The Independent Singapore News Ultra-endurance athlete William Goodge has broken the world record for running across Australia in just 35 days.  The athlete was motivated by his mother’s fight with cancer and was supported by his father throughout the journey. Having a great support system, Goodge crossed the finish line in Sydney minutes after four […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News BEIJING: Home prices in central China’s key metropolises stayed fixed in April, indicating upward stability in the housing market after several months of turmoil and volatility, thanks to decreased borrowing charges and a heap of state-led actions to resuscitate the sector. Price movements and marginal drops Based on official figures issued […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: Singapore has topped the global Elite Quality Index (EQx) again in 2025, highlighting the city-state’s effective technocratic governance and institutional design. According to SMU Associate Professor Alwyn Lim, while Singapore’s elites have consistently created value for society rather than extracting it, its dependence on global integration poses challenges as deglobalisation […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News INTERNATIONAL: Today, the worldwide hunger predicament is getting worse at a frightening rate, with approximately 300 million people staggering on the brink of starvation, according to the latest Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) published by The Guardian. Monitoring severe food insecurity across 53 nations, the report discloses that 295.3 million […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News INTERNATIONAL: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that if he were a student today, the first thing he would take advantage of is learning artificial intelligence (AI) to build a successful career. Speaking on the Huge Conversations show with Cleo Abram in January, Mr Huang said, “The first thing I would do […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News MALAYSIA: Bernama reported that while artificial intelligence (AI) can take over repetitive tasks, experts say it still cannot replace humans in the workforce. Jaclyn Sim, senior manager of technical training at the BlackBerry Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, explained that AI lacks creative and analytical abilities that are unique to humans. “Think […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: A recent video from a former banker turned mom-blogger has stirred up quite the controversy. Earlier this month, Dianna Lee, whose social media bio describes her as “teaching you everything our mums should’ve taught us,” spoke up concerning her experiences as a woman educated at Raffles Girls’ School, one of […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: A woman took to social media to complain about an event where some people used a microphone and loudspeakers to seemingly address residents at a Housing & Development Board (HDB) block. This appears to have occurred on May 11, as a “Happy Mothers’ Day Banner” can be seen in a […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: Over the next 12 to 18 months, at least five firms from mainland China and Hong Kong are eyeing the Singapore Exchange (SGX) for initial public offerings (IPOs), dual listings, or share placements, according to four sources, as Chinese companies look to grow their presence in Southeast Asia amid ongoing […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: Look forward to Wednesday, May 21, when RASA, located in Republic Plaza, will host a pop-up comedy club for Gelato & Giggles. Trading dance music for punchlines, the club will present a star-studded international comedy night for the first time. Jocelyn Chia, a Singapore-raised, New York-based comedienne, will be the […]Continue reading