Syamil Sapari

Nov 23, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Syamil Sapari

Singapore A pair of peregrine falcons was recorded nesting in a recess high up on OCBC Centre at Chulia Street in 2024. While unsuccessful, some changes are in place ahead of their breeding season in 2025. New: You can now listen to articles. SINGAPORE: Peregrine falcons have been recorded nesting for the first time in Singapore - in the heart of its central business district, in a recess high up on OCBC Centre in Chulia Street.

Nov 10, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Natasha Ganesan |Syamil Sapari

Singapore This increases the complexity of the joint exercise, known as Exercise Trident, says the SAF lead for this year’s edition. New: You can now listen to articles. SHOALWATER BAY, Queensland: This year’s edition of Singapore and Australia’s flagship joint military exercise will see troops from both countries participating in two missions involving both jungle and urban environments for the first time.

Sep 11, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Fabian Koh |Syamil Sapari

SINGAPORE: Pope Francis touched down in Singapore on Wednesday afternoon (Sep 11), for the fourth and final stop of his visit to the region. The plane carrying the Vatican delegation landed on the Changi Airport tarmac around 2.50pm, arriving from the Timor-Leste capital of Dili. Pope Francis will be greeted by Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong and Ms Janet Ang, Singapore’s non-resident ambassador to the Vatican.

Oct 13, 2023 | channelnewsasia.com | Abigail Ng |Javier Lim |Syamil Sapari

SINGAPORE: Flash Coffee has shut its Singapore operations to focus on other markets, the company told CNA on Friday (Oct 13) in response to queries about its business here. The Singapore-based coffee chain had 11 outlets in Singapore, including one at Jurong Point where a sign on Thursday said employees were "on strike" over late salary payouts. "Contrary to reports, our staff in Singapore are not on 'strike’," the company said.

Sep 30, 2023 | channelnewsasia.com | Syamil Sapari |Lakeisha Leo |Aslam Shah

SINGAPORE: A food bazaar, a festival village and the holding of a fashion show are some of the new elements that visitors can look forward to at this year's annual Deepavali light-up in Little India. About 5 million visitors are expected to bathe in the sights and sounds of the annual light display, organised by the Little India Shop Owners and Heritage Association (LISHA), until Dec 3.