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‘Nightmare at 37,000 feet’: One dead, 70 injured as Singapore Airlines flight from London hit by extreme turbulence

One person died and several others were injured when Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered severe turbulence while en route from London to Singapore but was forced to make an emergency landing in at Bangkok

Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore’s first new prime minister in 20 years

Lawrence Wong, 51, sworn in as Singapore’s first new prime minister in two decades on May 15, marking a significant milestone in the nation's leadership. Wong is only the fourth prime minister since Singapore gained independence in 1965, following a...

These are the most powerful passports in the world in 2023

Singapore took the prestigious lead in the latest Henley Passport Index 2023 rankings bringing an end to Japan's domination as the world's most powerful passport after a five-year reign.

Singapore Navy receives its first German-built Invincible-class submarine

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) welcomed the induction of the Invincible-class submarine, Impeccable, in a homecoming ceremony held at RSS Singapura-Changi Naval Base on July 20.

Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways win big at 2023 World Airline Awards

Singapore Airlines has once again clinched the prestigious World's Best Airline award at the 2023 World Airline Awards, marking the fifth time to be recognized as the Airline of the Year in the 23-year history of the awards.

Defense and security leaders discuss key issues at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

Senior officials from approximately 24 major intelligence agencies around the world recently convened in a covert meeting during the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, according to five anonymous sources who spoke with Reuters. These meetings, organized by the Singapore...

Singapore to acquire eight more F-35B jets, expanding its fleet to 12

Singapore plans to purchase eight additional Lockheed Martin F-35B fighter jets

Singapore PM says ‘almost half’ of Indian parliamentarians have criminal charges

India objects to PM Lee's comments about the country's parliamentarians

Robot patrolling Singapore park to remind people of social distancing

The initial trial will last for two weeks

Singapore Airlines resumes world’s longest flight to New York

Passengers all set for world's longest flight to New York from Singapore Singapore Airlines is resuming world's longest flight route from Singapore to New York’s Newark airport, a “great circle” distance of 9,529 miles. Flight SQ 22 is due to depart...

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ASEAN Express to boost Malaysia’s trade connectivity with China and Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s trade connectivity with Southeast Asia and China received a boost with the launch of the ASEAN Express, an international freight train connecting Malaysia to Thailand, Laos, and China.