Singapore lifts gay sex ban, blocks marriage equality Singapore's parliament has decriminalised sex between men, but amended the constitution to effectively block full marriage equality. World • 29 Nov 22
Branson turns down Singapore death penalty debate British tycoon Richard Branson has rejected an invitation to debate Singapore's interior minister on the death penalty but doubled down on criticism that grew over … World • 31 Oct 22
Irish beef and lamb hits shelves in Singapore Irish beef and lamb will appear on supermarket shelves in Singapore for the first time as part of a Government-led trade mission there. Business • 05 Sep 22
Singapore to repeal legal ban on sex between men Singapore will decriminalise sex between men, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said today. World • 21 Aug 22
Singapore executes man with intellectual disability Singapore has executed a Malaysian man convicted of drug trafficking, despite appeals for clemency on the grounds that he had an intellectual disability. Asia • 27 Apr 22
Singapore teen sentenced over threats to soccer player A teenager in Singapore has been sentenced to nine months probation and 40 hours of community service for sending Instagram death threats to French footballer … World • 07 Jul 21
Singaporean woman jailed for torturing, killing maid A Singaporean woman who starved, assaulted and ultimately killed her domestic worker has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, with the judge describing the … World • 22 Jun 21
World Economic Forum cancels 2021 annual meeting The World Economic Forum has cancelled its 2021 annual meeting scheduled for Singapore in three months time, the Swiss-based organisation said today. Business • 17 May 21
US and China may meet at Singapore's 'Davos', WEF says US President Joe Biden's new administration may hold meetings with Chinese counterparts at the World Economic Forum's summit in Singapore in May, the organisation's president … Business • 29 Jan 21
Singapore detains teen for intending to attack mosques Singapore has detained a 16-year-old for intending to attack two mosques, with authorities saying the plans were inspired by the killing of Muslim worshippers in … World • 28 Jan 21
Singapore, Helsinki and Zurich top smart cities index Singapore, Helsinki and Zurich are the world's smartest cities, according to an index published today amid a growing debate on the future of urban design … Business • 17 Sep 20
Singapore destroying 9 tonnes of seized ivory Authorities in Singapore are destroying nine tonnes of seized ivory, the largest such action globally in recent years, including contraband tusks that came from more … News Lens • 12 Aug 20
Singapore's GDP plummets 41% in Q2 due to lockdown Singapore's trade-reliant economy plunged into recession in the second quarter with a record contraction, signalling a rough first half globally and an equally challenging outlook … Business • 14 Jul 20
Singapore criticised for issuing death penalty via Zoom Human rights groups have criticised Singapore for handing down a death sentence via video-conferencing platform Zoom. World • 20 May 20
'Robot dog' enforcing social distancing in Singapore Authorities in Singapore have enlisted a robot dog to help curb coronavirus infections in the city-state by reminding people to social distance. Singapore • 11 May 20
Tough measures at once key to curbing virus - study Quarantining infected people, workplace distancing and school closures are most effective in combating the spread of the new coronavirus, a study has shown. World • 24 Mar 20
Singapore lowers growth forecast as virus hits economy Singapore cut its economic growth forecast for this year today as the coronavirus batters tourist arrivals and trade. Business • 17 Feb 20
Indeed's Irish workers told to work from home Recruitment company Indeed has asked all of its Irish employees to work from home until February 17. Business • 11 Feb 20
Lesbian kiss cut from new Star Wars movie in Singapore Disney has cut a lesbian kiss from the latest "Star Wars" movie, Singapore's media regulator said, so that more children can watch it. World • 24 Dec 19
Singapore reports slowest growth in a decade Singapore has reported dismal preliminary second quarter growth data, including the slowest pace of annual expansion in a decade. Business • 12 Jul 19
Dyson snaps up Singapore's priciest penthouse British billionaire and inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner James Dyson has bought the most expensive apartment in Singapore, where his company plans to build … Business • 10 Jul 19
Singapore passes fake news law amid media freedom fears Singapore's parliament has passed an anti-fake news bill that has been criticised by rights groups, journalists and tech firms over fears it could be used … World • 09 May 19
Boeing 737 MAX planes banned from Irish and EU airspace The Irish Aviation Authority has temporarily suspended the operation of all variants of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft into and out of Irish airspace. World • 12 Mar 19
Diaceutics opening new Asian hub in Singapore Diaceutics, the diagnostics data analytics and implementation services company, is opening a new regional Asian hub in Singapore. Business • 17 Jan 19
Dyson chooses Singapore over UK to build electric car James Dyson, the billionaire British inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner, has chosen to build his electric car in Singapore to be close to Asian … Business • 23 Oct 18
