Singapore

Health news

No swab needed for 97% accurate COVID saliva test, researchers say

The test is not yet in commercial production, but its inventors claim it could make regular testing a part of everyday routines.

09/12/2021

Living

How did Singapore become a biophilic city?

After destroying 95% of its vegetation, the city has managed to establish itself as a beacon for green infrastructure.

11/11/2021

Tech News

Meet Xavier, the 'anti-social behaviour' robot on patrol in Singapore

The island of 5.5 million inhabitants has seen an arsenal of surveillance technology deployed on streets across the tightly-controlled city-state.

08/10/2021

Eco-Innovation

One of the world's largest floating solar farms opens in Singapore

After running out of space on land and rooftops, solar energy islands are being constructed around the city-state.

26/08/2021

Home

Lack of resources sees Singapore turn sewage into clean drinking water

Forget about the "yuck effect". This could be the solution to water crises in many parts of the world, including Singapore.

12/08/2021

Experiences

Singapore Airlines' new sonic signature is inspired by flowers

This summer, Singapore Airlines is jetting off passengers to a new tune. Find out more.

12/06/2021

Tech News

This country is having a major tech boom - and wants to give you a job

It has attracted the likes of Facebook and Google. But with a local talent deficit, Singapore is looking abroad for skilled workers to fuel its tech boom.

07/05/2021

Nature

Could Singapore’s ‘robo-plants’ be the future of tech and agriculture?

Plant tech’s latest innovation could one day contribute to keeping crops alive.

11/04/2021

Living

'I wouldn't know the difference': First ever lab-grown chicken nuggets

Demand for sustainable meat alternatives is on the rise. But these nuggets aren't plant-based, they're lab-grown.

10/01/2021

Travel News

'Dinosaurs' roam a new Jurassic Mile in Singapore

Over 20 models from nine different prehistoric species are installed along the kilometer-long path, including bright blue velociraptors climbing on a buggy, a baby dinosaur hatching from an egg, and a long-necked apatosaurus peering at passersby over the fence.

31/10/2020

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Roaring good time: 'Dinosaurs' roam cycling path in Singapore

Cyclists and pedestrians stop to pose with a giant rampaging Tyrannosaurus Rex.

27/10/2020

Partner content

Cutting carbon emissions and power costs in Southeast Asia

Partner content presented by Total

The world's demand for power has increased by 85% in the last 20 years, with production responsible for about 25% of greenhouse gas emissions. In Southeast Asia alone, energy consumption is expected to double by 2040.

02/10/2020

Green News

World Elephant Day: €11 million worth of ivory crushed in Singapore

The largest ivory crushing event in years is streamed online.

12/08/2020

Singapore

Singapore's ruling party re-elected as opposition make minor gains

Singapore's long-governing People's Action Party comfortably won Friday's general elections as expected, but faced a setback as the opposition made minor gains.

11/07/2020

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Pupils wearing face masks return to school in Singapore

With new infections slowing and no major outbreaks outside dorms, the government began easing measures Tuesday

02/06/2020

Living

Singapore confronts food crisis with sky farms and lab-grown shrimp

Why this small but mighty island is launching its very own farming revolution.

30/05/2019

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Watch: Waterspout swirls near Singapore shore

A massive waterspout surprised Singapore on Saturday (May 11) morning.

11/05/2019

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Singapore Airport now boasts an internal 40-metre-high waterfall

Numerous visitors attended this Thursday the pre-opening of a new complex at the Singapore airport, to take a look at the Rain Vortex, a 40-meter-high waterfall that pours rainwater from the center of the glass and steel dome.

11/04/2019

Singapore

Boeing 737 MAX flights suspended in and out of Singapore

Singapore is temporarily suspending all Boeing 737 MAX flights in and out of island city-state, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).

12/03/2019

Singapore

Sloth bear cubs: can a Singapore zoo secure their survival?

A Singapore zoo is attempting to secure the survival of two baby sloth bear cubs, listed as a 'vulnerable' species. The twins are being taken care of away from their mother, as sloth bears have a history of abandoning or killing their cubs.

26/10/2018

Next Series

#AskSpace: "Will this planet become as hot as hell?"

In partnership with ESA - The European Space Agency

Euronews' Science editor Jeremy Wilks hosts another #AskSpace public forum with one of the world's leading climate experts, Professor Erland Källén.

21/09/2018

Singapore

UN report claims North Korea nuclear programme still going on

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says North Korean denuclearisation can be achieved as a UN report finds evidence of Pyongyang violating sanctions

04/08/2018

Singapore

Singapore cyber attack affects 1.5 million people

Singapore cyber attack affects 1.5 million people

21/07/2018

Singapore

Is there now a bromance between North Korea's Kim and Trump?

Could Trump have had his best bromance moments with Kim Jong Un?

12/06/2018

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Watch: The path to peace or a propaganda victory?

As US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un shake hands, the rest of the world wonders whether the summit will ignite any real change.

12/06/2018

Singapore

Trump-Kim summit ends with pledge to ‘complete Korea denuclearisation’

The US president says the process will start 'quickly' and praises the North Korean leader after their historic summit in Singapore.

12/06/2018