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Non-oil exports fall 4.8%, outlook still gloomy
Exports declined less than expected last month but the outlook for Singapore's small, trade-dependent economy remains gloomy.Non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) fell 4.8 per cent in September compared with...
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Indonesian navy holds vessel for alleged smuggling of TV, fridges
The Indonesian navy has detained a Singapore-flagged vessel as well as its captain and a crew of 12 for allegedly smuggling used television sets, refrigerators and other household items from the city...
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Widower jailed 33 months for laundering over $500k
A widower who "fell in love" with a woman he met online ended up acting as a conduit for the transfer of more than half a million dollars to third parties here.Mohammad Haikal Abdullah, 56, was found...
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Jailed six weeks over not returning for NS duties
Born in India, he became liable for national service when he was given Singapore citizenship at the age of four.But he was out of Singapore for more than four years without a valid exit permit, and...
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Extra training programme a must for new bus drivers
New bus drivers, who want to obtain their licence, will now have to go through an additional centralised training programme conducted by the Singapore Bus Academy, which was officially opened...
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Paya Lebar Quarter set to transform area
Tantalising new details have been unveiled about the massive $3.2 billion mixed development that will transform the area right next to Paya Lebar MRT station.The mega project, Paya Lebar Quarter,...
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Going on the pill 'can help protect' against ovarian cancer
Both uterine and ovarian cancers target the female reproductive system. Other than that, they are worlds apart.The incidence of uterine or womb cancer has been rising rapidly. In 1998, it was the 10th...
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Razer to focus on mobile gadgets
Gaming peripherals manufacturer Razer has long been known for its computer accessories, such as mice, keyboards and headsets. But buoyed by the success of its Singapore research arm, the company is now...
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Christmas comes early for gamers
In the past few years, new Apple iPhones have been launching on cue with clockwork precision. The video game industry, however, has been doing the same for decades with its best-selling - so-called...
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Better ways to tackle womb and ovarian cancers
Early symptoms of ovarian cancer like bloating and abdominal pain are often mistaken for less serious conditions like gastrointestinal disorders, leading to late detection of the disease.Its sister,...
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Blood test an inaccurate way to detect the cancer: Expert
For years, women have turned up at cancer treatment clinics after sleepless nights thinking they have ovarian cancer, only for a battery of tests to tell them otherwise.They have all had one thing in...
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Football shootout: Fifa 17 vs Pro Evolution Football 2017
Die-hard supporters of the Fifa and Pro Evolution Football (PES) football-simulation game franchises have been arguing for decades about which is the better football simulator.LICENSINGFifa 17 easily...
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Movie review: I Am a Hero
Zombie shows are spreading across the globe with the same speed those undead monsters are attacking humans.Like the wordless slapstick humour of Mr Bean, zombies make for an ideal international movie...
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Home-schooling for South Korean teen actress
Juggling acting and school since the age of seven has taken its toll on South Korean teen actress Kim So Hyun, 17.She barely had time to study in middle school and sat examinations unprepared. She...
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6 chillies that are red hot and spicy
The Straits TimespixabayStockUnlimitedJamilah M. HassanAsit K. Ghosh
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Govt's decision on online betting a 'judgment call'
The Government has met the National Council of Churches of Singapore (NCCS), in the wake of a statement by the religious body urging the authorities to review the decision to allow two operators to...
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Young blue-eyed Pakistani tea-seller becomes social media sensation in...
ISLAMABAD - A young Pakistani tea-seller whose intense blue eyes made Internet users in Pakistan and India swoon after a picture of him was posted by a local photographer on Instagram has now bagged...
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S'pore top destination for expanding Asian businesses
Singapore has emerged as the top destination for Asian businesses expanding abroad, according to a UOB survey out yesterday.The country's stable political and social climate is a strong draw in these...
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UniSIM a popular pick among working adults
Even as it expands its full-time degree offerings and places, SIM University has maintained its appeal among its key target group - working adults eager to pursue part-time degree studies.The...
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