GLOBEALERT
Sign in

Feed

Open sources, classified and cross-checked. 361+ stories.

AllConflictMilitaryPoliticsBusinessSci & TechCyberDisasterHealthWorld
24h3 days7 days30 daysAll·All regionsNorth AmericaSouth AmericaWestern EuropeEastern EuropeBalticsMiddle EastNorth AfricaSub-Saharan AfricaSouth AsiaEast AsiaOceania
WORLDJul 30Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stuntThe 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.BBC World
POLITICSJul 29How Indonesia and Singapore Handle Information PressureThis article discusses how Indonesia and Singapore manage information pressure. It examines their approaches to a notable aspect of governance and media.thediplomat.com · China
POLITICSJul 29Singapore signals housing market stability by scrapping 15-month HDB waitSingapore has signalled stability in the public housing market by scrapping a 15-month waiting period that barred private property owners from buying resale HDB flats – even as other curbs remain in place. National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat announced the change on Tuesday, saying the government recognised that the rule had caused inconvenience and disrupted the plans of those with genuine housing need who wanted to move from a private property into a Housing Development Board (HDB)...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 29China’s Pop Mart opens new store in Singapore’s Sentosa amid slowing domestic salesChinese toymaker Pop Mart International ramped up its global expansion on Wednesday by opening a new store on Singapore’s Sentosa Island – alongside its first overseas Pop Bakery dessert store in the same venue – with observers predicting that more overseas locations would help drive growth, especially those in underpenetrated markets. The launch comes amid softer domestic sales and normalising demand after a strong intellectual property (IP) cycle in 2025. Analysts said improved inventory...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Singapore growth to hold firm but AI boom a ‘major uncertainty’: central bankSingapore’s economic growth should remain firm in the second half of 2026 although a major uncertainty is the sustainability of the AI investment boom, the head of its central bank said on Tuesday. Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Managing Director Chia Der Jiun, speaking at the release ‌of the central bank’s annual report, said the Middle East conflict also posed risks, but for now global AI-related demand was “likely to continue to provide a meaningful boost” to the city state while other...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Hong Kong Shopping Festival eyes Asean expansion, with Singapore, Malaysia firstAn annual e-commerce shopping festival supporting Hong Kong’s small and medium-sized enterprises will expand into the Asean region for the first time via Singapore and Malaysia, with plans to include other countries in future. The Trade Development Council, the organiser, said on Tuesday that the third edition of the annual Hong Kong Shopping Festival, launching next month, had attracted a record number of local brands across its mainland China and Asean editions this year. The annual festival,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Singapore AUM up 10 . 1 % at S$6 . 7 trillion as MAS eyes competitiveness pushSingapore's Assets Under Management (AUM) have increased by 10.1% to S$6.7 trillion, while the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) focuses on enhancing competitiveness. This indicates strong financial growth and strategic regulatory initiatives in Singapore.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
WORLDJul 28From Covid - 19 to digital harms : New Ministry of Law book series examines 25 years of legal change in SingaporeA new book series from Singapore's Ministry of Law explores 25 years of legal changes, covering topics from Covid-19 to digital harms. This initiative provides insight into the evolution of the country's legal framework.asiaone.com · Singapore
WORLDJul 28Indonesia’s Singapore rival, India’s one-shot win over SpaceX: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Indonesia’s plan for a rival to Singapore starts to take shape Indonesia wants to build a financial centre to rival Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai, but analysts say the real work of persuading global investors has barely begun. 2. Japan voters ‘pretty angry’ with PM...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Singapore-based investors now the top non-local buyers of Hong Kong office assetsSingapore-based investors have become the largest group of non-local buyers of commercial properties in Hong Kong, drawn by the sizeable correction in the prices of distressed assets amid a slump in the city’s office segment, according to Colliers. The demand from Singapore was likely to remain steady in the coming months, given that the prices of office assets have declined by as much as 50 per cent, according to Thomas Chak, head of capital markets and investment services at the property...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 27Deep reservoir of trust , goodwill and strategic alignment underpin Singapore , Australia relations : VivianVivian states that the relations between Singapore and Australia are characterized by significant trust, goodwill, and strategic alignment. This highlights the strong diplomatic ties and cooperation between the two nations.asiaone.com · Singapore
WORLDJul 27Singapore detains 3 ‘self-radicalised’ teens over planned attacksSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 27Woman rejects links to Singapore ex-minister Faishal’s resignationA Singapore fitness instructor identified as allegedly linked to former acting minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs Faishal Ibrahim’s resignation has denied rumours that she was the woman with whom he had inappropriate interactions. Rasidah Caudal told This Week in Asia on Monday that she had filed a complaint with Singapore’s Online Safety Commission, which helps people deal with online harms such as doxxing and harassment, and intended to lodge a police report. She also rejected the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27Singapore tightens monetary policy for second time in 3 monthsSingapore tightened monetary policy on Monday for the second time in three months, as the fallout from the US war against Iran keeps global energy markets volatile and inflation risks elevated. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it would increase the rate of appreciation of the local dollar’s trade-weighted value. The move comes as oil prices remain elevated owing to tensions in the Middle East, sparked by the US-Israel attacks on Iran that began on February 28, and continue to cast...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27Singapore tightens monetary policy as rising oil prices rekindle inflation riskSingapore is tightening its monetary policy due to the re-emergence of inflation risks, driven by increasing oil prices. This action aims to stabilize the economy by addressing inflationary pressures.cnbc.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 27Singapore tightens monetary policy as rising oil prices rekindle inflation riskUnlike most central banks, the MAS manages medium-term price stability by managing the Singapore dollar exchange rate against a trade-weighted basket of currencies.CNBC
CYBERJul 26AI cyberattacks mean we cant defend ourselves the same way as before : Singapore founding cybersecurity chiefA cybersecurity chief warns that AI-powered cyberattacks necessitate new defense strategies. This highlights the evolving nature of cyber threats and the need for updated security measures.channelnewsasia.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 26Indonesia’s plan for a Singapore rival starts to take shapeIndonesia wants to build a financial centre to rival Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai, but analysts say the real work of persuading global investors has barely begun. Parliament’s passage of the enabling legislation on Tuesday laid the legal foundation for the hub, marking a milestone in President Prabowo Subianto’s push to attract more foreign capital into Southeast Asia’s largest economy and lift growth towards 8 per cent by the end of his term in 2029. Yet observers caution that the centre,...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJul 25Singapore must grow longevity economy without driving up healthcare costs : Ong Ye KungA Singaporean official states that the nation needs to develop its longevity economy without increasing healthcare costs. This highlights a policy challenge in balancing economic growth with public health affordability.straitstimes.com · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 25Singapore’s young workers cling to side hustles to survive the AI age: ‘it’s exhausting’By day, Adele Lee juggles schedules and administrative work as a personal assistant to a senior director at a financial advisory firm. Three evenings a week, the 32-year-old logs back on, this time to sell second-hand clothes through TikTok livestreams, fielding questions from viewers and packing orders herself after the broadcast ends. The side hustle brings in about S$500 (US$390) a month, supplementing her monthly salary of almost S$4,000. The extra cash helps pay for her insurance premiums...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24HSBC to sell Singapore life insurance arm to Allianz for $2.09bnHSBC plans to sell its life insurance division in Singapore to Allianz for $2.09 billion. This represents a significant business transaction in the financial sector.Yahoo Finance
SCI & TECHJul 24Learning through usage , Singapore seeks AI , quantum computing edgeSingapore is aiming to gain an advantage in artificial intelligence and quantum computing through practical application and learning. This initiative underscores the country's focus on technological leadership.techgoondu.com · Singapore
CYBERJul 24Singapore and Thailand ink pact on cybersecurity and digital fraudSingapore and Thailand signed an agreement focusing on cybersecurity and digital fraud. This pact signifies international collaboration to enhance digital security measures.sbr.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 24Singapore core inflation edges up to 1 . 6 % in June , slightly lower than forecasts – Asia News NetworkSingapore's core inflation increased to 1.6% in June, which was slightly below predicted levels. This indicates a minor economic shift in the region.asianews.network · China
← NewerOlder →