The people of Singapore celebrated 50 years of independence on Sunday, haling its growth from a poor colonial port to a wealthy metropolis. As fighter jets roared through the sky, tens of thousands ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HONG KONG — Veteran stage actor Lim Kay Tong has been cast in the upcoming “1965” in the key role of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s ...

Anticipating this autumn's 50th anniversary of Singapore's independence from Malaysia, the nation's Catholics gathered earlier this month to celebrate a Mass pledging the Church's support for the city ...

A howitzer fires a round as part of the 21-gun salute during the National Day celebrations in Singapore's Marina Bay, on Aug. 9, 2025. Singapore celebrated the 60th anniversary of its independence on ...

In his National Day speech, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong recalled the city-state's difficult origins, which saw it rise “from Third World to First World” thanks to determination and cohesion. Faced ...