When United States Defence Secretary Ashton Carter visited Singapore in June, he told a press conference that the US had “no better friend than Singapore”.
Though officials are sometimes prone to such hyperbole, in Singapore’s case, given its vital…
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US-S’pore ties poised to hit new highs
PM’s US visit will cement an enduring friendship
Next week, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will make an official visit to Washington, DC, at the invitation of President Barack Obama. This is a rare honour. The last time a similar invitation was extended was in 1985, when President Ronald Reagan invited Mr…
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Tekka hawkers say new rule will be a double-whammy for them
SINGAPORE – The police decision to impose further curbs on alcohol sales and consumption at Tekka Food Centre has left hawkers there perplexed, as they wonder how the restrictions would eliminate the problems that sparked the move.
The large groups of…
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Woodlands: Singapore’s Northern Gateway
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) earlier this month unveiled more plans for the Jurong Lake District, including a third precinct, Lakeside Gateway, where the terminus of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail will be located. Together with the…
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Two women charged with murder at Bishan
Prema S Naraynasamy, 58, and her daughter Gaiyathiri Murugaiyan, 36, are accused of causing the death of a 24-year-old woman at Block 145 Bishan Street 11.
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Nursing home patients could benefit from fewer beds in wards: Study
At least one nursing home has seen patients living in single- to four-bedded rooms deteriorate than residents in wards with more beds, according to the “Economics of Singapore Nursing Home Care” study.
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TODAY’s brief, Friday, July 29
Hillary Clinton to speak at the DNC
Hillary Clinton will take national stage on the final day of Democratic National Convention early Friday morning to formally accept her party’s nomination. In a stirring valedictory speech on Thursday, US President Barack…
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SMRT shareholders voice concerns over Temasek takeover, Sias to set up meetings
SINGAPORE – SMRT shareholders have voiced concerns relating to the proposed privatisation of the transport operator by state-owned investment firm Temasek Holdings, such as why it is taking place via a scheme of arrangement rather than a general offer and…
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TODAY’s clinches top feature prize at Mediacorp News Awards
SINGAPORE – TODAY’S news team on Thursday (July 28) clinched the Documentary/Special of the Year at the Mediacorp News Awards, which honours the best work from journalists in the various Mediacorp newsrooms.
The winning special, titled Mr Lee, One Year On,…
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Singapore Night Festival 2016 to be bigger, better: Organisers
Over two weekends, visitors to the Bras Basah Bugis precinct will be greeted with light art installations, immersive activities and roving street performances by local and international artists.
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