Nature EU plays a ‘key role’ in Asian shark fin trade, study reveals Global shark populations are declining rapidly with overfishing driving them towards extinction. 03/03/2022
Eco-Innovation Is energy-saving glass the next big thing in home insulation? This glass coating can adapt to the temperature of your home in hot and cold weather. 21/12/2021
Experiences Portugal to Singapore: This could be the world's longest train journey Is travelling so far by rail even possible? 14/12/2021
Health 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
no comment Candles and prayers as hundreds celebrate Diwali Hundreds of Hindus come to the Shri Mariamman temple to celebrate Diwali in Medan, the largest city of Indonesia's Sumatra island. Covid-19 restrictions mean devotees have to take turns worshipping. 04/11/2021
Biztech 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
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
Destinations 7 popular city destinations that are absolutely worth the hype We get it. It's cool to go to unusual places where nobody else ventures, but sometimes cities - like these seven - are absolutely worth the fuss. 09/07/2021
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
Biztech 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
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
no comment 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 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
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
no comment 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
View It’s not too late for Europe and the US to learn lessons from Asia to fight COVID-19 ǀ View Despite claims by some US officials that it is too late to learn from Asia, policies in Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan show what rapid and effective prevention can look like. 25/03/2020
View Intellectual property is becoming politicised. That’s why I am a candidate to run WIPO ǀ View On 4 March, do not vote by default for a candidate for political reasons. Vote for the continued survival of IP. And choose the best candidate who can enhance the organisation and best serve its member states. 02/03/2020
United Kingdom Coronavirus: What is a 'super spreader'? A British national diagnosed with the coronavirus after attending a conference in Singapore has raised concerns that he may be a "super spreader" of the illness - but what is that? 11/02/2020
Europe News The Brief: The EPP elects Donald Tusk as the party's new president Outgoing European Council President Donald Tusk was elected as the new president of the European People's Party with 491 votes in favor and 37 votes against. 25/11/2019
View Hong Kong protesters are angry. And mainlanders like me are paying the price ǀ View Hong Kong wants its freedom, and I understand this goal. But I hope protesters do not mimic the behavior of the people they are fighting against. 17/10/2019
Russia Holy water and Kinder eggs — the world's weirdest import restrictions Russia wants to ban imports of meat and dairy products for personal use but other countries around the world have some stranger import restrictions. 05/06/2019
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
no comment Watch: Waterspout swirls near Singapore shore A massive waterspout surprised Singapore on Saturday (May 11) morning. 11/05/2019
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
world news Evaluating the Trump-Kim Singapore summit Evaluating the Trump-Kim Singapore summit: who gave up what - and by how much? 12/06/2018
