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Fort Canning Hill, Singapore
From the earliest days of settlement, this hill - originally known as Bukit Larangan or Forbidden Hill because it was reserved for royalty - was the seat of power.

Singapore: Kings of the hill
An ancient seat of power still presides over Singapore, finds Jim Eagles.

Singapore: From shopping fever to serene retreat
Even if you're not a shopper, Singapore might prove to be your downfall, writes Jill Worrall.

Singapore: Theme park fun for old and young
If you feel you've "done" Singapore in the past, it might be worth considering a return visit.

Don't miss: Singapore Airshow
Rated as one of the world's top three aviation events, the Singapore Airshow brings together the globe's aviation community to trade.

Asia the place to be for New Year's Eve
There's been a dramatic spike in cheap flight sales to Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore.

Singapore: More than glitz
Singapore also has an easier-on-the-plastic side, writes Kieran Nash.

Singapore: Getting high in the nicest possible way
At 282m, Altitude Bar is the highest point on Singapore island and the world's highest open-air bar.

Singapore: Fortune smiles on Asia's super-skyline
Superstition meets technology in stunning Singapore, writes Jim Eagles.

New Zealand student nabbed in drug bust
A young New Zealander has been arrested for allegedly using cannabis in Singapore, a nation known for its harsh penalties for drug offences. The student was one of 15 young people - mostly international students - arrested.

Netball: Silver Ferns pipped in nailbiter
Australia exacted a diabolically appropriate revenge for their Commonwealth Games loss with a 58-57 win over the Silver Ferns.

Netball: Silver Ferns through to final
The Silver Ferns fought off a determined English outfit to run out 49-34 winners in their world championship semifinal against England.