The price of life in Singapore, city of rules: 'It's a Faustian deal'

The GuardianThe price of life in Singapore, city of rules: 'It's a Faustian deal'The GuardianSuch a city would, probably, resemble Singapore, one of the wealthiest per capita metropolises on the planet – a city-state that gleams with abundant material goods. “Nothing goes wrong here,” says Eric, a German expat. “Which sort of means that ...

Singapore sends disaster victim identification team to Indonesia

Channel News AsiaSingapore sends disaster victim identification team to IndonesiaChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: A team of two forensic experts from the Health Sciences Authority and six Singapore Police Force officers will assist their Indonesian counterparts in identifying victims from the AirAsia flight QZ8501 crash. In a joint statement, the Civil ...

Errant cyclists on the rise in Singapore

Channel News AsiaErrant cyclists on the rise in SingaporeChannel News AsiaBicycles now account for about one per cent of trips made by commuters in Singapore and this number is set to grow. But even as the authorities move to improve infrastructure and facilities for cyclists, the number of offences involving this group of ...

Singapore on its way to becoming a Smart Nation

Channel News AsiaSingapore on its way to becoming a Smart NationChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: The upcoming Jurong Lake District is set to become the most futuristic part of Singapore in the years to come, as the Government has designated the district as a test bed for Smart Nation projects. The district is where more than 20 ...

2014, the year of New Power in Singapore?

The Online Citizen2014, the year of New Power in Singapore?The Online CitizenSingapore has predominately been based on 'old power' from independence into the 21^st century, where a top-down, wealth-driven structure dictates the way things are done for the entire population on the island. This is not unique to Singapore though ...

Five 2015 wishes for Singapore football

ESPNFC - Football News and Scores (blog)Five 2015 wishes for Singapore footballESPNFC - Football News and Scores (blog)2014 was a year to forget for Singapore football, both on the international and domestic front. From the S.League age restrictions debacle to the Lions' cruel exit as reigning champions in the AFF Suzuki Cup, Singapore needs to take a long, hard look ...

Plane reported missing on way from Indonesia to Singapore

WABC-TVPlane reported missing on way from Indonesia to SingaporeWABC-TVFlight QZ8501 lost communication with Jakarta's air traffic control at 7:24 a.m. Singapore time, about an hour before it was scheduled to land in Singapore, the Singapore Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement. The contact was lost about 42 ...