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POLITICSAug 23NDR 2026 : Singapore has to survive in a world that is more contested , unstable and dangerou says PM WongPrime Minister Wong stated that Singapore must adapt to a world described as increasingly contested, unstable, and dangerous. This emphasizes the country's strategic challenges and outlook.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSAug 23NDR 2026 : Singapore studying feasibility of building undersea tunnels to Pulau TekongSingapore is currently examining the practicality of constructing undersea tunnels to Pulau Tekong as part of its National Day Rally 2026 plans. This initiative would involve significant infrastructure development for the region.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSAug 23Singapore’s Lawrence Wong unveils major pro-family measures amid record low fertilitySingapore will increase its spending on pro-family measures focusing on easing childcare costs, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong calling them “one of the best investments” on Sunday, as the city state aims to reverse its declining fertility rate. The policy shifts announced by Wong at the annual National Day Rally, Singapore’s biggest political speech of the year, are some of the most significant in years, revolving around boosting support for families to have children. He also spoke about...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 23Singapore relaxes screening of dialect films after Dear You film spurs debateSingapore will no longer restrict the number of cinema screenings for dialect films, relaxing a decades-long policy in a significant move that analysts say was driven by recent discourse over the Chinese blockbuster Dear You. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Sunday the relaxation came with the prerequisite that a Mandarin-dubbed version would be available. Restrictions for pay television content in dialect will also be eased, with details to be announced at a later date. “Even as we promote...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 23DayOne Secures $415m Green Loan For Singapore Data CentreDayOne has secured a $415 million green loan to finance a data center project in Singapore. This highlights investment in sustainable infrastructure and the technology sector.crowdfundinsider.com · United Kingdom
BUSINESSAug 22Northland dry dock plan goes to fast track while a Cook Strait ferry sits in SingaporeA plan for a Northland dry dock is being fast-tracked while a Cook Strait ferry is currently in Singapore. This suggests developments in maritime infrastructure and related operational challenges.newswire.co.nz · New Zealand
POLITICSAug 22What’s so bad about a planned Hong Kong economy? Just look at SingaporeWhy is the idea of a planned economy anathema to so many people despite China’s success? And why do so many retain faith in market economies given the economic chaos much of the Western world is descending into? These questions have acquired a particular piquancy as Hong Kong embraces long-term planning for the first time, attracting criticism from some that it is falling into Chinese-style error. Having been in Asia for 50 years – in Singapore, which I consider a planned economy, and Hong Kong...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 22Electrochemist Liu Jiawei moves from Singapore to Hong Kong to start her own labFor materials scientist and chemist Liu Jiawei, moving to Hong Kong supported her pivot into launching her own research group. After a decade immersed in Singapore’s research ecosystem, Liu sought a transition that would keep her closer to family in mainland China while maintaining an international, high-standard research environment. Now establishing her laboratory at City University of Hong Kong (CityU), two years after her move, Liu said Hong Kong’s academic landscape operated on an...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 21Singapore jails and canes man for abusing boy, 6A man was sentenced to nine years and 10 months’ jail, and eight strokes of the cane on Friday for abusing multiple young boys who were under his care. The man beat his youngest victim – a six-year-old boy – with a hanger more than 600 times, forced him to hold a push-up position for hours, and made him sleep in the toilet and drink his own urine. The boy suffered severe injuries as a result, including to his ribs, lungs and kidneys, and was hospitalised for 46 days. The 31-year-old Singaporean...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 21Legislature panel suggests Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve model for developement of Tirupati, Vizag zoo parksA legislature panel has suggested using Singapore's Mandai Wildlife Reserve as a model for developing zoo parks in Tirupati and Vizag. This recommendation aims to guide the improvement of local wildlife attractions.The Hindu
WORLDAug 21‘No bandwidth left for the family’: why many Singaporeans want to be child-freeAs Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong prepares to unveil plans to ease the strain on families during his National Day Rally speech on Sunday, a new survey points to a difficult question behind the city state’s record-low fertility rate: what if a substantial share of residents no longer want children at all? Nearly one in four Singaporeans aged 18 to 44 surveyed by YouGov in July said they had no children and did not intend to have them in the future. Zahir Latif and his wife are among...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 21Hong Kong financiers press for tax breaks after Singapore unveils rival schemeHong Kong should press ahead with its proposed tax break on carried interest, the performance fees earned by hedge fund and private equity managers, after Singapore unveiled a rival tax-exemption scheme, according to industry participants. The bill, submitted to lawmakers in June and expected to come to a vote later this year, has sparked debate in the financial industry. Some participants argue that the exemption is too narrow in scope, while others question the fairness of exempting...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 20India - Singapore Talks Focus on Chips , FintechIndia and Singapore are engaged in discussions primarily focused on the semiconductor and financial technology sectors. This indicates ongoing economic collaboration between the two nations.deccanchronicle.com · India
POLITICSAug 20Sitharaman-led ministerial delegation meets Singapore PM Lawrence WongFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is leading a ministerial delegation to participate in the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) on August 19-20The Hindu
BUSINESSAug 20Vietnam Outbound Investment : Why Singapore Is a Strategic LaunchpadThe article explores why Singapore serves as a strategic starting point for Vietnam's outbound investments. This provides insight into international business strategies and regional economic relationships.vietnam-briefing.com · Vietnam
BUSINESSAug 19Singapore plans tax, visa incentives to boost fund industrySingapore will introduce tax exemptions on profits earned by fund managers and make it easier for investment professionals to obtain visas as it seeks to head off growing competition in the asset management sector, the central bank has said. The ‌Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the finance ministry plan to exempt from tax investment profits earned by fund managers from managing certain funds, including those of single family offices. More details will be announced in the 2027...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 19In Singapore’s battle of casinos, Marina Bay Sands holds winning hand against SentosaAt Singapore casino Resorts World Sentosa’s Lunar New Year lucky draw for high rollers earlier this year, the biggest prize was a bottle of Martell Cognac. Across the harbour at rival Marina Bay Sands, the top sweepstakes winner walked away with a new Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 worth much more. It is one of the incidents that has made the casino duopoly in one of the world’s top gambling venues more lopsided in the past few years. That is putting pressure on the Sentosa Island resort, whose gaming...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 19Sitharaman leads delegation to Singapore for ministerial roundtableThe 4th ISMR will build on the progress made under these pillars and explore new opportunities to further strengthen the India-Singapore economic partnership, the Finance Ministry saidThe Hindu
HEALTHAug 18Singapore’s seniors turn to parkour to boost balance and strengthParkour may conjure images of rowdy teenagers swinging from building to building in urban landscapes, but since 2017, coach Tan Shie Boon has been using these techniques to improve Singaporean seniors’ strength and agility. Tan’s Movement Singapore classes have gone viral online, showing people in their 60s and 70s climbing structures, vaulting over railings, rolling down slanted surfaces and jumping off platforms.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 18Singapore’s universities race to embrace AI as job demands transformAfter years of concern over students using artificial intelligence to cut corners, Singapore’s universities are embracing the technology, driven not just by changes in the classroom but by pressure to prepare graduates for an economy that increasingly prizes AI literacy. But analysts say educators still face the challenge of ensuring students use AI to sharpen their critical thinking rather than relying on it for quick answers and guidance. On August 11, the National University of Singapore...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Singaporeans urge forest protection at rally as housing plans spur concernsThousands of people have rallied in Singapore against plans to build homes on two forested sites in a large public display of concern over how the land-scarce city state should balance housing demand with conservation. The projects have brought renewed urgency to a long-running debate over land use: activists say remaining mature forests should be protected, while the government says conserving more greenery would mean fewer homes for Singaporeans. Residents, nature lovers and conservation...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 16Lee Kuan Yew’s Montblanc pen sells for US$360,000 in Singapore auctionA silver Montblanc fountain pen owned by Singapore’s first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew has sold for S$461,500 (US$360,000), nearly 10 times its highest estimate, after drawing 111 bids at an auction. Singapore auction house Hotlotz said the sterling silver Montblanc Meisterstuck No 146 fountain pen, engraved with “SM Lee Kuan Yew”, sold on Sunday at its “Interiors & Collectibles – August, Fine Art Focus” online auction. The pen had a presale valuation of S$30,000 to S$50,000, with bidding...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 16Singapore Inc hopes AI access will stop finance high-flyers moving to Hong KongClose relations with both US and China mean the latest AI models are easily accessible in the city-stateFinancial Times
WORLDAug 15How Tiong Bahru became one of Singapore most desirable neighbourhoodsThis article discusses the transformation of Tiong Bahru into a highly sought-after neighborhood in Singapore. It provides insight into urban development and desirability factors.asiaone.com · Singapore
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