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Singapore ruling party 'takes a hit' over recent scandals - PM

Singapore ruling party 'takes a hit' over recent scandals - PM

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong said such incidents involving ministers are rare, and the ruling party has "zero tolerance" for corruption.
Wed Aug 02 2023
Singapore's main opposition party seeks changes to foreign interference law

Singapore's main opposition party seeks changes to foreign interference law

The legislation is likely to be passed due to the ruling People's Action Party's parliamentary majority.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Singapore PM announces cabinet reshuffle, Swee Keat remains as DPM

Singapore PM announces cabinet reshuffle, Swee Keat remains as DPM

The reshuffle comes two weeks after Heng said he will step aside as the leader of the fourth-generation PAP leadership team.
Fri Apr 23 2021
Heng Swee Keat remains as second-in-command in Singapore's new cabinet

Heng Swee Keat remains as second-in-command in Singapore's new cabinet

Heng Swee Keat will to continue as Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister.
Sat Jul 25 2020
Elections Department: 95.81 pct votes cast in S'pore polls

Elections Department: 95.81 pct votes cast in S'pore polls

A total 4,794 registered overseas electors turned up at the designated overseas polling stations to cast their votes.
Wed Jul 15 2020
Muhyiddin congratulates PM Lee over S'pore polls victory

Muhyiddin congratulates PM Lee over S'pore polls victory

Muhyiddin is confident that existing bilateral relations between Malaysia and Singapore will continue to grow under Lee's premiership.
Sun Jul 12 2020
Unique scheme for opposition voice in Singapore parliament

Unique scheme for opposition voice in Singapore parliament

The People's Action Party (PAP), which has formed the government since Singapore gained independence in 1965, has a scheme which allows the voice of the opposition to be heard in Parliament.
Sat Jul 11 2020
PAP wins Singapore election, taking 83 of the 93 seats

PAP wins Singapore election, taking 83 of the 93 seats

The People's Action Party (PAP) retained power in Singapore's intensely-contested general election Friday, winning 83 of the 93 parliamentary seats at stake.
Sat Jul 11 2020
Singapore Election: Sample count shows PAP to retain power, taking 83 of total 93 seats

Singapore Election: Sample count shows PAP to retain power, taking 83 of total 93 seats

These early results, as of 1 am Saturday, are based on a sample count at the start of the counting process. The margin of error is four per cent.
Fri Jul 10 2020
Singapore election: PAP not afraid of open contest of ideas

Singapore election: PAP not afraid of open contest of ideas

The republic's constitution ensures that there will be at least 21 alternative voices in Parliament after the elections.
Thu Jul 02 2020
PAP contests all 93 seats as Singapore polls sees over 190 contestants from 11 parties

PAP contests all 93 seats as Singapore polls sees over 190 contestants from 11 parties

The People's Action Party (PAP) is contesting all the 93 seats in its bid to retain power in the Singapore general election on July 10 that sees 191 candidates from 11 parties.
Tue Jun 30 2020
GE 2015 'most competitive' for ruling PAP

GE 2015 'most competitive' for ruling PAP

Besides some constituencies not being contested before, this is also the first election that is post-Lee Kuan Yew era.
Sat Sep 05 2015
Singapore to hold general election on September 11

Singapore to hold general election on September 11

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the election would be held to ask for the peoples mandate, to take Singapore into the next phase its nation building.
Tue Aug 25 2015
Singapore arrests duo over protest outside PM, President's office

Singapore arrests duo over protest outside PM, President's office

Two Singaporean men have been arrested for staging a weekend protest outside the government complex in Singapore.
Mon Apr 06 2015
Singapore reopens queue for Lee Kuan Yew mourners

Singapore reopens queue for Lee Kuan Yew mourners

The Singapore government Saturday reopened a massive queue for mourners to pay their last respects to founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew after a temporary suspension for safety reasons.
Sat Mar 28 2015
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

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?

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

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?

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 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

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

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

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?

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?

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