From hardship to hope, Singapore’s migrant poets find their voices
In dorms on Singapore’s fringes or employers’ backrooms, a growing number of migrant workers are using poetry to shed light on their hidden struggles and reconnect with their roots.
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52 WEEKS IN SINGAPORE
Upcoming and Ongoing Events:14 – 17 Mar: Singapore Urban Design Festival1 Apr – 12 May: World Gourmet Summit13-14 Apr: HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens16 May – 2 Jun: Singapore International Festival of Arts
52 WEEKENDS IN SINGAPORE
Upcoming Events:13 – 24 Mar: Festival of Fun14 – 17 Mar: Singapore Urban Design Festival1 Apr – 12 May: World Gourmet Summit13-14 Apr: HSBC Rugby Singapore Sevens
North Korea restoring rocket test site
North Korea has restored part of a rocket test site it began to dismantle after pledging to do so in the first US summit.
Keeping Singapore’s foodie culture alive
Leong Yuet Meng cannot walk more than 10 meters without assistance. Yet, the frail 90-year-old still runs a wanton noodle stall in downtown Singapore, selling at least 200 bowls on any given day.
Cambodia and Singapore police to enhance cooperation
Cambodia’s and Singapore’s police chiefs vow to enhance their cooperation.
Electronic goods sales up 30 percent last year
Sales of electronic products in the Kingdom rose sharply last year.
52 WEEKENDS IN SINGAPORE
Upcoming Events:4 – 17 Mar: Singapore Design Week13 – 24 Mar: Festival of Fun14 – 17 Mar: Singapore Urban Design Festival1 Apr – 12 May: World Gourmet Summit
Sichan and Sambo aim for greatness
A pair of Cambodian fighters will represent the kingdom this evening at ONE Championship: Call to Greatness.
Spotlight: Cruising From Singapore
There are several reasons why people go on a luxury cruise: a perfect trip on the ocean, an escape from the busy and hustle of the city life, a break from routine, to discover new…
52 WEEKENDS IN SINGAPORE
1 Feb – 28 Apr: Raffles in Southeast Asia: Revisiting the Scholar and Statesman – 4 – 17 Mar: Singapore Design Week – 9 Mar: Garden Beats – 13 – 24 Mar: Singapore Festival of Fun
Public bidding opens for 60-megawatt solar project
Private firms are called for a 60-megawatt solar plant project in Kampong Chhnang.
Cambodian dancers win praise in Singapore
Cambodian dancers have won praise from international guests and Singapore’s president and prime minister for their performance at the Chingay Parade in the island republic on February 15 and 16.
Cambodian dancers win praise in Singapore event
Cambodian dancers have won praise from international guests and Singapore’s president and prime minister for their performance
52 WEEKENDS IN SINGAPORE
Ongoing and outgoing events: 28 Jan – 24 Feb: Light to Night Festival 2019: Traces & Echoes
1 Feb – 28 April: Raffles in Southeast Asia: Revisiting the Scholar and Statesman
22 – 24 Feb: The MICHELIN Guide Street Food Festival
28 Feb – 3 Mar: HSBC Women’s World Championship 2019
Kingdom’s troupe leaves for Singapore
Performers yesterday left for Singapore to take part in the Chingay Parade to be held over the weekend.
Troupe leaves for Singapore to join Chingay parade
Cambodian performance team on Tuesday left for Singapore to participate in Chingay Parade which will be held this weekend.
52 Weekends in Singapore
There’s nothing better than being in a place where you can get both the rest you deserve and the chance to unleash that adventure-loving spirit you’ve been keeping in for so long.
SomJot wins SmartStart Cycle 2
After impressing a panel of judges at the grand final on Thursday evening, SomJot, an app that helps drivers find parking space, was selected as the winner of the SmartStart Young Innovator Programme Cycle 2 and was awarded a trip to Singapore.
52 WEEKENDS IN SINGAPORE
Upcoming Events: 28 Jan – 24 Feb: iLight Singapore Bicentennial Edition – 1 – 17 Feb: TOYBOX by Hasbro – 5 – 6 Feb: Chinese New Year – 15 – 16 Feb: Chingay Parade
Singapore–Malaysia relations seem to be in troubled waters
A territorial dispute is the latest in a series of irritants that have become a feature of Singapore–Malaysia relations since Mahathir Mohamad resumed power as prime minister.
Cambodia CPI stagnant: Transparency International
Cambodia’s score in Transparency International’s CPI slips by one point.
Troupe to join Chingay Parade in Singapore
A troupe of performers to take part in the Chingay Parade in Singapore on February 15.
SINGAPORE BICENTENNIAL
But the Singapore we know today didn’t happen overnight. In fact, like all other countries, this progressive island state has a storied history worth telling.
52 WEEKENDS IN SINGAPORE
Upcoming Events: 28 Jan – 24 Feb : iLight Singapore Bicentennial Edition – 3 – 10 Feb : River Hongbao –
5 – 6 Feb : Chinese New Year – 15 – 16 Feb : Chingay Parade
New key player in international trade
Despite some concerns, the revamped CPTPP which became a reality recently is a force for good in international trade. The next steps are to expand membership and to establish a small secretariat.
52 WEEKENDS IN SINGAPORE
Upcoming Events: 19 – 27 Jan : Singapore Art Week – 28 Jan – Feb 24 : iLight Singapore Bicentennial Edition –
3 – 10 Feb : River Hongbao – 5 – 6 Feb : Chinese New Year
52 WEEKENDS IN SINGAPORE
Upcoming Events: 19 -27 Jan : Singapore Art Week – 21 Jan : Thaipusam – 28 Jan – 24 Feb : iLight Singapore Bicentennial Edition – 19 Jan – 6 Mar : Chinese New Year Celebrations
52 WEEKENDS IN SINGAPORE
Ongoing and Upcoming Events: 19 – 27 Jan : Singapore Art Week – 14 Jan – 18 Jan : Pongal Festival – 21 Jan : Thaipusam – 28 Jan – 24 Feb : iLight Singapore Bicentennial Edition
Will Singapore’s next prime minister continue Lee Kuan Yew’s legacy?
Former finance minister Heng Swee Keat might have what it takes to be Singapore’s fourth prime minister. However, Fan Lei writes that there are concerns about his health and his limited diplomatic experience.
