Singapore diplomat: ‘All systems go’ for Trump-Kim summit

BEIJING -- Singapore's foreign minister says it's "all systems go" for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to be held in the Southeast Asian city-state next week. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said ... ( read original story ...)

Kim Jong Un impersonator says detained at Singapore airport

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - An Australian comedian known for impersonating North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he was detained by Singapore’s authorities on Friday and questioned about his political views, before being allowed into the country. The incident ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Postcard: Double trouble and media frenzy

He reminded them that Singapore exercises "very strict government power," which ... Most of the mainstream media are controlled by government-linked companies and independent news websites are wary of strict defamation laws that government leaders have ... ( read original story ...)

Tightly Guarded, Singapore Battens Down for a Summit Meeting

SINGAPORE — For a couple of world leaders looking to get away to work on their relationship, Singapore has some obvious advantages. On the law and order front, bullhorns, banners, drones and spray paint have all been banned around the resort island where ... ( read original story ...)

Dennis Rodman to lend support in Singapore

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman said on Friday he will be heading to Singapore for the planned June 12 summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Former NBA star Dennis Rodman said on Friday he will be heading to ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore summit site run by family with Trump-like ambition

WASHINGTON — The Singapore coastal hotel where President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un plan to meet on June 12 is overseen by a wealthy Singapore family whose real estate development firm is pushing into the competitive upscale resort ... ( read original story ...)

Trump-Kim creations on the menu as Singapore chefs mark summit

From "El Trumpo" and "Rocket Man" tacos to the "Bromance" cocktail, restaurants and bars in food-crazy Singapore are rolling out weird and wonderful creations to mark the approaching U.S.-North Korea summit. The affluent city-state prides itself on its ... ( read original story ...)

Tightly Guarded, Singapore Battens Down for a Summit

SINGAPORE — For a couple of world leaders looking to get away to work on their relationship, Singapore has some obvious advantages. On the law and order front, bullhorns, banners, drones and spray paint have all been banned around the resort island where ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore arrests ahead of Trump-Kim talks

Police said they were called to the residence on Thursday afternoon. Two men working for South Korean broadcaster KBS were arrested and two others are under investigation. About 3,000 journalists are expected in Singapore for talks between President Trump ... ( read original story ...)