Singapore

Super oil absorber developed to sop up spills

Singapore - A new super-absorbing material shows promise of sopping up oil leaks and toxic spills in five years, sparing coastlines devastating effects, a published report said on Monday.

Defence ministers establish protocols for disaster relief

Singapore  - Defence minister and senior officials from 27 countries agreed on "norms of behaviour" for offering disaster relief amid the slow pace of delivering international aid supplies to cyclo

Shark's fin won't be on menu at massive casino resort

Singapore - Shark's fin will not be served in the restaurants of a massive casino resort being built on Singapore's Sentosa island, but the controversial delicacy will be available to high rollers

Gambling bites ever younger victims in Singapore

Singapore - Singaporeans are starting to gamble at a younger age, triggering fears that the city-state could face a wave of betting addicts, a published study said on Thursday.

Singapore and Syria establish diplomatic relations

Singapore - Singapore and Syria have established diplomatic relations, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Local staff seen filling more senior posts in emerging markets

Local staff seen filling more senior posts in emerging markets

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