When a construction worker was fatally struck by a bus in Singapore late in 2013, chaotic scenes swiftly ensued. A large crowed of his fellow Indian migrants surrounded the bus and a riot situation escalated. As matters worsened, police arriving on the scene found themselves confronted by a large an...

The Singapore outdoor dance festival, ZoukOut, was its usual triumphant success at the end of 2013. The two-day event, which runs annually on Sentosa Beach, has been attracting crowds of enthusiastic revelers for many years. Zouk has been instrumental in introducing a whole new audience to house mu...

Police recently arrested 27 suspects after street violence broke out in Singapore. The trouble started after a 33-year-old Indian man was fatally struck by a bus in a district known as Little India. Following this unfortunate accident, several hundred migrant workers took to the streets, targeting t...

Singapore Investing in Myanmar People are always in need of taking a break from their day jobs and spend thousands on holidays abroad for some rest and relaxation. Holiday makers also have a greater range of choice with flights these days as companies like EasyJet and RyanAir have raided the market...

Singapore Population Boom Population is a global news obsession. This is particularly true considering the level of growth both in terms of numbers and wealth seen across South East Asia. China is one country that has encouraged legislation to control the high levels of new-borns with a one-child p...

Singapore Defending Against Hackers. Nearly all of the most damaging methods of fraud these days occur online. You see it regularly on the news, a person giving their security information to a rogue hacker posing as someone else. These events are tremendously damaging for the economy and cause great...

Thai Princess Visits Singapore. Singapore is one of the most multicultural areas in the world and tradition is very strong here. Wherever you are from, whether you are an ambassador visiting from another country or just a backpacker on holiday, you can count on a very special welcome. In January 201...

Sim Wong Hoo Sim Wong Hoo is a man who has totally transformed the image of Singaporean business during his long and varied career. At the age of 45 he became the youngest billionaire in the wealthy city-state. He earned his fortune as CEO of Creative Labs which is competing with heavy weights like...

A live video online broadcast will be held on: Date: 27 June 2013 Time: 8pm – 9pm URL: http://www.ntuc.org.sg/expertseries Event registration page: https://www.facebook.com/events/473367086073694 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UPforPMEs Linkedin group to join and discuss: http://www.linked...

Scientific Break-Through in Singapore The National University of Singapore has been instrumental in what many scientists are calling a ‘significant break-through' in the development of molecular devices, which is good news for consumers of the latest technology it seems. It has taken years of rese...

John Cheng One of Singapore's finest actors has passed away after John Cheng collapsed at the back of a Chinese nightclub. He had been performing on the stage a few hours earlier but had what looks like a heart attack. He was age 52. Cheng's life was a real rags to riches story, and can prove that...

First Woman Speaker In recent years women have been able to advance up the political ladder like never before, with Hilary Clinton occupying what is arguably the second most powerful position in the world right now. There are more numerous examples of women being taken into office across the world...

Art Stage Singapore Many famous painters have flocked to the French Riviera in the past, citing the perfect light conditions for their move. But a sense of ‘place' has a very important role in the work of the artist, to find inspiration in your surroundings is essential. And surely there is no bett...

Apple Announce ‘Red Friday' Ever since Steve Jobs passed away Apple have galvanised in the face of a tough economic downturn and streaked ahead of their competitors as the largest company in the world. New gadgets, sleek designs and amazing features are synonymous with the Apple brand which gav...

In Singapore, as across the rest of the globe women are becoming a much heavier presence in the sphere of the entrepreneur. Every August the country plays host to the NTU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Week, celebrating the women entrepreneurs of Singapore. The Nanyang Technological University's ...

As health awareness increases people are becoming more interested in various sports and fitness regimes, from the usual running and cycling to more exhilarating activities such as water sports. Singapore is renowned as a perfect location for water sports due to its luxurious climate and easy access...

Music is a huge part of everyone's life nowadays. It helps us get up in the morning, cheers us when we are down and invigorates us when we are happy. For many music lovers festivals are an essential way to celebrate that passion. Singapore is well known for the wide variety of festivals held through...

There are few things more exhilarating in life than a safari. Gaining an insight into the world of an animal in its natural habitat is a truly eye-opening experience. However, a new experience is now a possibility for the people of Singapore and its visitors. The Night Safari opened in 1994 and is s...