The Latest Breaking News from Singapore

Asia rice output turns corner as farmers expand planting

SINGAPORE: Asia's rice output is set to climb this year as higher prices spur farmers to expand acreage and use more fertiliser, easing supply concerns after production suffered its first decline in seven years in 2022.

Bangkok Post · May 9, 2023

Singapore, Indonesia condemn attack on diplomats in Myanmar

Convoy delivering humanitarian aid came under fire in northeastern Shan State but escaped unharmed.

Al Jazeera · May 9, 2023

Singapore firms scramble to soften blow of soaring rent costs

Companies in Singapore are partially paying housing costs of employees and even relocating staff to cheaper neighbouring cities to help them tackle home rents that rose last year at their fastest rate in 15 years.

Reuters · May 8, 2023

Sun Cable: Why Australia's two richest men are battling to control an unbuilt solar farm

Mike Cannon-Brookes and Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest used to be lead investment partners on the $30 billion Sun Cable project. Now, they're bidding against each other to control it in a closed-door process close to resolution.

ABC News · May 3, 2023

Dyson to build giant plant for new battery tech in Singapore

The company is deepening its presence in Singapore after it switched its headquarters from the UK to the Southeast Asian country.

Fortune · May 3, 2023

Tottenham set for Jose Mourinho reunion as new location added to Asia-Pacific pre-season tour

Tottenham have confirmed a new date to their pre-season tour which will see another clash against former manager Jose Mourinho's AS Roma

Football London · May 3, 2023

Chaba Kaew ready for Singapore opener

Thailand women's football team coach Naruepol Kaenson has said the Chaba Kaew would have to be at their best in their opening Group B game of the 2023 SEA Games against Singapore on Wednesday afternoon.

Bangkok Post · May 3, 2023

Dyson to build new factory in Singapore and expand in UK and Philippines

Investments in Bristol and Santo Tomas in the Philippines will be worth £100m and £166m respectively

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023

Coinbase and Binance are opening shop overseas this week—what that means for the crypto industry and you

Two flagship U.S. crypto companies opening exchanges in Bermuda and Singapore is big news—but not necessarily for the reasons you think.

Fortune · May 2, 2023

MI vs RR IPL 2023: I've been wanting to do something like this, says Mumbai Indians' match winner Tim David

Tim David stole the thunder from Rajasthan Royals' centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Indian Premier League on Sunday to take Mumbai Indians to a thrilling win in the historic 1000th IPL match, and the Singapore-born Australian said it was an "amazing feeling" to take his team home.

The Times of India · May 1, 2023