points:
Singapore, Taiwan are Asia’s happiest countries: World Happiness Report
Despite a five-place drop in global rankings, Singapore maintains its status as Asia’s happiest country, according to the World Happiness Report 2024. Key points:
Parents who avoid harsh punishments raise emotionally stronger kids: study
Parents who can control their emotions and avoid harsh punishments tend to raise kids who can better cope with stress and adversity, a new study finds. About the study: Researchers from the Singapore…
Philippines, Thailand condemn Singapore’s reported exclusive tour deal with Taylor Swift
The Singapore leg of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” has come under fire for reportedly excluding other countries in the ASEAN region from hosting her performances. Week-long event: On Saturday, Swift…
Watch: Hearts melt as senior Singapore couple reunite with daughter, grandkids for Lunar New Year
A video showing a woman who came home to Singapore to surprise her parents for the Lunar New Year is melting people’s hearts on TikTok. Capturing the moment: The video, which has amassed over 1.1…
8-year-old Indian boy becomes youngest ever to beat a chess grandmaster
At just 8 years and 6 months old, Ashwath Kaushik became the youngest player ever to defeat a grandmaster in classical chess. New chess rising star: Ashwath, born in India and residing in Singapore,…
‘Senator, I’m Singaporean’: TikTok CEO responds to repeated questioning about CCP involvement
During a congressional hearing on online safety for children, Senator Tom Cotton repeatedly questioned TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about his affiliation with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Cotton…
Watch: Stadium full of Singaporean fans sing with Coldplay after piano fail
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin shared a wonderful moment with Singaporean fans after their band suffered a technical issue during their kick-off concert in the city-state on Tuesday night. What…
Man arrested for trying to swap $237K diamond ring with fake at Tiffany & Co.
A Chinese man was arrested in Singapore for attempting to switch a diamond ring with a fake one at a Tiffany & Co. store in Marina Bay Sands. What happened: Wu Youquan, 44, was reportedly lured into…
Singapore may finally allow cats in public housing
Singaporeans living in public housing may soon be legally allowed to keep a maximum of two pet cats under a new policy. About the policy: On Dec. 2, Senior Minister of State for National Development…
Boba tea faces challenge in Singapore due to new labeling law
Singapore will implement new labeling requirements for boba tea, necessitating the declaration of their sugar content. About the law: The law, prompted by concerns about the high sugar content in the…
Prince William arrives in Singapore for Asia’s first Earthshot Prize event
Prince William arrived in Singapore for the Earthshot Prize awards, which was held in Asia for the first time. Singapore welcome: Prince William was warmly welcomed at the Changi Airport on Sunday by…
Watch: Tom and Jerry experience durian for first time in Singapore-set series
Cartoon Network’s first-ever localized “Tom and Jerry” series that is set in Singapore has finally received a release date months after Warner Bros. Discovery first announced the project. Pulling the…
It now costs at least $76,000 for the right to own a car in Singapore
The cost of obtaining a certificate of entitlement (COE) has reached all-time highs in Singapore, making car ownership unattainable for many middle-income citizens. What is a COE?: Singaporeans who…
