British band Massive Attack is banned from performing in Singapore after two members displayed a Palestinian flag during a concert, violating the country's strict laws on foreign flag displays. The band members were also barred from re-entering the country.
Campuchia thua Singapore 1-2 ở trận mở màn bảng A ASEAN Cup 2026 trên sân nhà Morodok Techo. Shawal Anuar mở tỷ số cho Singapore, Sovann Ouk gỡ hòa cho Campuchia, nhưng Ilhan Fandi ghi bàn quyết định ở phút bù giờ thứ 10, mang về chiến thắng cho Singapore.
Allianz, tramite Allianz Asia Holding, ha acquisito la divisione assicurativa di HSBC a Singapore per 2 miliardi di euro e ha siglato una partnership di distribuzione esclusiva di 15 anni. L'accordo rafforza la strategia di crescita di Allianz in Asia e dovrebbe concludersi entro la prima metà del 2027.
The United States imposed new tariffs on 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and EU member states, shortly before a temporary 10% levy expired.
HSBC has agreed to sell its Singapore life and health insurance business, HSBC Life Singapore, to Germany’s Allianz for S$2.7 billion (US$2.08 billion). The deal, expected to finalize in H1 2027 pending regulatory approval, includes a 15-year bancassurance agreement and is projected to generate a US$1.8 billion pre-tax gain for HSBC.
Allianz Group has agreed to acquire HSBC's Singapore life insurance unit for S$2.7 billion ($2.09 billion), expanding its presence in Asia's life and health insurance market. The deal, expected to close in H1 2027, includes a 15-year exclusive distribution partnership with HSBC Singapore.
An Indonesian court convicted 19 people for baby trafficking, including at least 12 babies sent to Singapore. The verdict concludes the case but leaves the legal status and future of the adopted children in Singapore uncertain, causing anxiety for adoptive parents.
Nhiều doanh nghiệp Việt Nam, dẫn đầu là Vingroup và Green Carbon Japan Vietnam, đang chuẩn bị bán hàng triệu tín chỉ carbon ra thị trường quốc tế như Nhật Bản, Singapore, sau khi Chính phủ ban hành Nghị định 112 tạo hành lang pháp lý.
Two Indian tourists, Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai and Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, were arrested at Singapore's Changi Airport for stealing a $154,000 diamond from Dianochge Diamonds Jewelry. They swapped the 4.95-carat diamond with a counterfeit gem. Mangroliya was sentenced to over two years in jail.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase plans to expand its Singapore operations, increasing staff from 150 to 200 by late 2026, focusing on engineering and customer service roles. This expansion follows receiving a major payment institution license from MAS in October 2023, solidifying Singapore's role as a crypto innovation hub.
Shanghai, home to the world's largest container port, has released a five-year plan to enhance its shipping services sector, leveraging AI and automation. The strategy aims to expand value-added industries like financing, insurance, and legal services, intensifying competition with hubs such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and London.
Chile's foreign minister announced plans to diversify the country's copper buyers beyond its heavy reliance on China and attract approximately $100 billion in mining investment over the next decade, aiming to reduce market concentration.
Coordinating Minister K Shanmugam was promoted to senior minister in a Singapore cabinet reshuffle, becoming the first to hold the title with a portfolio. Labour chief Ng Chee Meng was reinstated to the Prime Minister’s Office, alongside other ministerial appointments and a ministry renaming.
Faishal resigned from Singapore's cabinet, parliament, and the People’s Action Party (PAP) following harassment accusations stemming from his online interactions with a woman. Police investigated the claims, which both parties made, but no criminal action was taken.
L'Henley Passport Index rivela un calo significativo del passaporto statunitense, che dal primo posto nel 2006 scende al decimo, mentre i passaporti asiatici come Singapore, Giappone e Corea del Sud consolidano le prime posizioni. L'Italia mantiene una forte presenza, classificandosi al quarto posto.
The 70-year-old leader of an Indonesian baby-trafficking ring, Lie Siu Luan, was sentenced to seven years in prison for exploiting at least 12 babies sent to Singapore. Her sentence was less than the 10 years prosecutors sought.
Singapore's Faishal resigned from cabinet and parliament after inappropriate online and public interactions with a woman led to mutual harassment accusations and police referral. Prime Minister Wong stated Faishal's conduct fell short of expected standards for a political office holder.
Singapore's acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim has resigned from his cabinet position and the ruling People's Action Party after Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated there was a "lapse of judgment" in his interactions with a woman, despite no criminal offense.
Hai công dân Ấn Độ Mangroliya Kurjibhai và Serasiya Ramnikbhai bị truy tố ở Singapore vì đánh tráo viên kim cương thật 4,95 carat trị giá 200.000 SGD tại một cửa hàng trang sức. Mangroliya đã bị tuyên 2 năm 2 tháng 2 tuần tù, trong khi Serasiya đang chờ xét xử.
SBI Holdings acquires majority stake in Coinhako, a Singaporean crypto platform, post-MAS approval, aiming to combine customer base and network with its financial and digital asset services.
Indonesian authorities seized 74kg of gold and over $15 million in cash from a house linked to Febrie Adriansyah, the former deputy attorney general for special crimes, who is now suspected of corruption. The discovery raises concerns about institutional integrity and the investment climate.
Tổng Bí thư, Chủ tịch nước Tô Lâm yêu cầu sớm kết nối VNeID với hệ thống định danh điện tử của Singapore và các nước ASEAN, tạo thuận lợi cho chia sẻ dữ liệu và giao dịch số. Kết luận nhấn mạnh việc đẩy mạnh chuyển đổi số, khắc phục hạn chế về liên thông, chia sẻ dữ liệu và đầu tư.
A man in Singapore was sentenced to eight years in jail for culpable homicide after strangling his chronically ill brother. The case highlights the immense pressure faced by carers in an aging population, with one therapist sharing her own struggles.
Residents near New Zealand's first AI datacenter in Makarewa are demanding transparency regarding its significant electricity and water usage, potential noise pollution, and long-term economic benefits, citing concerns about environmental impact and lack of community consultation.
