Snap Insight: Heft of Tharman Shanmugaratnam may deter others from contesting Singapore Presidential Election
While Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam is well-qualified for the role of Singapore President, a contest, if it happens, could reinforce the legitimacy of the office, says Dr Gillian Koh of…
Pandemic-hit family firm of Britain’s Princess Kate owes $4.4m
June 08, 2023 8:15 PM Party Pieces, once worth $74 million, saw its business plunged, as nearly all social gatherings were banned due to Covid-19. Read More
Tharman Shanmugaratnam hopes to be a ‘unifying figure’ if elected as President
Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam will retire from politics and run for the Singapore presidency.Read More
Tharman a ‘strong candidate’ for president, but Jurong GRC will miss a ‘solid anchor’: Political analysts
Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s domestic and international standing will make him a “strong” contender for the post of president, political observers said.Read More
New York City could be in for a smoky summer as Canada’s wildfires rage
June 08, 2023 7:22 PM The burning season started early in Canada, but that doesn’t mean a swifter end. Read More
World warming at record 0.2 deg C per decade, scientists warn
June 08, 2023 6:55 PM Humanity is on track to breach 1.5 deg C of warming in a matter of years at current rates of greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
Want to fly in a military tanker aircraft at the RSAF open house? Public balloting to open in July
As part of its 55th-anniversary celebrations, the Republic of Singapore Air Force will hold its first physical open house since 2016 at Paya Lebar Air Base.Read More