Singaporeans recall challenge of Haj pilgrimage in scorching, life-threatening heat
Two travel agencies, which handled more than 300 pilgrims, said some came down with fever and others had cracked heels and blisters. Read More
Veteran musician Jeremy Monteiro calls out S$150 per gig wage in Singapore since mid-1970s
“This is not a lucrative living. It’s a vocation. We do this because we love this and are passionate about it,” wrote Singapore’s king of swing Jeremy Monteiro in a…
Trump can now criticise witnesses who testified against him, judge rules
NEW YORK – A judge on Tuesday loosened a gag order on former president Donald Trump in his Manhattan criminal case, allowing Trump to criticise witnesses who took the stand…
Lessons from S$3b money laundering case will strengthen Singapore’s approach to tackling threat: PM Wong
PM Lawrence Wong noted that under Singapore’s two-year presidency of the global Financial Action Task Force, international cooperation, transparency of entities and sharing of information has improved.Read More
Amazon Singapore to hold longest Prime Day event in July, with 6 days of deals and discounts
Prime Day, the largest sale event of the year exclusively for Amazon Prime members, is usually 48 hours long. This year, the event runs from Jul 16 to 21. Read…
Demand for Euro 2024 jerseys and merchandise heats up among Singapore fans
Rare jersey designs of underdogs Albania and Georgia have fuelled interest at one popular football retail store.Read More
Pentagon chief speaks with Russian defence minister
The two sides gave widely divergent accounts of the conversation. Read More
Love ‘hum’? This hawker at Havelock Road sells S$6 ‘only cockles’ laksa
We counted 24 “hum” (blood cockles) in our laksa, which otherwise came with only thick bee hoon, gravy and optional taugeh (beansprouts).Read More
Fancy some crispy crickets on sushi rolls? Singapore to approve insects for food as early as July: Sources
This comes after authorities delayed approvals for more than a year. Read More
Finland to start bird flu vaccinations for humans, in world first
The country is eager to roll out vaccinations, given transmission risks posed by its fur farms. Read More