U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with his Australian counterpart Richard Marles in Singapore on Friday.
Chinese tourist says fined $155 by Singapore hotel for bringing in durian
A Chinese tourist has claimed she was fined S$200 (US$155) by her hotel in Singapore after bringing durian back to her room.
Singapore Dollar Strengthens Slightly, Aided by U.S. Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
The Singapore dollar strengthened slightly against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session, aided by President Trump’s announcement that he would double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50% ...
Grab makes move to enter motor insurance market in Singapore
SINGAPORE] GrabInsure, the insurance arm of the Grab group, is gearing up to enter Singapore’s motor insurance market. Read more at The Business Times.
China Accuses Pete Hegseth of Trying to ‘Sow Division’ in Asia After He Called China an ‘Imminent’ Threat at Singapore Defense Conference
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned China is rehearsing for a potential invasion of Taiwan during a defense forum over the weekend, prompting a response from Chinese officials.
8 best podcasts for women in Singapore: Top picks on career, motherhood, health, dating and love
Listening to a good podcast should feel like having a chat with a friend. When you find a host who is relatable and talks about issues that are close to your heart, a podcast can be an amazing companion.
Singapore dollar strength a boon for holidaymakers and students in the US
But the impact of a stronger Singdollar against the US dollar has been mixed for businesses and their customers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Australia DPM meets Singapore leaders, reaffirms defence relationship with Singapore
At their dinner meeting, Mr Chan and Marles reaffirmed Singapore and Australia’s close and long-standing bilateral defence relationship, which extends to the Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting ...
China Blasts Hegseth as Defense Minister Avoids Singapore Forum
China lodged a protest over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech at a defense forum in Singapore on Saturday, even as Beijing chose not to send its top military diplomat to the annual ...
If Singapore has to pick a side, it will choose principles, says Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE: If Singapore has to choose sides, it will choose the side of principles that uphold an integrated global economic and security order, underpinned by law and sovereignty, said Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing on Sunday (Jun 1).
Singapore leads as India’s largest FDI source for seventh straight year
Singapore continued to be India's largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) for the last seven years, as the country received the highest inflows of about USD 15 billion in 2024-25.
K-actor Park Bo-gum to hold fan meeting in Singapore on Aug 14
He is currently starring in the new action comedy series Good Boy on Prime Video. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Anwar, Singapore leaders discuss border, energy and regional cooperation during one-day visit
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim discussed key bilateral issues with Singaporean leaders, including border and maritime affairs, renewable ...
Satwik-Chirag at Singapore Open Badminton Semifinal 2025 Highlights: SatChi save 7 match points but Chia-Soh prevail
Satwik-Chirag vs Chia-Soh Singapore Open Badminton Semifinal 2025 Highlights: Indian men's doubles pair Satwik-Chirag went down against Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the semi-final.
‘Groundless accusations’: China delegation rejects US secretary of state’s warning at Singapore security forum
China's representative at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore accused U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of making “groundless accusations” of rapidly developing threats by Beijing.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compares Donald Trump with Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew
SINGAPORE: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Saturday (May 31) likened US President Donald Trump to Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. In a major speech outlining US strategy in ...