|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
||
-
Latest
-
Singapore
-
SE Asia
-
Asia
-
World
-
Money
-
Sports
-
Tech & Science
-
Lifestyle
-
Asia News Network
-
-
Drogba the hero as Chelsea sink Bayern on penalties
MUNICH, Germany (AFP) - Didier Drogba was the hero as Chelsea shattered Bayern Munich's Champions League dream here on Saturday with victory in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out at the Allianz ...
-
Parties ramp up battle for Hougang with campaign taking on momentum
The Hougang by-election campaign revved up on Saturday, with leaders of the Workers' Party (WP) and the People's Action Party (PAP) spelling out what is at stake on May 26. Prime Minister Lee Hsien ...
-
National issues, not just local ones, affect residents too: WP
There can be no divorcing of national issues from local ones in the Hougang by-election, said Workers' Party (WP) MPs who spoke at last night's rally in support of their endorsed candidate Png Eng ...
-
PM Lee: Pick man who will serve you better
The Prime Minister on Saturday urged Hougang voters to elect the candidate who could best serve them, saying that was what democracy was about.
-
Expelling Yaw 'took courage', said WP chief Low
Hougang needs an MP who can bear responsibility and be bold, said Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang on Saturday.
-
Over half of bad crashes involve motorcyclists
Every day, almost a dozen motorcyclists or pillion riders are injured on the roads.
-
Want Primary 1 place? Suggest a long-term project
Popular primary schools have raised the bar for parents hoping to earn a place for their children by being volunteers.
-
72 years old and still valued at work for his skills
Ten years ago, machine operator Aw Tian Sung turned 62 but he decided to continue working at timber produce manufacturer LHT Holdings.
-
Faster first-aid help at East Coast Park with mobile app
First, it sent out volunteers on bikes to patrol the busy East Coast Park on weekends, attending to anyone who needed medical help.
-
More young S'poreans volunteering at museums
Volunteer museum guide Dinesh Sathisan, 31, has a favourite bed at the Peranakan Museum.
-
Blind China activist Chen leaves for US with family
BEIJING (AFP) - Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng was on a plane headed for the United States (US) with his family on Saturday, US officials said, ending weeks of uncertainty for the now ...
-
PICTURESThailand's 'Red Shirts' in mass Bangkok rally
BANGKOK (AFP) - Up to 40,000 'Red Shirt' supporters from across Thailand converged on central Bangkok on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of a deadly crackdown on street protests, city ...
-
PICTURESYouths in Philippines protest against Lady Gaga
MANILA (AP) - Christian young people in the Philippines protested on Saturday against upcoming concerts by Lady Gaga despite organisers' assurances that her performances would not threaten ...
-
73-year-old Japanese woman scales Mount Everest
KATMANDU (AP) - A 73-year-old Japanese woman has climbed Mount Everest, smashing her own record to again become the oldest woman to scale the world's highest mountain.
-
Myanmar's Suu Kyi to address British parliament in June
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Pro-democracy leader Aung SanSuu Kyi will be given the rare honour of addressing both housesof Britain's parliament when she makes her first trip outsideMyanmar in 24 years ...
-
PicturesJackie Chan goes out fighting in his last action movie
CANNES (AP) - Jackie Chan says he is landing his last punch.The Hong Kong actor told the AP on Friday that his latest film Chinese Zodiac will be his last action movie.
-
Support for British monarchy at highest for decades: Poll
LONDON (AFP) - Support for the monarchy in Britain is at its highest level for decades thanks to Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee and 2011's royal wedding, according to a new poll published on ...
-
Bomb explodes in front of Italian school, 1 killed, 8 hurt
ROME (AFP) - A bomb went off outside a school in the southern Italian city of Brindisi on Saturday, killing a 16-year-old student and injuring eight, two critically, media reports said.
Available exclusively by subscription only:
▪ Print edition stories
▪ E-paper
▪ E-reader
▪ Full breaking news
News
Parties ramp up battle for Hougang
The Hougang by-election campaign revved up yesterday, with leaders of the Workers' Party (WP) and the People's Action Party (PAP) spelling out what is...
Want P1 place? Suggest a project
'It's like applying for a job'
Jackie Chan goes out fighting
$50 pay rise for low-wage workers?
72 and valued at work for his skills
Obama backs growth at G-8 talks
France's unwed First Lady upsets protocol
Merkel's 'referendum call' irks Greeks
Blind activist leaves for US
Tiananmen leader tries to surrender - to ...
PM: Pick man who will serve you better
PM: PAP leaders are rearguard to Desmond
Choo to lobby for more facilities
National issues affect residents too: WP
Expelling Yaw 'took courage'
Hougang is 'cradle' of S'pore's democracy
Invest
Getting to know perpetual securities
They might sound a bit complicated but perpetual securities have been selling like hot cakes over the past few months as retail investors queue up to ...
World of the values investor
Adventure firm owner keeps his money safe
Er, what is proprietary trading?
Bear market looms for bonds
Think
Start-up godfather
People outside of tech circles would find him an unfamiliar face. With his greying hair, goatee and slightly diffident air, he would pass off as any s...
S'pore Girl grows up
A fearless journalist silenced
Murtaza's Singapore connection
Honour our fallen national servicemen
Sports
From S-League to EPL: Grant Holt's ...
Somewhere in Grant Holt's East Anglia home is a picture of the English Premier League (EPL) footballer in action for Sengkang Marine. It was a shot t...
'I thought of playing for Singapore'
Singapore to...
Promoted West Ham strike it rich
Ferguson will be back on his feet in more ...
Lifestyle
Myanmar's rustic magic
There is a four-word sign on the luggage X-ray machine at Mandalay airport that sums up Myanmar, so I took a picture, thinking that no one would mind ...
Girls' generation
Uniform used as weight guideline
Flying was glamorous then
A chance to see the world
-
Global Perspectives
