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koreatimes.co.krSingapore Envoy Visits North Korea, Urges Dialogue
Singapore's foreign minister called for constructive regional engagement and open dialogue channels during a visit to North Korea. The trip marks one of the few recent high-level contacts with the isolated country.
CoinDeskSingapore Charges Former Hodlnaut CEO With Six Fraud Counts
Singapore authorities charged former Hodlnaut CEO Zhu Juntao with six counts of fraud by false representation. Prosecutors allege he directed staff to issue misleading statements about the firm’s exposure to the TerraUSD collapse in 2022.
South China Morning PostHong Kong Principal Filmed Arguing With Security Guards in Singapore
A video of a Hong Kong school principal arguing with two security guards in Singapore circulated online. Viewers offered differing interpretations of the recorded exchange.
South China Morning PostChinese Defense Minister Expected to Skip Shangri-La Dialogue for Second Year
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun is expected to skip the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore for the second consecutive year. A lower-level PLA delegation will attend the 23rd edition of the forum instead.
asiaone.comSingapore Begins Nuclear Infrastructure Review in 2027
The International Atomic Energy Agency will start a Phase 1 review next year to assess whether Singapore can make an informed decision on adding nuclear power. Singapore currently imports 65 percent of its energy as oil and gas.
fortune.comGrab to Pilot Delivery Robot in Singapore District
Grab will launch a delivery robot pilot in Singapore’s Punggol district in late 2026. The robot, named Carri, will handle the first and last 100 meters of food deliveries.
thesouthafrican.comThree Hikers Killed, 17 Rescued After Eruption on Indonesia’s Mount Dukono
Rescuers retrieved the remains of an Indonesian woman and two Singaporean men days after a volcanic blast killed them near the crater rim. The hikers had ignored safety restrictions on the 1,355-meter volcano, one of more than 120 active peaks in the country. Search teams faced r…
Abc NewsThree Hikers Die in Eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Dukono as Search Ends
Rescuers located the remains of Heng Wen Qiang Timothy, 30, and Shahin Muhrez bin Abdul Hamid, 27, near the crater rim of the 1,355-meter volcano on Halmahera island on Sunday. An Indonesian woman identified only as Enjel was found dead the previous day. All three were among 20 h…
theindependent.sgSingapore to Allow Caning of Boys Age 9 and Older for Serious Misconduct Starting in 2027
Education Minister Desmond Lee announced the policy in parliament, citing research on boundaries and consequences. The framework applies only to male students in upper primary classes and above, with principals required to approve each instance. It comes amid documented cases of…
azernews.azSingapore Parliament Passes Motion Declaring AI Transition Must Not Produce Jobless Growth
Singapore’s parliament voted unanimously to affirm that the country will not tolerate jobless growth as artificial intelligence transforms its economy. The motion, reported by CNA, underscores a unified policy stance amid global concerns over technology-driven unemployment. Lawma…
South China Morning PostSingapore Wealth-Tech Firms Expand to Hong Kong as First Overseas Market
Singapore-based wealth-tech companies are selecting Hong Kong for initial international growth due to its substantial idle savings and financial hub status. Chocolate Finance recently launched there, offering competitive returns on deposits. Other firms like Syfe and Endowus have…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSingapore Builds 15-Storey Glass Tower Operating as Luxury Car Vending Machine
Singapore has constructed a 15-storey glass tower that functions like a vending machine for high-end vehicles such as Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Users select a floor, complete payment, and drive away with their chosen car. The tower is located in Singapore and represents an innov…
middleeasteye.netHengli Group Restructures Ownership of Singapore Oil Trading Unit Following US Sanctions on Refining Arm
China’s Hengli Group has altered the ownership structure of its Singapore-based oil trading arm following U.S. sanctions on its refining unit. The changes were made in response to the sanctions, according to people with knowledge of the matter. This development highlights ongoing…
thequint.comMan Arrested in Singapore for Allegedly Leaking 'The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender'
Authorities in Singapore have arrested a man accused of leaking content from 'The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender'. Early investigations suggest he obtained unauthorized remote access to a server. He faces potential penalties including up to seven years in prison, a fine of up…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSingapore Hedge Fund Reaches $9 Billion in Assets with Slack Monitoring and Nap Policies
A hedge fund based in Singapore has grown its assets to $9 billion. The growth involved obsessive monitoring of Slack communications as part of operations. Afternoon naps also contributed to the fund's operational success.
crowdfundinsider.comRobinhood Receives In-Principle Approval from Singapore Regulator for Brokerage Services
Robinhood Markets has secured in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to offer brokerage services through its local entity. This allows trading in securities, derivatives, and other financial products. Singapore will serve as the company's Asia-Pacific head…
insightsonindia.comSingapore FM: Hormuz Tensions Resemble US-China Pacific Conflict
Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stated that current tensions in the Strait of Hormuz serve as a preview for possible U.S.-China confrontations in the Pacific. He emphasized Singapore's refusal to choose sides between the two powers and highlighted the importance…
koreaherald.comJapan's Itochu and Sankyu to Acquire 50% Stakes Each in Singapore's SWTS Plant Repair Firm
Japanese trading company Itochu and logistics firm Sankyu will each acquire a 50% stake in Singapore-based plant repair company SWTS. The deal, estimated in tens of billions of yen, aims to expand their operations in Southeast Asia and enter the Middle East petroleum plant market…