Singapore: Wet Weather for Remainder of February
SINGAPORE – The Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) has issued a weather advisory for the latter half of February, predicting moderate to heavy thundery showers predominantly in the afternoons, with some extending into the evenings. This pattern is expected to result … Continue reading Singapore: Wet Weather for Remainder of February
Chip industry: Germany increasingly important player
BERLIN – Global semiconductor production is a key sector of the global economy in which Asian countries such as South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and China play a dominant role. According to a recent study conducted by the Ifo Institute … Continue reading Chip industry: Germany increasingly important player
Singapore: Least Corrupt Country in Asia-Pacific region
SINGAPORE – Singapore has reclaimed its position as the least corrupt country in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) report. This marks the first time since 2010 that the Republic has earned this accolade, … Continue reading Singapore: Least Corrupt Country in Asia-Pacific region
Firefly: New Direct Routes to Kuching and Singapore
SELANGOR/MALAYSIA—Malaysia’s low-cost carrier Firefly will launch two new direct flight routes from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB), also known as Subang SkyPark, to Kuching, Sarawak, and Singapore starting on March 24. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Firefly’s … Continue reading Firefly: New Direct Routes to Kuching and Singapore
More than 100 Singaporeans Face Deportation from US
WASHINGTON/SINGAPORE—Since November 2024, over 100 Singaporean nationals have been slated for deportation by United States immigration authorities. This development is part of a broader push by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce deportation orders under the Trump administration’s … Continue reading More than 100 Singaporeans Face Deportation from US
DeepSeek: Potential Violations of U.S. Export Controls
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Commerce is investigating whether Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek has obtained and used Nvidia AI chips that are prohibited from being exported to China, according to a source familiar with the matter. The probe … Continue reading DeepSeek: Potential Violations of U.S. Export Controls
Southeast Asia Expects Another Monsoon Downpour
SINGAPORE – Heavy rains, strong winds, and the threat of flash floods loom over Singapore, Malaysia, and neighboring parts of Southeast Asia as the region experiences the second monsoon surge of the year. The Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) has forecast … Continue reading Southeast Asia Expects Another Monsoon Downpour
Unusual Monsoon Surge Sparks Climate Concerns
SINGAPORE – Recent heavy rainfall in Singapore and across South-east Asia, while not unusual during the monsoon season, has reignited concerns about the long-term effects of climate change on regional weather patterns. Experts warn that wetter conditions could persist through … Continue reading Unusual Monsoon Surge Sparks Climate Concerns
Singapore: A Resurgent Economic Powerhouse
SINGAPORE – Singapore has successfully rebounded from the challenges of recent years and is once again on a growth trajectory. The Southeast Asian city-state recorded a remarkable economic growth of 5.4% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the … Continue reading Singapore: A Resurgent Economic Powerhouse
Trump’s Comeback: Mixed Expectations for ASEAN
SINGAPORE – As the second term for Donald Trump in the White House draws closer, Southeast Asia’s future under his leadership is becoming a subject of intense speculation. While Singapore appears to stand to gain from a renewed partnership with … Continue reading Trump’s Comeback: Mixed Expectations for ASEAN