The Latest Breaking News from Singapore

Dismissing bid for reprieve, Court of Appeal accuses Nagaenthran Dharmalingam’s lawyers of ‘abuse’ of court processes.

A Singapore court rejected on Tuesday an appeal against the execution of a Malaysian convicted of drugs smuggling, dismissing an argument put forward by his legal team that he should be spared because he was mentally impaired.

Fiji and Singapore have announced plans to scrap quarantine requirements for Australian travellers, joining a handful of other destinations in the region.

HONG KONG: South Asian countries such as Singapore and Cambodia are exploring the launch of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to enhance payments efficiency and to encourage start-ups and e-commerce in the region, a panel hosted by the South China Morning Post was told on Thursday.

The vacuum cleaner firm is also creating thousands of jobs including at its Wiltshire campus sites

Hong Kong’s leader said she’s hopeful the international financial hub can lower barriers with the outside world after the current outbreak wanes.

Some domestic restrictions will also be eased next week

Singapore is easing Covid-19 curbs, lifting most restrictions for fully vaccinated visitors and a requirement to wear masks outdoors.

Move comes as more Asia-Pacific countries ease border restrictions.