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CNNMoney: Follow the money ... to Singaporeupdated: Thu May 24 2012 14:27:00

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Call for action as Singapore maids fall to their deathsupdated: Wed May 23 2012 04:31:00

It's an annual tragedy in Singapore: domestic maids falling to their deaths from high rise apartments, often while carrying out duties such as cleaning outside windows.

Singapore maids fall to their deathsupdated: Wed May 23 2012 04:31:00

CNN's Liz Neisloss reports on efforts to improve worker safety after nine Singapore maids fell to their deaths this year.

Get more from your Singapore stop overupdated: Thu Mar 15 2012 07:28:00

CNN's Richard Quest gives you tips on how to experience more during your Singapore stop over.

Singapore stopover: Make the most of your travel timeupdated: Thu Mar 15 2012 07:28:00

Airport stopovers are seldom the highlight of any business traveler's journey.

Spectacular hotel rooftop poolsupdated: Mon Feb 27 2012 07:33:00

The Skypark pool atop the Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore might be one of the most magnificent pools on earth: It's an infinity-edged oasis 650 feet above ground with a mind-blowing view of the city's skyline. It's part of a massive rooftop entertainment platform perched atop three skyscrapers.

Carbon tax dominates Singapore air showupdated: Fri Feb 17 2012 22:42:00

CNN's Liz Neisloss reports from the Singapore air show on the debate over the European Union's carbon tax scheme.

Battle for the skies at Singapore Airshow updated: Mon Feb 06 2012 22:41:00

Aerobatic stunt teams will provide Singapore's international airshow with entertainment, but the real dogfights for billion dollar contracts take place behind closed doors.

Australian trainer Freedman eyes Singapore Gold Cup gloryupdated: Sat Nov 12 2011 14:45:00

The sun is not yet up over Singapore's Kranji Racecourse but Michael Freedman's day has already started. "Most days I'm up just before 5 o'clock," the genial Australian explains. "I get to the stables just before half past five and the track opens at 6 o'clock. It's a little different to how they do it back home or in Europe but we have to start early because of the heat here."

Little rest for Singapore's silent army updated: Mon Oct 31 2011 05:01:00

The list of house rules make it clear what one Singaporean working mother expects of her new maids.

Singapore considers extradition review of suspected conspiratorsupdated: Wed Oct 26 2011 12:49:00

Singapore authorities said Wednesday they are reviewing a U.S. request for the extradition of four men believed to be part of a conspiracy in which electronic components from the United States were sent to Iran and ended up in explosives in Iraq.

Latest F1 standings after Singapore GPupdated: Mon Sep 26 2011 13:08:00

Sebastian Vettel sealed his ninth win of the 2011 Formula One season in Singapore on Sunday, and the Red Bull driver is now just one point away from becoming the sport's youngest double world champion.

Singapore elects new president after recountupdated: Sat Aug 27 2011 22:54:00

In a country where electoral outcomes are for the most part a foregone conclusion, the race for Singapore's next president became a relative nail-biter. But in the end, Tony Tan -- a former deputy prime minister -- was declared the winner.

Singaporeans will vote for Tan, but which one?updated: Thu Aug 18 2011 04:26:00

Singapore's presidential candidates may all share the same name -- the common Chinese surname of Tan -- but with four candidates now officially in the race, this presidential election is the most contested in Singapore's history.

Singapore court upholds conviction against British authorupdated: Fri May 27 2011 04:00:00

A Singapore court on Friday rejected an appeal by a British author against a conviction for contempt of court over a book that criticized the justice system.

Singapore political stalwarts resignupdated: Sat May 14 2011 13:52:00

Singapore's first two prime ministers on Saturday resigned from the Cabinet in a suprise announcement, saying the time had come for a "younger generation to carry Singapore forward."

Ruling party returned to power in Singaporeupdated: Sat May 07 2011 23:05:00

Singapore's ruling party was returned to power in general elections Saturday, despite the strongest challenge to date from the opposition.

How Singapore is making sure it doesn't run out of waterupdated: Thu Apr 07 2011 07:16:00

It may be one of the most developed nations in Southeast Asia, but on the densely packed urban island of Singapore, a simple glass of water doesn't come cheap, or easy.

Sewage brings clean water to Singaporeupdated: Thu Apr 07 2011 07:16:00

CNN's Liz Neisloss reports on how Singapore is making sure it doesn't run out of clean water.

Singapore PM: Reproduce in Year of Rabbitupdated: Thu Feb 03 2011 01:49:00

As Singaporeans usher in the Year of the Rabbit, Singapore's prime minister hopes citizens will follow the fertile animal's example and reproduce.

Fortune: Real estate speculator alert! Singapore is hot.updated: Fri Dec 10 2010 12:07:00

Virtually every high-end Singapore real estate agent has an anecdote about the immense wealth of Chinese clients. China's business elite is coming in flocks, they say, and buying in flocks as well. If one CEO ponies up for a $15 million abode, his buddies do the same.

Singapore Airlines Cargo is 20th to plead guilty to price-fixingupdated: Tue Nov 30 2010 13:14:00

Singapore Airlines Cargo on Tuesday became the 20th air carrier to be charged in a massive ongoing global investigation into air cargo price-fixing, the Justice Department announced.

Distressed plane lands in Singapore after debris found on islandupdated: Thu Nov 04 2010 06:05:00

A Qantas plane that had one of its four engines shut down mid-flight landed safely in Singapore on Thursday morning, the airline said.

Survey ranks world corruptionupdated: Tue Oct 26 2010 21:33:00

CNN's Ralitsa Vassileva breaks down the results of a survey on perceived world corruption levels.

Singapore: American arrested for criminal complaintupdated: Fri Oct 22 2010 12:36:00

An American businessman was arrested in Singapore for a series of criminal complaints against him -- not for overstaying his visa as his legal defense team claims, according to a Singapore embassy spokesman.

Wife of Singapore's founder diesupdated: Sat Oct 02 2010 09:03:00

The wife of Singapore's first prime minister died at her home Saturday at the age of 89.

Singapore's founding father hospitalizedupdated: Thu Sep 30 2010 00:39:00

Lee Kuan Yew, who is widely credited with molding Singapore into one of the world's most prosperous countries, has been admitted to the hospital, officials said.

Is the Airbus A380 really that different?updated: Tue Jul 13 2010 21:07:00

When Singapore Airlines first started flying the Airbus A380 in 2007, it was still a big question mark whether the aircraft would be a hit with passengers.

Malaysia arrests terrorism manhunt targetupdated: Fri May 08 2009 03:22:00

A terrorism suspect -- whose 2008 escape from Singapore launched a global manhunt -- has been arrested in Malaysia, according to authorities there.

Singapore sees India, China role growingupdated: Tue Mar 31 2009 17:41:00

The current global economic downturn will change the worldwide power structure, giving China and India a stronger role to play in the future, Singapore's foreign minister said Tuesday.

Singapore's economy shrinksupdated: Wed Feb 25 2009 23:19:00

Singapore's economy shrank by 4.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008, the Ministry of Trade and Industry said Thursday, as it forecast the economy would contract between 2 and 5 percent this year.

Singapore economy to shrink in 2009updated: Wed Jan 21 2009 03:26:00

Singapore's Gross Domestic Product is expected to shrink as much as 5 percent in 2009, far more than the 1 to 2 percent contraction predicted earlier this month, the government said.

The island paradise built on a garbage dumpupdated: Tue Jan 06 2009 11:42:00

Garbage dumps are generally not associated with thriving coral reefs, vast mangrove plantations and rare bird species.

Singapore: Debate highlightsupdated: Mon Jan 05 2009 04:57:00

In the stylishly minimal surroundings of Singapore's Red Dot design museum, architect and innovative-thinker Cameron Sinclair opened the second Principal Voices debate of 2008 with a clear statement: "There is a lot of 'design for bad' out there."

CNNMoney: Study: Singapore is No. 1 spot in the world for small businessesupdated: Wed Sep 10 2008 18:38:00

Singapore, New Zealand and the United States have the world's friendliest business climates for small companies, according to a World Bank report released this week.

Time.com: Legalizing the Organ Trade? updated: Tue Aug 19 2008 04:00:00

Facing a shortage of kidneys and long hospital waiting lists, Singapore ponders going where few countries have gone before: legalizing the buying and selling of organs

Time.com: Singapore Mulls Legal Kidney Tradingupdated: Mon Jul 21 2008 15:00:00

Singapore is considering legalizing kidney trading to help meet demand for kidney transplants, the city-state's health minister said Monday

Time.com: Oil Steady in Asia Near $135updated: Thu Jul 17 2008 02:15:00

Oil was steady Thursday in Asia after plummeting more than $10 a barrel in the previous two sessions as evidence mounted that record prices are slowing U.S. demand

Singapore: Terror suspect fled toiletupdated: Fri Feb 29 2008 12:55:00

A suspected terror leader has fled from a detention center in Singapore after asking to use the toilet, Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng has admitted.

Fortune: A telecom takedown in the Far Eastupdated: Tue Dec 11 2007 05:35:00

It was a hot, sticky day in Jakarta, especially for visiting officials of Singapore's state-owned Temasek Holdings. They sweated for nearly four hours on Nov. 19, as Indonesia's competition commission completed its six-month probe into the country's mobile-phone sector, where Singapore companies own major stakes in two operators that between them control 85 percent of a $6 billion market.

Airline grounds mile-high passionsupdated: Fri Nov 02 2007 07:00:00

Applicants to the Mile-High Club, whose members claim amorous encounters at altitude, could be forgiven for having their excitement aroused by the prospect of a ride on the first A380 superjumbo passenger jet.

Question of the Week: Landfillsupdated: Mon Oct 08 2007 05:03:00

The government of Singapore is currently endorsing a campaign to boost its recycling levels to 60 percent by 2012 (up from its 2005 levels of 49 percent). Their final target however is an ambitious "zero landfill" status, which they hope to achieve by ultimately recycling all the waste produced in the city-state.

Business 2.0: The hijack-proof truckupdated: Thu Oct 04 2007 08:41:00

You can't go far wrong in a truck equipped with an Astrata box. The device, half the size of a cigarette pack, can be wired into anything that moves - truck, car, shipping container - to head off nearly every conceivable type of disaster.

CNNMoney: Best for business: Singaporeupdated: Wed Sep 26 2007 07:17:00

For the second year in a row, Singapore was ranked the world's easiest place to do business, followed by New Zealand and the United States, the World Bank's annual "Doing Business" report said Wednesday.

I-Reporters capture video from Indonesian quakeupdated: Thu Sep 13 2007 09:48:00

An earthquake struck Wednesday off the western Indonesian coast, killing at least nine people, said a spokesman for the country's Social Affairs Department. I-Reporters sent in their stories, photos and video.

Latest Travel Newsupdated: Sun Aug 26 2007 23:34:00

SINGAPORE AIRLINES' A380 AUCTION

Latest Business Travel Newsupdated: Sun Aug 26 2007 23:02:00

SINGAPORE AIRLINES' A380 AUCTION

Singapore: World's fastest walkersupdated: Wed May 02 2007 05:42:00

Pedestrians all over the world are moving faster than a decade ago, according to scientists who have conducted a study into the pace at which people walk.

SI.com: 3 Australians and a Scot qualify for Britishupdated: Thu Mar 29 2007 01:00:00

SINGAPORE (AP) -- Lam Chih Bing was among five golfers to qualify for the British Open, becoming only the second golfer from Singapore to qualify for the only major outside of the United States.

Fortune: Singapore Stumblesupdated: Wed Mar 15 2006 17:06:00

Is Ho Ching losing her touch? That's what some are asking about Temasek Holdings' formidable chief executive after a string of embarrassing setbacks.

Singapore boosts security with techupdated: Tue May 24 2005 06:39:00

From monitoring its hazardous waste to keeping track of all computer activity, Singapore is one of the most security-conscious places in the world.

Singapore a hit with medical touristsupdated: Thu Feb 24 2005 04:30:00

To Californian resident Eva Dang, Dr. William's Chong central clinic looks like any other office near her home.

CNNMoney: Telecoms try to enter Asian marketsupdated: Tue Sep 14 2004 07:12:00

A group of leading U.S. and European telecom providers are joining together to lobby Asian governments to open their markets to outsiders, according to a published report.

Dynasty returns to Singapore helmupdated: Thu Aug 12 2004 00:39:00

Singapore has sworn in the son of founding father and architect Lee Kuan Yew as the state's new prime minister in a colorful ceremony.

Singaporeans 'restless, disenchanted'updated: Thu Aug 12 2004 00:38:00

It's quietly called the nanny state, among other things, by Singapore's disenchanted.

Changing of the guard in Singaporeupdated: Mon Aug 09 2004 23:37:00

In a final speech to the nation, Singapore's outgoing Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong declared his "chapter closed."

Singapore Air makes longest flightupdated: Tue Jun 29 2004 06:19:00

Singapore Airlines has completed the world's longest commercial passenger flight, touching down in Newark, New Jersey after a flight of more than 18.5 hours from Singapore.

Fortune: E-Mail at 35,000 Feetupdated: Mon Oct 30 2000 00:01:00

One of the last remaining refuges from the onslaught of electronic mail is about to disappear. Beginning in late November, Singapore Airlines will test a new system to allow business- and first-cla...

Fortune: PORTFOLIO TALK LOOK TO THE FAR EAST AND LATIN AMERICAupdated: Mon Nov 15 1993 00:01:00

As befits a man born in Holland, the first foreign stock Maurits E. Edersheim bought when he was a young investor on Wall Street was Royal Dutch/Shell. That was in the late 1940s, when only the int...

Fortune: THE BATTLE FOR ASIAupdated: Mon Nov 01 1993 00:01:00

AN EXTRAORDINARY arena of growth in a listless global economy. A battleground for the competition between the U.S. and Japan. This is booming, ambitious East Asia. America and Japan have slowed dow...

Fortune: RIDING ASIA'S TOP TIGERupdated: Mon Aug 12 1991 00:01:00

One after another, foreign economies are slowing down. But not Singapore's. This tiny country, only one-fifth the size of Rhode Island, is in full swing. Bolstered by a solid middle class, low infl...

Fortune: SINGAPORE GOES GLOBALupdated: Mon Jul 15 1991 00:01:00

Singapore has surfaced as the Kuwait of Southeast Asia: a small country (pop. 2.7 million) with billions of dollars of hard cash for investment overseas. Conservative estimates place the republic's...

Fortune: SINGAPORE'S STAR IS ON THE RISE updated: Mon Nov 13 1989 00:01:00

The news reached Hong Kong on a muggy July morning, as shock waves from the Tiananmen Square massacre were still reverberating: Singapore was relaxing its immigration rules. Almost immediately anxi...

Fortune: THE NEW POWERS OF ASIA The rise of Pacific nations causes doomsayers to see calamity for the West. A closer look reveals new oppupdated: Mon Mar 28 1988 00:01:00

IN A FLASH, it seems, they have gone from scruffy, dependent countries to well-off producers of shoes, clothes, and transistor radios to wealthy powerhouses that appear to turn out the best of ever...

Fortune: Royalty in Texas, Brains in Singapore, Correlations in Congress, and Other Matters. The Emperor's Brainupdated: Mon Mar 14 1988 00:01:00

Still picking arguments with people who insist that deep down inside everybody is the same as everybody else, we come now to the slightly touchy subject of brainy Asian-Americans. Oddly enough, the...

Money Magazine: Going Global Financial boundaries are falling, opportunities growing.updated: Fri May 01 1987 00:01:00

Stand back, the old line goes, and gain perspective. So to gain global perspective -- the prime requisite for a global investor -- one must, of course, stand way back, indeed back far enough to see...

Fortune: A HARD LANDING AWAITS SINGAPORE The economy shrank in 1985 after two decades of 9% annual growth. Other Asian highfliers stalledupdated: Mon Jan 20 1986 00:01:00

LIKE ANY GOOD FATHER, the government of Singapore knows when it's time to back off and let the children run the business -- to struggle, stumble, and with luck succeed. And like any good father, th...

Fortune: THIS SON JUST MIGHT DESERVE TO RISE updated: Mon Jan 20 1986 00:01:00

If he weren't the boss's son, Lee Hsien Loong probably wouldn't be a minister of Singapore at the age of 33. But he almost certainly could have made it into the cabinet eventually. The son of Prime...

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