Topic: singapore
Singapore Ex-Minister Iswaran Sentenced To A Year In Prison For Corruption
A former Singaporean minister, S. Iswaran, was sentenced to 12 months for obstruction of justice and accepting illegal gifts.
A former Singaporean minister, S. Iswaran, was sentenced to 12 months for obstruction of justice and accepting illegal gifts.
Smoking Singapore Airlines Plane Forces Runway Closure In Japan
A Singapore Airlines flight landing at Japan's Narita Airport temporarily closed a runway on Monday after reports of white smoke coming from the aircraft.
A Singapore Airlines flight landing at Japan's Narita Airport temporarily closed a runway on Monday after reports of white smoke coming from the aircraft.
One Dead Several Injured After A Singapore Airline Experienced Extreme Turbulence
A 73-year-old British passenger has died of a suspected heart attack, and 140 passengers and crew were injured after a Singapore Airlines (SIAL.SI) flight experienced extreme turbulence and was forced to make an emergency landing in Thailand.
A 73-year-old British passenger has died of a suspected heart attack, and 140 passengers and crew were injured after a Singapore Airlines (SIAL.SI) flight experienced extreme turbulence and was forced to make an emergency landing in Thailand.
Thousands Lose Billions In Singapore 'Fake Friend' Scams
According to authorities, more than 6,300 people in Singapore fell victim to "fake friend" scams last year, losing over $16 million.
According to authorities, more than 6,300 people in Singapore fell victim to "fake friend" scams last year, losing over $16 million.
Singapore Blows Up 100kg WWII-Era Bomb After Thousands Evacuated
Singapore army specialists on Tuesday detonated a 100-kilogram (220-pound) World War II-era bomb found at a construction site, causing a thunderous boom in the city-state after authorities had evacuated thousands of residents.
Singapore army specialists on Tuesday detonated a 100-kilogram (220-pound) World War II-era bomb found at a construction site, causing a thunderous boom in the city-state after authorities had evacuated thousands of residents.
Singapore’s Changi Airport To Soon Go Passport-Free
Changi Airport will introduce automated immigration clearance, which will allow passengers to depart the city-state without passports, using only biometric data beginning 2024.
Changi Airport will introduce automated immigration clearance, which will allow passengers to depart the city-state without passports, using only biometric data beginning 2024.
Passengers On Air China Evacuated After A Plane Caught Fire
Passengers aboard an Air China were on Sunday evacuated when they landed in Singapore after one of the plane's engines caught fire, leading to a three-hour closure of Changi Airport.
Passengers aboard an Air China were on Sunday evacuated when they landed in Singapore after one of the plane's engines caught fire, leading to a three-hour closure of Changi Airport.
Singaporeans Elect Former Deputy Prime Minister As New President
Ruling People’s Action Party candidate Tharman Shanmugaratnam has been elected as Singapore's new president after winning the three-way presidential election by a wide margin.
Ruling People’s Action Party candidate Tharman Shanmugaratnam has been elected as Singapore's new president after winning the three-way presidential election by a wide margin.
Singapore Hangs Prisoner For Trafficking 1 Kg Of Cannabis
According to officials, Singapore killed a prisoner charged with conspiracy to smuggle one kilogram of weed on Wednesday, defying global pleas for the city-state to abolish death punishment.
According to officials, Singapore killed a prisoner charged with conspiracy to smuggle one kilogram of weed on Wednesday, defying global pleas for the city-state to abolish death punishment.
