Singapore's circuit breaker: S$300 fine, no more written warnings
According to the republic's Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Masagos Zulkifli, there are still too many people not taking the circuit breaker measures seriously.
Sun Apr 12 2020
Singapore reports two new Zika cases at Kensington Park Drive
Two cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus infection in Singapore have been confirmed at Kensington Park Drive today.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Singapore spots first Zika cluster this year
"Both cases are residents in the vicinity and from the same household," the agency said in its website.
Wed Mar 29 2017
Stiffer fines for vehicle engine idling in Singapore
The National Environment Agency will increase the penalty to S$100 from the current $70.
Sun May 01 2016
Air quality deteriorates in Singapore
As of 8am today, the 24-hour PSI read was 105 to 171, in the unhealthy range and is expected to continue to persist throughout the day.
Tue Oct 20 2015
Singapore haze hits "very unhealthy" range
The haze in Singapore continues to worsen today hitting the "very unhealthy" level despite some improvement earlier following light showers on Monday night.
Tue Sep 29 2015
Singapore to face high end of unhealthy range if denser haze from Sumatra blown in
There has been a deterioration in the haze condition in Singapore since Tuesday, with the pollutant standard index (PSI) remaining at an unhealthy range.
Wed Sep 23 2015
Singapore denies rumours cloud seeding was for F1 GP this weekend
The National Environment Agency said the government had not been conducting cloud seeding and had no plans to do so.
Thu Sep 17 2015
Singapore says Indonesia to share names of companies causing forest fires
The company names will be shared once the information has been verified, Singapore's National Environment Agency says.
Tue Sep 15 2015
Increasing hot spots in Sumatra, brewing concerns of early haze
The Singapore National Environment Agency detected a sharp spike of hot spots in Sumatra, an area prone to open burning.
Wed Feb 12 2014
Volcanic ash from Indonesia's Mount Sinabung unlikely to affect Singapore
The republic's National Environment Agency (NEA) said to date, the island had not been affected by ash from the Mount Sinabung volcanic activity.
Sat Jan 18 2014
Haze may return to Singapore, more hotspots detected in Indonesia
The National Environment Agency (NEA) says Singapore may experience hazy conditions in the coming days.
Sun Jul 21 2013
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025