Tag: Singapore
Static claim on Webber's car dismissed
A claim by Formula One team Red Bull that static electricity from an underground train forced Mark Webber out of last month's Singapore Grand Prix has proven to be unfounded.[MORE]
'Buckle up' warning after Qantas mid-air drama
A mid-air drama in which 46 Qantas passengers were injured has prompted a seatbelt warning from CASA.[MORE]
Qantas passengers arrive in Perth after mid-air ordeal
Qantas passengers have arrived in Perth after a terrifying mid-air ordeal.[MORE]
Red Bull blames tram for Webber's woes
Red Bull has identified a tram as the likely culprit for Mark Webber's retirement in last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.[MORE]
Veteran Singapore politician dies
Singapore veteran opposition politician JB Jeyaretnam has died from from heart failure.[MORE]
Alonso wins drama-filled Singapore GP
Fernando Alonso won his first race in a year in a drama-filled Singapore Grand Prix overnight.[MORE]
Massa beats Hamilton to Singapore pole
Ferrari's Felipe Massa has clinched pole position for the inaugural Singapore Grand Prix, qualifying quickest under floodlights for Formula One's first night-time race.[MORE]
Webber unhurt in Singapore crash
Australia's Mark Webber walked away unscathed after crashing in opening practice for the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix overnight.[MORE]
Hamilton oozing confidence despite appeal failure
World championship leader Lewis Hamilton insists the drama of his Belgium Grand Prix appeal has not affected his preparations for Singapore, saying he is oozing confidence.[MORE]
Aust 'express interest' in new trade group
Officials in New York for a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly say Australia has expressed interest in joining an Asia-Pacific group that is seeking to break down tariff barriers.[MORE]
Smith on lobbying blitz for UN Security Council seat
Australia is stepping up its lobbying campaign to win a seat on the United Nations Security Council.[MORE]
China Starbucks cuts milk drinks after poison deaths
Starbucks has stopped serving drinks with milk in many Chinese outlets as a crisis over poisoned dairy products that has left four babies dead and thousands of others sick spiralled.[MORE]
Scott sets up foundation to help Asian youth
Australian golfer Adam Scott has launched a Singapore-based Asia Foundation to offer underprivileged youth in the region opportunities to fulfill their potential.[MORE]
Qantas urged to cut fuel surcharge
Consumer advocates have urged Qantas to consider reducing its fuel surcharge in the wake of falling jet fuel costs.[MORE]
Singapore 'on verge of hand, foot and mouth outbreak'
Singapore is on the verge of a hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak, the Straits Times reported, quoting Government health officials.[MORE]
Singapore to ease ban on political films
Singapore, which currently bans political films and demonstrations, may ease curbs on both to keep up with the spread of video and other free expression on the internet.[MORE]
China crushes Singapore for women's team gold
China has stormed past Singapore to win the women's team table tennis gold medal, but there was consolation for the runners-up in taking the city-state's first Olympic medal in 48 years.[MORE]
Rudd encourages military, education ties with Singapore
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has used his visit to Singapore to push for greater cooperation between Australia and Singapore's military[MORE]
High Singapore dollar impacts upon Optus parent company
The rise of the Singapore dollar against the US dollar has affected the fortunes of South East Asia's largest phone company, Singapore Telecommunications.[MORE]
Rudd in Singapore to discuss defence, trade
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will focus on defence, national security and trade when he meets political and business leaders in Singapore today.[MORE]
Singaporean who allegedly bought drugs from Lloyd jailed
A Singaporean man who confessed to buying drugs from ABC foreign correspondent Peter Lloyd has been jailed for 10 months, ahead of the journalist's trial, a court official said.[MORE]
Croc in Singapore park sparks hunt
A crocodile seen in a suburban park in densely populated Singapore has sparked a hunt by authorities.[MORE]
Rudd to visit S Korea, Singapore
The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced he will visit South Korea and Singapore after he attends the Beijing Olympic games this weekend.[MORE]
Phelps 'in the form of his life'
Michael Phelps says he has never felt better as he attempts to win an unprecedented eight Olympic gold medals.[MORE]
Slingers needed NBL help with travel costs
The Singapore Slingers say they may have remained in the National Basketball League, if they had received help with rising travel costs.[MORE]
