Singapore

Revamped Changi Chapel and Museum to tell stories of courage and resilience

The CCM will open its doors on May 19, 2021 after having closed for redevelopment back in 2018.

Indian national and man of Indian-descent charged in Singapore under the Official Secrets Act

Singapore news: Indian national and a Singaporean of Indian descent were charged by a Singapore court on Wednesday under the Official...

Six programmes to check out this week at the Singapore HeritageFest

As Singapore HeritageFest 2021 approaches its second weekend, here’s a look at 6 programmes to watch out for.

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong condemns racist attack on Indian-origin woman in Singapore

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong condemned the alleged racist attack on a local woman of Indian descent after reports emerged that...

Increased restrictions in Singapore from May 16-June 13 to check COVID-19 spread

Singapore has decided to put in stricter measures in place to check the spread of COVID-19 following an increase in the number of locally...

Singapore’s HerbYvore eyes a sustainable future through a plant-based diet, starting with paneer made of peas

In an interview with Connected to India, Vishal Vijay, head of business development at Agrocorp International, discusses the proliferation...

DBS announces COVID-19 relief efforts to help India worth INR 10 crore

DBS has tied up with the Singapore High Commission in India and the High Commission of India based in Singapore to import three cryogenic...

Jewel Changi Airport, Terminals 1 and 3 closed to public as COVID testing continues

Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced that terminal two and Jewel will re-open premises 14 days later, on May 27.

Sikh associations in Singapore to screen community documentary during Vesakhi Mela 2021

The Young Sikh Association (YSA) is partnering with the Singapore Khalsa Association (SKA) this year for the annual Vesakhi Mela 2021. As...

Study gathers Singapore residents' views on a host of pandemic-related issues

According to a study by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) released yesterday, younger Singaporeans and permanent residents are more...

Singapore, UAE suspend flights from India due to COVID wave

Covid-19 Update - Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced they have suspended flights from India amid rising number of...

No COVID-19 testing for fans attending Singapore Premier League matches starting this weekend

Singapore Sports News - As per guidelines announced by the COVID-19 Multi-Ministry Taskforce on March 24, up to 250 fans can enter match...

Singapore narcotics regulator claims biggest cannabis seizure in 25 years

Singapore's anti-narcotics agency announced today it had made its biggest seizure of cannabis in 25 years in a bust in the city-state, which...

Singapore Aetos officer charged with armed robbery used official firearm, say Singapore Police

Singapore Crime News - A 38-year-old auxiliary police officer who allegedly robbed a shop in Jurong on April 12 using his official gun after...

‘Am I Old?’: Sharul Channa brings her latest production to the stage once again

Singapore Theater - Indian-origin Sharul Channa presents ‘Am I Old?’, which explores the life of Savitri, a 68-year-old, Singaporean...

Vaccinations not required for travellers in Hong Kong to Singapore bubble: Carrie Lam

Singapore News - Hong Kong is planning to only allow those who’ve had COVID-19 shots to fly from the city to Singapore once both...

Shalima Motial’s Dream Catchers celebrates its 10th anniversary

NRI Stories: Indian in Singapore, Shalima Motial started the company with the aim to promote local performing artists in Singapore.

Upcoming trade show at Marina Bay Sands with 2,500 attendees, biggest since pandemic lockdown

Singapore News: An upcoming trade show at the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) in Singapore is set to welcome 2,500 participants, making it the...

“Are you Singaporean?”: Pooja Nansi explores the complex question through You Are Here

You Are Here explores Pooja’s story and her history – from her parents’ decision to settle in another country to her grandparents’...

The passionate tutor: Divesh Shah

In this @Work interview, Connected to India speaks to Divesh Shah, founder of Math Vision – one of the most sought-after tuition centres...

Singapore becomes cruise capital of the world in COVID-hit year: STB

Singapore News: According to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Singapore currently accounts for a third of the world's cruises, owing to...

Scoot world's first low-cost carrier to get diamond status in airline health safety audit

Singapore News: Singapore Airlines' budget arm Scoot has been awarded the Diamond status in the APEX Health Safety global audit of airlines,...

Singapore Airlines to partner up with Salesforce to revamp customer case and knowledge management system

Singapore News: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has selected customer relationship management (CRM) firm Salesforce to develop and implement a new...

Grand exhibition by American artist Dale Chihuly awaits Singaporeans with over 100 artworks at Gardens by the Bay

Singapore: Dale Chihuly Glass in Bloom will be on display from May 1 till August 1, 2021 and marks the artist’s first major garden...

Singapore joins Interpol-led task force to combat COVID-19 related scams

Singapore News: Singapore is joining an Interpol-led global financial crime task force, comprising the US and UK, which will be looking into...

Singapore government announces waiver on foreign workers' levies during stay-home period

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) yesterday said it would waive levies on foreign workers, including maids, during their stay-home...

Singapore's arbitration centre sets new record of handling 1,080 cases in 2020

According to its annual report, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) set a new record with 1,080 new case filings in 2020....

Incoming dean of NUS Law 'relinquishes appointment' 2 weeks after announcement due to personal reasons

Professor Simon Chesterman will continue as Dean of the Faculty of Law for a fourth term.

Temasek Foundation to begin distribution of free hand sanitiser in Singapore from April 12

As part of its second #BYOBclean initiative, Temasek Foundation will enable every interested household in Singapore to collect 500ml free,...