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Singapore tries to give its flagging stock market a kickstart with a link to the NASDAQ, allowing firms to easily list in both places

The bridge will appeal to companies who want to access U.S. capital, yet still tap “strong brand recognition” in Southeast Asia, says EY's Chan Yew Kiang.

Fortune

HSBC launches review of insurance arm in Singapore

It marks the latest step in a plan being led by boss Georges Elhedery to streamline the banking giant and cut costs.

The Independent UK

In the most cleared state in Australia, Victoria’s native wildlife needs our help after fires

Victoria has just suffered some of its worst bushfires since the Black Summer fires of 2019–20. Over 400,000 hectares are estimated to have burnt so far, an area more than five times larger than Singapore.

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UK trade surplus in financial services surges to record $127 billion

Surplus is biggest in the world, ahead of US, Singapore and Switzerland

Evening Standard

Singapore PM strips opposition leader of title after conviction for lying under oath

Prime minister Lawrence Wong invites Workers’ Party to nominate another elected MP to assume opposition leadership

The Independent UK

Singer Zubeen Garg was swimming ‘severely intoxicated’ before he died, court hears

Garg, 52, was in Singapore ahead of a scheduled performance when he drowned at sea after joining a private yacht outing near the Lazarus Island

The Independent UK

Europe once again dominates passport power ranking, with 30 countries in the top 10

Despite an impressive showing from Europe, Singapore claimed the top spot in the Henley Passport Index for a second year.

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Travel hacks for Asia Pacific: hotel concierges share their local gems

Whether you fancy sipping cocktails in Sydney or shopping in Singapore, let the true destination experts lead you to unexpected experiences

The Guardian - UK

Bangkok or Singapore: which megacity should be next on your travel list?

Both the Thai capital and the island city-state encapsulate Asian urban ambition, providing bucket-list worthy experiences for travellers

The Guardian - UK

What to eat in Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney and Bangkok: from fusion food to culture-defining dishes

Influences from across Asia meet in the woks and pots of these four cities, where even the hawkers can become recognised by Michelin

The Guardian - UK

Singapore’s former leader admits US raid on Venezuela has left small countries alarmed

Singapore joins Indonesia, Malaysia, India, and China in voicing concern over Nicolás Maduro’s ouster

The Independent UK

AI Addiction Grows as Check Point Ranks Brazil No.1 for Workers Handing Tasks to Bots

A Check Point report shows Brazil leading the AI adoption trend worldwide; Singapore and Australia trail behind. Are more workers handing tasks to AI bots?

International Business Times UK

Singapore-based startup founder Anand Roy thinks generative AI can help fix a broken music sector

Roy started Wubble in 2024; now his generated tunes are used by global giants and even the Taipei Metro, to soothe harried commuters.

Fortune

Meta's $2b Manus acquisition sparks concerns from Chinese regulators

Chinese regulators are worried about Manus' move to Singapore, so new parent company Meta could be in trouble.

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Evening Standard

London leaver: How one family swapped Clapham for stints in Barcelona and Singapore

Having expected to live in Clapham and work as a lawyer, Charlotte Hunka has instead found herself travelling the world with her husband’s job

Euronews

China bets on province the size of Belgium to reshape global trade

The Chinese Communist Party has officially turned the island province of Hainan into a free trade port, one of the government's most ambitious economic experiments to date.

International Business Times UK

Meta Announces Acquisition of Singapore-Based Startup Manus AI to Boost AI Investment Returns

Meta has announced its acquisition of a Singapore-based firm Manus AI to 'accelerate AI innovation for businesses.'

Fortune

Why Singapore is the only Southeast Asian country in Pax Silica, the U.S.’s new AI 'inner circle'

Singapore is “precisely the kind of ‘trusted node’ the U.S. is seeking to anchor AI-era supply chains,” says Ruben Durante, a professor at Singapore's NUS.

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International Business Times UK

Filipino Maid Overstayed in Singapore for 34 Years: How Did She Do It for So Long and What Made Her Turn Herself In at 72?

A 72-year-old Filipino maid overstayed in Singapore for 34 years before turning herself in. Court details reveal how the case unfolded.

Fortune

The world’s leading blockchain-based taxi app is setting its sights on New York City

TADA was founded in Singapore in 2018 by two South Korean tech entrepreneurs: Kay Woo and Jay Han. The ride-hailing app is best known for its “zero commission model”.

The Guardian - AU

Now You See Me Live: does the silly spectacle of this ridiculous film franchise work on stage?

Touring Australia and Singapore, this is a slick, high-production magic show with good tricks and lots of laughs – and little in common with the movies

The Independent UK

Business class passenger jailed for 20 months for stealing another person’s bag

Prosecutors say the man targeted an Azerbaijani couple whose luggage contained items worth tens of thousands of pounds

The Independent UK

Protesters storm offices of leading Bangladesh dailies after a 2024 uprising activist dies

Angry protesters have stormed the offices of Bangladesh’s two leading newspapers after news reached the country from Singapore of the death of a prominent activist in last year’s political uprising, who was shot by an assailant a week ago

Fortune

We 'don't have enough manpower' for the delivery boom, says Singapore-based robotics founder

Delivery is "still stuck at the last mile," says Quikbot founder Alan Ng, who is developing robots that can navigate Singapore's buildings.

Caixin Global

The Week Ahead (Dec. 15–21): Japan Weighs Rate Hike, Putin to Hold Annual Press Conference

China-Singapore talks, U.S. visa crackdowns, and Moore Threads’ new GPU rollout

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