Singapore welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East, and the commitment under the ceasefire to restoring shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.The war, now in its ...
Singapore flags rising domestic security risks from West Asia conflict
Singapore has warned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia is heightening global security risks, including domestically, amid rising extremist threats ...
Singapore Government Offices Told to Rein in Air-Conditioning
Government facilities in Singapore will take steps to reduce electricity consumption to boost the nation’s energy resilience as the conflict in the Middle East tightens global energy supplies.
Singapore refuses to negotiate Hormuz passage as ‘matter of principle’
The shipping superpower that says it won’t negotiate Hormuz passage as a matter of principle - Southeast Asian nation says negotiating passage with Tehran will implicitly erode the Law of the Sea Trea ...
I Stayed at Singapore’s Most Iconic Hotel After Its $1.75-billion Renovation—Here’s What It Was Like
Since opening in 2010, Marina Bay Sands, or “MBS” as locals refer to it, has been a fixture of every postcard rack and travel brochure. Some book a stay solely to spend the day splashing in its ...
Vivian Balakrishnan: Singapore will not negotiate safe passage through Strait of Hormuz; US removes ‘inaccurate’ Singapore trade surplus claim as Govt heads to hearings …
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Singapore introduces $780 million package to cushion impact of Middle East war
By Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, April 7 (Reuters) - Singapore will deliver a support package worth almost S$1 billion ($780 million), including cash handouts and fuel vouchers, to offset the economic ...
Vivian Balakrishnan on why Singapore will not negotiate on tolls, safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
Singapore will not engage in negotiations for safe passage of ships or on toll rates because it goes against the right of transit passage set out in international law, said Minister for Foreign ...
Singapore will not negotiate for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz as matter of principle: Vivian
SINGAPORE: Singapore will not negotiate with Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as a matter of principle, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Tuesday (April 7) ...
Flying out of Singapore? You’re now limited to just two power banks from April 15
From April 15, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore is putting travellers on a strict power bank diet: those departing from Changi Airport Singapore will be limited to two power banks per ...
Singapore needs to be prepared for impact of war on Iran to persist for some time: DPM Gan
Electricity, transport and daily necessities are expected to become more expensive in Singapore, with the impact from the war on Iran likely lasting even after the conflict ends. Deputy Prime Minister ...
Singapore Unveils S$1 Billion Support, Flags Energy Supply Risk
Singapore unveiled around S$1 billion ($778 million) in enhanced support measures to cushion households and businesses from higher energy costs triggered by the war in Iran.
Singapore Unveils S$1 Billion in Measures to Address War Crisis
Singapore unveiled around S$1 billion ($778 million) in enhanced support measures to cushion households and businesses from higher energy costs triggered by the war in Iran.
Singapore’s Shanmugam slams Bloomberg’s ‘venomous’ emails in defamation hearing
Cabinet ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng are suing Bloomberg over an article mentioning their personal property deals.
Iran war to hurt Singapore’s growth and drive inflation higher; forecasts to be revised: Gan
Beyond the energy and chemicals sector, higher costs will hurt wider manufacturing, transport and travel, as well as domestic services Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s overall inflation for 2026 expected to rise amid ongoing Middle East conflict
Singapore's overall inflation for 2026 is expected to rise above the earlier projection of between 1 to 2 per cent because of the ongoing Middle East conflict.Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong — who ...