Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Singapore

French teen in Singapore straw-licking case to enter plea

SINGAPORE - A French teen facing criminal charges in Singapore for a straw-licking stunt will enter a plea next month in a case that could land him in jail on conviction, a court heard Friday.

Bangkok Post

Bank of America names new Southeast Asia investment banking head, memo shows

Bank of America has appointed Dominic Tan as its new head of Southeast Asia investment banking, a role he will juggle alongside his existing responsibilities for Asia Pacific consumer and retail investment banking. Tan, who joined BofA in 2020, will relocate to Singapore in the third quarter. This move sees…

The Economic Times

Govt facilitates shipment of Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore, farmers earn twice of domestic price

India has successfully shipped premium Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore via sea freight, a first for commercial exports. This initiative by APEDA aims to boost cost-effective and sustainable horticultural exports. The consignment, sourced from Andhra Pradesh, met Singapore's stringent quality standards, fetching nearly double the domestic price for farmers. This marks…

The Economic Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Maybank Singapore CEO Alvin Lee looks to tap the silver economy and cross-border flows to grow his business

Singapore now contributes 20% of Maybank’s annual revenue, but its country CEO Alvin Lee hopes to lift that number to 30% by 2030.

Fortune

Elon Musk Just Called This Man a 'Genius' Over His Quote on Air Conditioning — But Who Was Lee Kuan Yew?

Elon Musk's endorsement of Lee Kuan Yew as a 'genius' reignites interest in the Singaporean leader's governance strategies, highlighting the role of air conditioning in national development.

International Business Times UK

Which place in Asia is both a city and a country: A look at the world's best-known city-state

At first glance, the question sounds like a geography puzzle. Most cities belong to countries, and most countries contain many cities. Yet there is one place in Asia where those boundaries overlap completely. Singapore is both a sovereign nation and a city at the same time, making it one of…

The Times of India

Indonesian stock market given reprieve from downgrade threat

SINGAPORE - Indonesian regulators have been given more time to carry out reforms after the index provider ‌MSCI announced a five-month extension of its review of the country’s troubled stock market.

Bangkok Post

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Singapore government to help abandoned workers from India

Hundreds of migrant workers from India and Bangladesh, unpaid for months, are receiving SGD 200 in cash and vouchers from Singapore's labour movement. The NTUC and Migrant Workers' Centre are providing this aid while also working with the Ministry of Manpower to recover owed wages. The government is facilitating new…

The Economic Times

Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei face high risk of severe haze

SINGAPORE — Singapore, ⁠Indonesia, Malaysia ⁠and Brunei face a high risk of severe haze this year due to hot ‌and dry weather conditions, biofuel demand and economic pressures, a research institute said Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Around 400 workers from India, Bangladesh accuse Singapore firms of unpaid wages

Hundreds of migrant workers, primarily from India and Bangladesh, are alleging non-payment of wages by two Singapore-registered firms. Investigations are underway by the Ministry of Manpower and NGOs. Workers also face issues with housing, and food suppliers have ceased services due to non-payment. The situation highlights the challenges faced by…

The Economic Times

Indian man handed six-month jail term for molesting Singapore Airlines flight attendant

Man, 35, laughed along with his friends after repeatedly molesting stewardess

The Independent UK

Zubeen Garg death: SC seeks Assam govt's response on bail plea of accused

The Supreme Court has requested a response from the Assam government regarding a bail plea filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in the Zubeen Garg death case. Mahanta's appeal challenges the Gauhati High Court's decision to deny him bail. The celebrated singer's death occurred in Singapore last year under mysterious…

The Economic Times

Tax reforms to play vital role in attracting global capital to India: Experts

India's economic ascent hinges on predictable and simplified tax reforms to attract global capital, according to a senior financial expert. The proposed Income Tax Code aims for a modern, user-friendly framework, aligning with international standards. The ICAI Singapore Chapter highlighted strides in transparent, tech-driven tax administration, boosting India's appeal as…

The Economic Times

When frontier AI can be switched off: India's sovereignty challenge

India must not depend on foreign AI models, as US export controls demonstrate potential access denial. Past reliance on external tech, like nuclear programs, led to self-sufficiency. For AI, India needs a continuity doctrine, fostering multiple research labs and institutions, not just symbolic wins. Learning from Singapore's biotech success, building…

The Economic Times

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

International Business Times UK

Desperate To See BTS? Fans Duped Out Of $100,000 In Concert Ticket Scam

BTS fans in South East Asia have lost over $100,000 to ticket scams amid high demand for the Arirang World Tour, with scammers exploiting fans' desperation for concert tickets.

Fortune

Why Temasek’s CFO is moving into a new power role

Temasek moves CFO Png Chin Yee into a new leadership role and taps Wendy Koh as finance chief.

The Economic Times

Indian workers complain to Singapore ministry over unpaid wages

Over a hundred migrant workers, predominantly from India and Bangladesh, approached Singapore's Ministry of Manpower seeking unpaid wages. Employees of KPA Engineering, an air-conditioner maintenance firm, claim they haven't received salaries for two months, with the company reportedly ceasing operations. Officials have assured the distressed workers that the matter will…

The Economic Times

Indonesia plans to embed AI in key programmes, including $15 billion free-meal drive, document shows

Indonesia's progress on AI has been slow when compared with Singapore ‌and Malaysia. They ⁠are pushing ⁠to establish themselves as development hubs, securing billions of dollars from global tech firms that are seeking to build critical infrastructure to meet growing demand for cloud and AI services.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Conversation

Ten years after the referendum, how Brexit could have been done differently

A ten-year anniversary is a good opportunity to look back on an important decision. Whether that was a marriage, a career move or a decision to leave the EU, a decade feels like an important moment for reflection.

AAP

Giti Tire launches GitiSynergy H3 on BMW iX1 and iX2 OE nominations

SINGAPORE, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Giti Tire's new GitiSynergy H3 has been launched with OE nominations on the all-electric BMW iX1 and BMW iX2. This dedicated OE pattern will be supplied in size 245/40 R20 99Y XL and has been specifically engineered to meet a range of key performance…

AAP

Festival of Marketing Asia unveils opening keynotes across main stage, B2C and B2B stages

HONG KONG and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and SINGAPORE, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Haymarket Media Asia, publisher of Campaign, today unveiled the opening keynote speakers for the inaugural Festival of Marketing Asia (FoM Asia), taking place on 3 September 2026 at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur.

AAP

Smart Summer Escapes: Agoda Reveals Asia's Most Affordable Summer Flight Routes

SINGAPORE, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the summer holiday season approaches, digital travel platform Agoda reveals the most affordable domestic and international flight routes across Asia. For travelers making their summer vacation plans, Agoda's latest data offers insights into the routes and destinations that offer the best value to…

AAP

MediSun Energy and Yanrun Announce Strategic Joint Venture at SIWW 2026 to Drive Global Advanced Water Treatment and Zero Liquid Discharge Solutions

SINGAPORE, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MediSun Energy, a Singapore-based leader in integrated brine management, announced a strategic joint venture with Yanrun Membrane Technology Co., Ltd., a premier national-level high-tech electro-membrane pioneer, at the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2026. Through this strategic partnership, MediSun Energy and Yanrun will establish…

AAP

Antengene Announces Exclusive License Agreement with MPM BioImpact-Established K2 Therapeutics for ATG-106 and Option for Undisclosed Bispecific TCE

BOSTON, SINGAPORE and HONG KONG, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene", SEHK: [6996 HK]), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biotech company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class medicines for autoimmune diseases, solid tumors and hematological malignancies indications, today announced that it has entered into…

The Economic Times

ED attaches over Rs 1,000-cr assets in Goa 'illegal' iron ore mining case

The Enforcement Directorate has seized assets exceeding Rs 1,023 crore, including properties in Singapore, in a Goa illegal iron ore mining case. The probe into the Salgaocar Groups and associates revealed illegal mining between 2007-12, generating over Rs 2,492 crore in crime proceeds. These funds were allegedly laundered through offshore…

1 … 5 6 7 8

People

Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien

11 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Enforcement Directorate

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.