Aunties to play matchmakers for single Americans: Singapore’s new tourism campaign replaces dating apps | World News

[ad_1] Singapore has launched a state-backed tourism campaign inviting single Americans to step away from dating apps and try human-led matchmaking, with so-called “aunties” selecting their first date instead of algorithms. The initiative, titled “Aunties, Not Algorithms,” is run by the Singapore Tourism Board and targets US residents aged 21 and above who are frustrated […]

Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron Arrives at Singapore’s Changi Naval Base

[ad_1] The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) arrived at Singapore’s Changi Naval Base on January 15. The squadron includes INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and the Indian Coast Guard ship Sarathi. This visit forms part of a training deployment in the Southeast Indian Ocean region. The visit holds special significance as 2026 is […]

‘Dishonourable’: Singapore’s Indian-origin opposition leader under fire for ‘lying’; to face parliament debate

[ad_1] Pritam Singh. (Photo credit: Workers Party website) Singapore’s Parliament will discuss next week if Indian-origin opposition leader Pritam Singh should keep his role. This comes after Singh was found guilty and fined for lying to a parliamentary committee. The debate, set for January 12, was proposed by Leader of the House Indranee Rajah through […]

Lawrence Wong retains power in Singapore’s general election, wins 87 of 97 seats

[ad_1] Prime Minister Lawrence Wong‘s People’s Action Party (PAP) achieved a decisive victory in Singapore’s General Election on Saturday, winning 87 out of 97 parliamentary seats, according to local media. The party sought a fresh mandate amidst economic uncertainties stemming from US trade tariffs. Since Singapore’s independence in 1965, the PAP has maintained continuous governance.On […]

Singapore’s long-ruling party seeks stronger election victory in test for new prime minister

[ad_1] Singapore (File Photo AP) SINGAPORE: Singaporeans will vote Saturday in a general election that is set to return to power the city-state’s long ruling party, and it will be closely watched as a gauge of public confidence in Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s leadership. The People’s Action Party has won every election since the Asian […]