Chin Han talks Mortal Kombat II's multiple endings strategy, learning to surf during production strikes, and why Asian representation in film has improved since 2007. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore executions touch 22-year high on drug, murder offences
International pressure on the island nation to reconsider its death penalty for drug offences has been growing, particularly from human rights organisations.
$3b money laundering case: 8 companies in Singapore blacklisted over their links to 2 fugitives
Eight companies in Singapore have been blacklisted and barred from business dealings over their links to two fugitives who allegedly played key roles in the S$3 billion money laundering ca... Read ...
Marcos family scandal, Singapore becomes Plan B for Chinese travellers: 7 Asia highlights
From election loss for Malaysia’s Anwar to Pakistan’s young feeling sidelined, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
$3b money laundering case: Companies linked to 2 fugitives blacklisted in Singapore
Eight companies in Singapore have been blacklisted and barred from business dealings over their links to two fugitives who allegedly played key roles in the $3 billion money laundering case.In a reply ...
More Chinese tourists expected in Singapore over next few months – here’s what it means
In light of an ongoing political spat between Japan and China, over 490,000 flight tickets from China to Japan have been cancelled. If you’re travelling to the Land of the Rising Sun in the next ...
Singapore Pools Toto: Group 2 winner pockets over $260K
However, the 1 December draw did see a lucky winning ticket walk away with the Group 2 share of $261,108. The winning numbers for the draw were 2, 10, 24, 35, 45, and 49 while the additional number ...
DBS, OCBC and others owed $306m by Singapore car-sharing service Shariot and related firms
A group of 18 related companies, including Autobahn Rent A Car and car-sharing service Shariot, have applied to the High Court for a six-month moratorium to halt creditor actions, including the ...
Singapore to open embassy in Mexico City in 2026 as part of deepening ties
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced this on his first state visit to Mexico. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore executes three men for drug offences over two days
Singapore hanged three people for drug offences last week, bringing the total number of executions to 17 this year - the highest since 2003. These come a week before a constitutional challenge against ...
Singapore secondary schools to ban use of smart devices during school hours from next year
Singapore will ban the use of smartphones and smartwatches in secondary schools, at all times, from next year. This includes during recess, co-curricular activities and enrichment lessons. The ...
Over $7 million in fines meted out for tax evasion at Singapore checkpoints from Jan-Oct 2025
The amount meted out was more than double the $3,471,043 imposed in the whole of 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Zero-drama’ Singapore is just the ticket for Chinese tourists snubbing Japan
Beijing's call to boycott Japan after Sanae Takaichi's remarks is benefiting Southeast Asian countries, travel agents say Amid the diplomatic fallout between Tokyo and Beijing, Hunanese accountant ...
Shu Qi’s directorial debut Girl opens Singapore film festival, ticket sales break records
SGIFF 2025 kicked off at Marina Bay Sands with Taiwanese star Shu Qi's drama Girl. The festival recorded 52% higher ticket sales compared to 2024, with Tony Leung and local films among the ...
Young and on the streets: Number of under-35s rough sleeping on the rise in Singapore
Jemina is one of the young and homeless in Singapore. Rough sleepers younger than 35 tend to be elusive and are not as easy to identify as the older ones because they do not sleep on the streets, said ...
Philippines’ Marcos seeks Singapore, Malaysia help over lawmaker-turned-fugitive’s jet, helicopters
The lawmaker is at the centre of a massive corruption scandal involving billions worth of “ghost projects”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.