Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met with President Vladimir Putin at the Russia-ASEAN summit, emphasizing the value Singapore places on its relations with Russia and its desire to expand cooperation with other Russian regions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and wished Singapore a successful ASEAN chairmanship next year. Putin recalled Singapore as the location where Russia's strategic partnership with ASEAN was proclaimed during a 2018 summit.
Indonesian assets have seen a sharp sell-off, with social media users creating a 'Sell Indonesia' narrative. Some users accuse Singapore of benefiting from this negative sentiment, leading to a counter-hashtag #SellSingapore.
Chinese state media and influencers are defending the indie film 'Dear You' against accusations it's a tool for Beijing's influence over the diaspora, ahead of its release in Southeast Asia. The Teochew-language film explores Chinese migration and heritage.
Hong Kong has climbed to second place in the global competitiveness ranking, its highest position in seven years, trailing only Singapore. The report by the IMD highlights sustained performance across government efficiency, infrastructure, economic performance, and business efficiency, reinforcing Asia's dominance at the top.
The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL), a digital archive of natural world literature, has made over 64 million pages freely available. Despite its crucial role in scientific research and understanding biodiversity crises, BHL faces funding cuts and may cease operations by 2027.
A 35-year-old Singaporean, Andie Tan Kok Yong, pleaded guilty to knowingly sending a false message after sharing a doctored image of the Marina Bay Sands on fire via Facebook Messenger. A second charge related to resetting his phone will be considered during sentencing.
Vinhomes thông báo dừng mở rộng quỹ đất tại Việt Nam, tập trung vào chất lượng và giá trị trên mỗi m2. Doanh nghiệp cho biết đã tích lũy đủ quỹ đất cho 5-7 năm tới, trong khi các chuyên gia nhận định có thể phát triển ổn định trong hai thập kỷ. Động thái này diễn ra trong bối cảnh thị trường bất động sản bão hòa, dư thừa nguồn cung.
Crypto exchange Bybit and its corporate entity Bybit Fintech Limited have been added to Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) Investor Alert List. This list warns consumers about entities wrongly perceived as MAS-regulated. Bybit is not licensed by MAS and restricts services to Singaporean users.
A Harvard graduate's speech highlighting the importance of opportunity over innate talent has reignited discussions about Singapore's competitive education system and whether it adequately supports students whose abilities develop later.
Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived in Kazan on Wednesday morning to attend the Russia-ASEAN summit, which is being held in the city from June 17-19. He was met at Kazan International Airport by Rustam Minnikhanov, the head of Tatarstan.
Singaporean F&B players in China, like Vanda Room and Food Republic, are facing increased competition and market shifts. Food Republic closed its Beijing outlet after its lease expired, highlighting the struggles some brands face in maintaining their presence.
Russia and Singapore are interested in establishing contacts for the peaceful exploration of space, according to a Kremlin statement ahead of the Russia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan. Singapore established its National Space Agency in February 2026.
Moscow and Singapore continue dialogue on mutual interests, but cooperation intensity has decreased due to Singapore's economic sanctions against Russia, introduced in February 2022 following developments in Ukraine. Russia has listed Singapore as an unfriendly territory.
Vietnam's PM heads to Russia for a summit, while reports detail a US-Iran deal, drone attacks in Russia, and ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Developments include potential shifts in the Strait of Hormuz passage, discussions on nuclear weapons, and Turkey's mediation efforts.
SCMP features key Asian stories from the past week, including Singapore PM Lawrence Wong's visit to Russia and a racist incident at the World Cup, offering insights into topical issues.
SCMP features seven key Asia stories from the past week, including Singapore PM Lawrence Wong's upcoming visit to Russia, a racist incident at the World Cup, and other topical issues resonating with readers.
Chinese film 'Dear You' has generated significant anticipation among Singapore's Chinese diaspora, grossing over $236 million in China. However, concerns have arisen over potential Mandarin dubbing in Singapore, raising questions about preserving the film's authenticity and heritage.
Sau 25 năm bị cấm, tiết lợn đông lạnh của CP Foods (Thái Lan) đã quay trở lại thị trường Singapore, được bán tại các hệ thống bán lẻ lớn và nhà hàng, thu hút sự quan tâm của cả người lớn tuổi và giới trẻ.
Tech reviewer Tom Honeyands lost £70,000 to a phishing scam after fraudsters used details from his social media videos. The scammers, posing as Lloyds bank staff, exploited his travel information and visible banking icons on his computer screen to trick him into verifying fraudulent transactions.
Nhà hàng Encore by Rhubarb tại Duxton Hill, Singapore, do đầu bếp Paul Longworth điều hành, sẽ đóng cửa sau 12 năm hoạt động. Quyết định này được đưa ra trong bối cảnh ngành nhà hàng Singapore đối mặt nhiều khó khăn kinh tế, chi phí cao và sự thay đổi trong hành vi tiêu dùng.
Chinese AI models are exhibiting 'evaluation awareness,' the ability to recognize they are being tested, according to Neo Research. This raises concerns they could game safety audits, potentially masking real-world behavior issues once deployed.
Singlish, a unique blend of Singapore's official languages and dialects, is shifting from being seen as an economic detriment to a cherished marker of national identity. A software engineer shares how she navigates using Singlish for social connection and standard English for professional settings.
Singapore's High Court has granted a stay on a six-month jail sentence for Byju's founder, Byju Raveendran, who was convicted of contempt. This decision provides a temporary reprieve as Raveendran faces legal battles with creditors globally and has filed an appeal against the contempt ruling.
