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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has sent a condolence letter to Hong Kong chief executive John Lee, expressing sympathy on behalf of the Singapore government over the fatal fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.

The Singapore-flag has benefitted from large scale shifts of vessels by Seaspan and Pacific Basin from Hong Kong

Hong Kong firefighters make final search for survivors of Taipo fire, OCBC internet banking services restored, and more news and updates curated by Yahoo Singapore.

HONG KONG: Singapore will go for the win against Hong Kong in a winner-takes-all Asian Cup qualifier and not just be satisfied with one point, said Lions interim head coach Gavin Lee on Monday (Nov 16). Speaking at a pre-match press conference at the Kai Tak Stadium, Lee said that, like the hosts, Singapore want the victory on Tuesday.

SINGAPORE: Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo acknowledged that he "probably should have been more respectful" after being caught referring to Hong Kong players and fans as "idiots" following the Asian Cup qualifier between Singapore and Hong Kong on Nov 18.

David Neo privately messages Rosanna Law Shuk-pui to say sorry for disparaging remarks about city football team’s fans and players.

Acting Minister David Neo had also said in a social media post he “should have been more respectful” and “I take back what I said” after his remarks sparked criticism. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.

Just as the stakes are high on the pitch for the Asian Cup qualifier between Hong Kong and Singapore on Nov 18, the monetary rewards off the field are considerable too, with around a million dollars up for grabs for each side.

The projected increase in Singapore’s office rents could influence how companies allocate manpower between the two cities.