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BUSINESSSep 8In Singapore, malls for shopping only are going out of styleWhile the announcement last week of the closure of a 40-year-old mall in Singapore’s Marina Bay district for redevelopment has caused an outpouring of sentiment among shoppers and tenants, experts say the prime real estate has to be updated into a mixed-use site to survive in the city state. Last Monday, property developer Singapore Land Group (SingLand) said in a statement that Marina Square, which was completed in 1986, would close on March 31 for a redevelopment that would include features...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Singapore’s Wong warns racist remarks over Nepal, Air India risk ‘pulling us apart’Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned against a recent spate of racist comments being made online, saying prejudice should not be allowed to become normalised in the multiracial city state. Wong said in a social media post on Sunday that an “uglier side” had emerged in recent online discussions, including remarks about Singaporeans caught in deadly floods in Nepal and debate over Singapore Airlines’ potential investment in Air India. “We can and should have robust debates,” he said. “But...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Singapore PM condemns anti - Indian abuse over SIA - AI investment deal , says prejudice against any community not acceptedSingapore's Prime Minister has condemned anti-Indian abuse linked to an investment deal between Singapore Airlines and Air India, stating that prejudice against any community is unacceptable. This highlights political and social concerns surrounding international business agreements and community relations.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
WORLDSep 6Singapore contingent in Nepal bolstered by fingerprint experts , begins workA contingent from Singapore, including fingerprint experts, has commenced operations in Nepal. This suggests international assistance or forensic work related to a past incident or ongoing investigation.asiaone.com · Singapore
DISASTERSep 6Singapore police help with disaster victim identification in NepalPolice from Singapore are assisting with disaster victim identification efforts in Nepal, highlighting international cooperation in humanitarian response.straitstimes.com · Singapore
MILITARYSep 6China , Singapore launch joint maritime exercise - People Daily Onlineen.people.cn · China
CONFLICTSep 5Taiwan remains Asia’s ‘most dangerous’ issue, former Singaporean diplomat warnsAsia remains shackled by “mental colonisation” despite accounting for over half the global population, a former UN Security Council president has said, while warning that Taiwan remains the region’s most dangerous flashpoint. “The big mistake that Asians made after the end of colonial rule [is assuming] that the end of physical colonisation would automatically mean the end of mental colonisation,” veteran Singaporean diplomat Kishore Mahbubani told the inaugural Penang Peace Dialogue in Malaysia...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 5Singapore investigates racism related to China-Nepal disaster, Air India investmentPolice are investigating “shameful” racist and xenophobic online comments about the China-Nepal disaster and Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) investment in Air India, Senior Minister K Shanmugam said on Saturday. Mr Shanmugam told reporters that the Ministry of Digital Development and Information will also ask social media platforms to remove comments that breach guidelines. “The media tells me that they had to remove several comments because they were so nasty. I don’t know if all the comments are all...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 5Chinese food delivery platform sparks buzz after rider flies to Singapore for curry puff runA Chinese man dressed in a food delivery uniform has sparked widespread curiosity online after he was seen in Singapore buying curry puffs for a customer in China to fulfil a “cross-border food order.” On August 31, Chloe, a Chinese woman living in Singapore, shared a video depicting the man in a Meituan uniform waiting at Hong Lim Curry Puff, a snack shop located in PLQ Mall, about a 17-minute drive from Changi Airport. Meituan is among China’s largest food delivery platforms. Chloe informed...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 4Singapore air quality unhealthy as Indonesia fires worsenSingapore's air quality has become unhealthy due to worsening fires in Indonesia. This indicates an environmental and public health issue caused by regional fires.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 4Malaysian prince ‘more than happy’ to pay US$1.6 billion levy linked to Singapore land dealThe son of Malaysia’s king has dismissed a report that a potential tax bill of more than S$2 billion (US$1.6 billion) is complicating his plans to sell 16.6 hectares (41 acres) of land in Singapore, saying he was “more than happy” to absorb levies on both sides of the causeway. “As a regular taxpayer, this is normal. No complication and more than happy to contribute to both countries. Should make it double,” Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim posted on social media on Thursday, hours after the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 4China arrests 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi pyramid scheme crackdownFifty-two Singaporeans have been arrested and detained in China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region following a law enforcement operation targeting suspected pyramid scheme activities and related offences, according to Singaporean authorities. Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Singapore Police Force revealed the arrests in a joint statement on Friday, noting that Chinese authorities were still investigating the cases. Sim Ann, Singapore’s second minister for foreign affairs, said...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 3Leaders of Thailand and Singapore perform Beatles song, “Let It Be”Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong performed the Beatles song.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYSep 3Singapore first F - 35 fighter ready by Q4 2026 ; 8 of 20 jets to be based at TengahSingapore's initial F-35 fighter jet is expected to be ready by the fourth quarter of 2026, with 8 of 20 total jets stationed at Tengah. This signifies a development in Singapore's air defense capabilities.asiaone.com · Singapore
CYBERSep 3China-Singapore security team claims breakthrough in hacking Starlink terminalsA team of cybersecurity experts has announced they successfully compromised the latest Starlink user terminals, crossing the security boundaries of the world’s largest satellite constellation. In a post on its social media account on Tuesday, Darknavy, an independent cybersecurity research institute headquartered in Singapore and Shanghai, said it had used sophisticated hardware attacks to gain full administrative control over the terminals, allowing it to run any custom code on the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 3Asean can be self - sufficient in energy , food with an integrated market : Singapore chief climate negotiatorbusinesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 3BitGo opens new Singapore office following two years of licensed APAC growthBitGo has opened a new office in Singapore, following two years of licensed growth in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This move signifies the company's continued expansion in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDSep 3Brazil, Japan to play World Cup rematch at Singapore tournamentJapan will get a chance to avenge their heart-breaking World Cup defeat to Brazil when they take part in a four-team international tournament in Singapore in November, organisers…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 3Luxury homes in Singapore’s largest money laundering case hit the auction blockAnother 14 luxury condominium units and a grade A office at Suntec Tower One forfeited in connection with Singapore’s largest money laundering case will be put up for sale at auctions this month. The properties, located in prime areas such as River Valley and Orchard, will be auctioned by real estate firms Edmund Tie & Company (ETC) and Knight Frank. As of Thursday morning, a total of 25 properties have been listed for auction. ETC will auction units at South Beach Residences, 8 Saint Thomas and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2Can Singapore be the ‘natural choice’ to bridge Asean and Central Asia?Singapore is positioning itself as a bridge between Central Asia and Asean, as both regions increasingly look to each other amid growing disruption to global trade and intensifying superpower rivalry. The political appetite exists, but analysts say trade benefits will still hinge on overcoming obstacles such as geography and a lack of connectivity. Singapore’s Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong pitched the city state to Central Asian businesses during his visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan from...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 2Singapore jails Indian man who hid US$154,000 diamond in mouth during heistA thief was sentenced to 26 months and two weeks’ jail on Tuesday for his role in a Singapore Chinatown diamond heist. He had hidden a custom-made fake gem in his mouth, switched it for the real diamond and concealed the genuine stone the same way. Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, a 30-year-old from India, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft with common intention. His accomplice, 41-year-old Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibha, was handed the same jail term in July. The pair had commissioned a counterfeit...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 31Singapore to dispatch disaster victim identification team and humanitarian aid to assist flood - hit NepalSingapore is preparing to send a disaster victim identification team and humanitarian aid to Nepal, which has been affected by floods. This implies a significant disaster requiring international support.nepalnational.com · Nepal
WORLDAug 31Singapore is scrambling to stabilize birth rates . Experts see lessons for the U . S . wclk.com · United States
WORLDAug 31Singapore is scrambling to stabilize birthrates . Experts say there are lessons for the U . S . Singapore is actively working to stabilize its birthrates, with experts suggesting its efforts could offer insights for the U.S. This highlights ongoing demographic challenges and policy responses in developed nations.tspr.org · United States
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