Malaysia confirmed on Thursday (Sept 1) its first case of Zika after a woman tested positive for the virus following a three-day visit to neighbouring Singapore on August 19.
Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) on Tuesday confirmed 26 more cases of locally transmitted Zika virus infection, bringing the total number of infected cases to 82.
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters by National University of Singapore (NUS) on Tuesday during his two-day visit to the city state.
The Indonesian government has stepped up alertness on the possible spread of Zika viruses into the country as the number of infection case steeply rises in neighboring Singapore, a minister disclosed here on Monday.
Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) is actively testing people who live in the areas with high likelihood of local transmissions of Zika virus, as the number of people in the city state infected by Zika virus has grown up to 41 by Sunday.
One of Singapore's greatest strengths is its predictability: in a region where coups and economic meltdowns are not uncommon, it has long been a haven of stability for investors and businesses.
The State flag of Singapore on all government buildings will be flown at half-mast from Tuesday to Friday, and a state funeral service will be held as a mark of respect to Mr Nathan, who died at hospital at age of 92 on Monday night.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong drew a standing ovation from a relieved audience when he resumed his National Day Rally speech last night, after he was suddenly taken ill while addressing the nation on live television.
Singapore's vibrant arts and heritage district will once again be transformed into an imaginative wonderland by night as the ninth edition of the Singapore Night Festival returns this August with the theme of "Inventions and Innovation."
Indonesia and Singapore will launch a joint industrial complex in Central Java, western Indonesia this month, the Indonesian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
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Ms Sherine Toh says her best days at work are when none of the 600-or-so staff at Singapore's Tung Lok Restaurants quits, though such days are rare.
South-east Asia has overtaken the United States to become the largest market for Singapore's goods and services, according to Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) data yesterday.
Indonesian authorities arrested six suspected militants on Batam island on Friday who were believed to be linked to the Islamic State group and plotting an attack on nearby Singapore, an Indonesian police spokesman said.
The US and Singapore affirmed a continued commitment to advancing their strategic partnership, pleading to enhance economic and security cooperation between the two sides.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Sunday that he was "saddened" to learn about former President S R Nathan's stroke and his "grave condition".
Singapore’s central bank chief vowed yesterday to name and shame other banks engaged in money-laundering after a scandal involving Malaysian state fund 1MDB hurt the city-state’s financial reputation.
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