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Watch: Singapore's dazzling i Light festival returns

This year's i Light festival in Singapore comes with the theme "A New Wave" and has 14 installations including Glacier Dreams, a large-scale projection on the facade of the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands by Turkish-American media artist Refik Anadol.

Singapore

Singapore executes man accused of coordinating cannabis delivery

Singapore on Wednesday executed a man accused of coordinating a cannabis delivery, despite pleas for clemency from his family and protests from activists that he was convicted on weak evidence.

Singapore

Singapore to decriminalise gay sex, says prime minister

PM Lee said the repeal of the old Penal Code entry would be limited and that the government would amend the constitution to ensure that there could be no constitutional challenge to allow same-sex marriage.

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Singapore's i Light Festival is back after a 2-year hiatus

Fireflies', an inflatable whale and colourful artworks for Singapore's festival of lights to encourage sustainability.

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Singapore temple offers pet blessings for Buddhist festival

Hundreds of Buddhists brought their pet dogs, cats, rabbits and even crustaceans to a temple in Singapore on Saturday to receive blessings from monks and nuns.

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See how this startup in Singapore is turning tofu water into wine

A Singapore-based startup is turning wastewater from tofu into sustainable wine.

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Singaporeans hold vigil for Malaysians facing execution

Hundreds of Singaporeans hold a candlelight vigil to protest the looming execution of two Malaysians convicted of drug offences

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.

Ecotech

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.

Moments

Portugal to Singapore: This could be the world's longest train journey

Is travelling so far by rail even possible?

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.

Earth News

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Moments

Singapore Airlines' new sonic signature is inspired by flowers

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

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.

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'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.

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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.