The Latest Breaking News from Singapore

US and China set to clash over Ukraine, Taiwan at Asian security meeting

SINGAPORE: The United States and China are expected to use Asia's top security meeting this week to trade blows over everything from Taiwan's sovereignty to the war in Ukraine, although both sides have indicated a willingness to discuss managing differences.

Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2022

Charoen’s TCC seeks loan for Frasers Hospitality Trust privatisation

Billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi’s TCC Group is seeking a S$500 million (1.25 billion baht) loan to take Singapore-listed Frasers Hospitality Trust private, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2022

Indonesian navy officers ask for $375,000 to release tanker: sources

SINGAPORE: Indonesian naval officers have asked for $375,000 to release a fuel tanker they detained last week for anchoring illegally in Indonesian waters off Singapore, two people involved in negotiations over the unofficial payment said.

Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2022

Inspired By Alibaba, Tencent Goes Global As Regulatory Crackdown In China Continues To Bite

Tencent Holdings Ltd (OTC:TCEHY) looks to unleash its flagship mobile game "Honor of Kings" globally by the end of 2022, Reuters reports.  Tencent will launch the international version under its Singapore-based brand Level Infinite, formed in 2021 to help games globally. "Honor of Kings," with over 95% of its users in China,…

Benzinga · Jun 8, 2022

Hong Kong remains world's most expensive city for expats

HONG KONG: Hong Kong has retained its title as the world's most expensive city for expatriates to live in for the third year running, with the firm behind the rankings saying the city's high cost of living combined with tough coronavirus policies have pushed foreign workers to choose Singapore and…

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2022

Singapore warily monitors rising sea levels as world marks Oceans Day

On World Oceans Day 2022, climate experts and activists aim to inform the public on the impact of human activity on the seas. It's a familiar topic in Singapore, where rising sea levels pose an existential threat to the city-state of 6 million inhabitants.

France 24 · Jun 8, 2022

Photos: ‘Road to UFC Asia,’ Ep. 1 and 2 weigh-ins, faceoffs

Check out the weigh-in and faceoff photos for "Road to UFC Asia" Episode 1 and Episode 2, which take place Wednesday in Singapore.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 8, 2022

UFC 275 ‘Embedded,’ No. 2: ‘Hey, he doesn’t want to hurt you’

The UFC heads to Singapore for its sixth pay-per-view of the year, which means the "Embedded" video series is back behind the scenes.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 7, 2022

Joanna Jedrzejczyk vows to avoid another disfiguration in UFC rematch with Zhang Weili

Former strawweight champions Jedrzejczyk and Zhang will square off this weekend in Singapore at UFC 275 in a rematch of their classic 2020 bout in which the Polish fighter suffered severe damage

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2022

Citi Aggressively Chases Growth In Asia, Especially China Amid Odds

In an interview with Reuters, Citigroup, Inc (NYSE:C) Asia chief shared plans to appoint 3,000 new employees for its Asia institutional business in the next few years. Asia became a battlefield for global banks chasing its vast economies, growing wealth, and relative growth beat most other places. Peter Babej saw the accumulated wealth…

Benzinga · Jun 7, 2022