Singapore and Indonesia: New Era of Partnership
SINGAPORE – Singapore and Indonesia are embarking on a new phase of strategic partnership, marked by renewed commitments to deepen cooperation in energy, defence, food security, and regional stability. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, both recently … Continue reading Singapore and Indonesia: New Era of Partnership
Singapore and Poland Deepen Strategic Ties
SINGAPORE — Against the backdrop of global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, Singapore and Poland are intensifying efforts to forge deeper bilateral ties, following Polish President Andrzej Duda’s landmark state visit to the Republic from June 11 to 13 — … Continue reading Singapore and Poland Deepen Strategic Ties
Jetstar Asia to Shut Down July 31, 500+ jobs lost
SINGAPORE / SYDNEY – Singapore-based Jetstar Asia will cease operations on 31 July, capping two decades in the low-cost arena. Parent company Qantas Group said spiraling supplier prices – some up 200 % – soaring airport fees and “relentless” competition … Continue reading Jetstar Asia to Shut Down July 31, 500+ jobs lost
US-China Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan defence issue
SINGAPORE: – Rhetoric between Washington and Beijing intensified over the weekend at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, following stark warnings from U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about the potential for a Chinese military assault on Taiwan. Hegseth’s assertion that … Continue reading US-China Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan defence issue
Singapore Surges to 4th in Global Startup Rankings
SINGAPORE – Singapore has advanced to fourth place in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index by StartupBlink, marking a significant jump from fifth in 2024 and 12 places higher than in 2020. Now ranked just behind the United States, United … Continue reading Singapore Surges to 4th in Global Startup Rankings
Singapore’s Export Engine Accelerates Sharply
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s export sector delivered a powerful performance in April, significantly outpacing analysts’ expectations and signaling robust momentum in both electronic and non-electronic trade. According to fresh data released by Enterprise Singapore, non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) surged 12.4% year-on-year, … Continue reading Singapore’s Export Engine Accelerates Sharply
Earthquake in Sumatra Shakes Penang: No Tsunami
PENANG – A moderate 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck northern Sumatra on Sunday afternoon, with tremors felt across parts of the Malaysian island of Penang. The quake occurred at 4:57 PM local time at a depth of 74 kilometers, with the epicenter … Continue reading Earthquake in Sumatra Shakes Penang: No Tsunami
New APAC Coalition to Boost Ocean Start-Ups
SINGAPORE — A powerful regional coalition was officially launched yesterday in Singapore to bolster ocean-impact start-ups across the Asia-Pacific, signaling a new era of sustainable innovation in one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems. The 1,000 Ocean Startups APAC Coalition—a … Continue reading New APAC Coalition to Boost Ocean Start-Ups
Singapore’s Ruling PAP Party Secures Stronger Mandate
SINGAPORE — In the 2025 general election held on May 3, Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) achieved a decisive victory, securing 87 out of 97 parliamentary seats. This marks the PAP’s 14th consecutive win since the nation’s independence in … Continue reading Singapore’s Ruling PAP Party Secures Stronger Mandate
BASF Sharpens Focus on Asia’s Emerging Giants
LUDWIGSHAFEN/BEIJING/DELHI — BASF, the world’s largest chemical producer, is accelerating its pivot toward Asia’s booming economies. At the company’s recent Annual General Meeting, CEO Markus Kamieth underscored plans to intensify growth efforts not only in China but more aggressively in … Continue reading BASF Sharpens Focus on Asia’s Emerging Giants