Singapore Food Agency orders recall of peanut product from China due to presence of artificial sweetener
The affected product—YTY Garlic Peanuts—contains cyclamate, which is not permitted in nut and seed products.
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Developed nations must uphold historical climate responsibilities, Singapore tells world court
The UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) is undertaking a landmark hearing to decide on countries’ legal obligations to address climate change, and the consequences for…
Indonesia to build oil storage facility near Singapore
The energy minister says the government is looking at building an oil storage facility on an island near Singapore, from which the country imports 60 percent of its fuel, to shore…
Pet owners and eateries in Singapore welcome easing of al fresco dining rules
From Jan 1, pet-friendly eateries with outdoor dining areas will no longer need to worry about seeking additional approval from the Singapore Food Agency, if they are not serving…
Manager of pet grooming salon in Singapore charged over death of dog
The case first made headlines in July, after a video of a dog falling off a grooming table and being hanged to death with its leash went viral online.
Identity fraud cases in Philippines surged 119% this year — study
In Asia-Pacific, the cybersecurity firm Sumsub estimated a 121-percent surge in identity fraud this year. Singapore saw the most increase at 207 percent, followed by Thailand with…
Embassy works with Singaporean authorities to investigate knife attack killing Vietnamese woman
Singaporean authorities confirmed that the woman was Dao Thi Hong, a 34-year-old Vietnamese national and a mother of three.
Salt-baked chicken and stuffed tofu: New restaurant to promote Hakka cuisine and culture
Singapore’s Hakka community is the fourth-largest Chinese-speaking group, with more than 200,000 people.
Singapore Airlines joins turbulence data-sharing platform 5 months after SQ321 flight left 1 dead, dozens hurt
So far in 2024, six airlines have joined Turbulence Aware. Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific and Dubai-based Emirates signed up earlier in the year.
‘Daredevil’ Singaporean conservationist gives corals a chance to thrive
Sam Shu Qin, a champion of marine conservation, spends most weekends either planting corals or leading a team of volunteer divers to collect trash from underwater. She is a…