London Mayor Sadiq Khan's visit to Singapore to promote business ties drew social media criticism comparing London's crime rates unfavorably to Singapore's strict law and order, with some users suggesting Khan learn from the city-state.
A flight into Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, or Kolkata often reveals sprawling informal settlements, hazy skies, or aging infrastructure, contrasting sharply with the orderly urban layouts, green surroundings, and cleaner skylines of cities like Singapore, Bangkok, or Colombo. This difference stems from a complex interplay of history, demographics, governance, economics, and the sheer scale of India's rapid urbanization and population density, posing unique challenges in delivering basic urban services and managing growth.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong requested Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the "special military operation" at the ASEAN summit. Putin provided detailed explanations of Russia's approaches and reasons for the operation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on the sidelines of the Russia-ASEAN Summit. They discussed coordinating efforts to combat common challenges, specifically highlighting international information security as an area where they have much to offer each other.
President Vladimir Putin expressed Russia's eagerness to welcome Singaporean representatives to various events, including the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, during a meeting with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a Russia-ASEAN summit, expressing hope for practical cooperation between Russia and ASEAN. Wong noted Singapore will assume the ASEAN presidency next year.
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 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.
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.
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.
