Singapore to vote on new president amid rumblings of discontent Former finance minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam is leading the field of three candidates chosen under demanding criteria. Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2023
Philippines' Marcos touts $14 billion investment pledges from 'fruitful' overseas trip Philippines leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr has touted his first overseas trip as a success that secured investment pledges of $14 billion, as the son of the country's late ruler eyes economic gains to get his presidency off to a strong start. Reuters · Sep 8, 2022
Pelosi Lands in Singapore to Kick off Asia Tour US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Singapore early Monday, kicking off her Asian tour as questions swirled over a possible stop in Taiwan that has fueled tension with Beijing. A person familiar with the matter confirmed that Pelosi and her delegation landed in the city-state before dawn. They spoke… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 1, 2022
Petrol prices could soon fall to $1.85 but diesel remaining high Petrol could fall below $1.85 a litre as global prices for crude oil slide. But are retailers passing on the falls? ABC News · Jul 18, 2022
Singapore's COVID cases are near peak of second Omicron wave but life is almost back to normal Although its COVID cases spiked after a public holiday this week, Singapore has resisted reintroducing most restrictions, allowing residents to all but return to pre-pandemic life, ahead of September's Formula 1 Grand Prix. ABC News · Jul 15, 2022
Singapore president tests positive for Covid Singapore's president announced Monday she had tested positive for Covid-19, but said that her symptoms were mild as she had been vaccinated. Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2022
Disabled Malaysian loses appeal, will be hanged in Singapore A lawyer and activists say a Malaysian man with a mental disability lost his final legal appeal against his death sentence in Singapore and will be executed soon The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022