China hardened its position on contentious security issues in the Indo-Pacific region at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore last weekend, as Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun criticized some ...
Singapore’s Eu Yan Sang acquired by Japanese consortium for US$516 million
SINGAPORE: A Japanese consortium has completed the acquisition of Singapore-based traditional Chinese medicine company Eu Yang Sang International for S$695 million (US$516 million). The consortium of ...
Singapore slams opposition claims linking Covid vaccines to excess deaths
The opposition People's Power Party claimed Singapore has been experiencing 'exceptionally high excess deaths' since vaccines were introduced in 2021 Its Facebook post was categorically rejected by ...
China’s Tiger Brokers Eyes Singapore’s Riches to Propel Growth
China’s Tiger Brokers is setting its sights on Singapore’s riches for a revenue boost as it continues to shift away from its home market after a regulatory crackdown. The firm, formally known as Up Fintech Holding Ltd., is hoping to double its revenue ...
Daily Cuts – Why Singapore is warming up faster compared to the rest of the world
Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Dimple Rana, Microclimate and Urban Heat Specialist, Arup, about why our island has been warming up faster compared to the rest of the world.
Singapore hotel rates, other indicators fall in April from Taylor Swift-driven highs in March
SINGAPORE - Singapore hotels’ average room rate (ARR) dropped month on month in April, in line with the fall in tourism arrivals, Singapore Tourism Board data showed on June 4. ARR in April slipped ...
Singapore unlikely to attract large data centre investments despite new roadmap: Fitch
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Beyond Shell’s refinery sale, Singapore’s oil industry faces more existential questions
ON MAY 8, global oil giant Shell announced that it was selling its Singapore assets on Pulau Bukom and Jurong Island. Following the announcement, market watchers were quick to say that the deal does not compromise Singapore’s status as an oil hub.
When is Singapore’s next general election? Political buzz sparks polls gear-up
The election boundaries committee had yet to be convened as of May 31, but analysts haven’t ruled out a September election based on past timelines.
Airlines to tighten seatbelt rules and use AI to predict turbulence after Singapore Airlines incident, Emirates boss says
Three major incidents involving turbulence in a week, including the death of a passenger on a flight, have led to a renewed focus on safety.
Singapore singles shun dating apps, a visual guide to severe flight turbulence: 5 weekend reads you may have missed
From singles in Singapore to a Hong Kong culinary classic, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Conflicting US-China Defense Strategies Dominate Singapore Forum
Global defense leaders descending on Singapore this weekend confronted conflicting visions of the region: the US touted expanding military exercises and partnerships across the Indo-Pacific, while China criticized “outside forces” for interfering with peace and stability.
Passenger injured on Singapore Airlines plane that left man dead says he can’t work after turbulent flight
A passenger onboard the turbulent Singapore Airlines flight that left one Brit dead says he won’t be able to keep working as an engineer after suffering life-changing injuries. Bradley Richards, 29, was left with six fractures in his spine and neck and internal bleeding.
Zelensky meets with Singapore’s president to discuss bilateral relations
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Singapore’s clear stance on the war in Ukraine and discussed prospects of bilateral relations with his Singaporean counterpart, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the President's Office said.
Singapore and Ukraine sign air deal during President Zelensky’s visit
SINGAPORE – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and Singaporean investors on June 2, as his trip to speak at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2024 also doubled up as a working visit ...
In Singapore, China Warns U.S. While Zelensky Seeks Support
Shangri-La Dialogue became a stage for competing demands on U.S. global power, including the war in Ukraine and tensions over Taiwan.