Singapore Arms Itself Against Rising Seas
SINGAPORE – By the end of this century, sea levels off Singapore could rise by up to 1.15 meters, and by two meters by 2150. When combined with storm surges and high tides, water levels could reach five meters – an existential … Continue reading Singapore Arms Itself Against Rising Seas
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
Hegseth Calls Asian Allies for 5% GDP Defence Investment
SINGAPORE – At the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning to Indo-Pacific allies, urging them to significantly increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP—mirroring commitments made by … Continue reading Hegseth Calls Asian Allies for 5% GDP Defence Investment