I like every type of train journey, from luxury long-distance trips to short, scenic jaunts on public transport. Here are my most memorable trips.

While Singapore appears unlikely to face direct tariffs from the United States, its small and open economy could be “caught in the crossfire” of a trade war between the superpowers ...

Singapore’s parliament has passed a bill establishing controls on “race-based” business groups and clan associations that is aimed at safeguarding racial harmony and curbing foreign ...

A social media post about sweaty commuters sparked intense debate in Singapore, yet in the old days people would go months ...

Your parents may be right: Get some sleep and you’ll feel better in the morning, according to new research. “Our study suggests that people’s mental health and wellbeing could fluctuate over ...

Things, generally, "do seem better in the morning" - that is according to scientists who suggest the earlier hours of the day are when most feel at their best. Research using the University ...

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SINGAPORE – Mortgage loan refinancing and repricing activity by private home owners and Housing Board flat owners picked up significantly in 2024 after fixed mortgage loan rates fell below 3 per ...

Born, bred and educated in Singapore, Evelyn Chen is a food and travel writer and editor with bylines in South China Morning Post, CNN, CNBC, New York Times and finedininglovers.com, amongst others.

Singapore banks to post higher Q4 profit, but Trump tariffs could hurt 2025 growth Singapore's disgraced former transport minister S. Iswaran, jailed last year for obstructing justice and ...

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SINGAPORE – Polytechnics have been buzzing with excitement, hosting their open houses to give prospective students a look at the options in their post-secondary educational journey. The Straits ...