Lee Hsien Loong delivers sobering outlook on trade
SINGAPORE – In a major policy address on Monday, Singapore’s Senior Minister and former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned that the country can no longer count on a stable and cooperative global trading system, citing profound shifts triggered by sweeping … Continue reading Lee Hsien Loong delivers sobering outlook on trade
Singapore Stocks Reel Amid Global Sell-Of
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s stock market was swept into a broader global sell-off on April 7, as investor sentiment soured following U.S. President Donald Trump’s refusal to ease global trade tariffs—stoking fears of a worldwide economic downturn. The Straits Times Index … Continue reading Singapore Stocks Reel Amid Global Sell-Of
Singapore and Vietnam: Strengthening Ties
HANOI – The bilateral relationship between Singapore and Vietnam has reached new heights, with both nations deepening economic and strategic cooperation, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said at the start of his official visit to Hanoi on March 25, 2025. … Continue reading Singapore and Vietnam: Strengthening Ties
Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong to Visit Vietnam
SINGAPORE/HANOI – Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will embark on a two-day official visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, starting tomorrow, March 25, to meet with the country’s top leadership and build upon the recently elevated bilateral relationship. The visit, made at … Continue reading Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong to Visit Vietnam
Singapore: International Arrivals Set to Break Records
SINGAPORE – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that Singapore is on track to smash its all-time international arrivals record this year, outpacing other major Southeast Asian destinations such as Thailand and the Philippines. According to the latest … Continue reading Singapore: International Arrivals Set to Break Records
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