UAE’s Potential OPEC+ Exit Signals Structural Cracks in the Oil Alliance, Analyst Warns The United Arab Emirates’ possible departure from the OPEC+ alliance could mark the beginning of a deeper fracture within the producer group, with long-term consequences for global…
Emirates is operating some flights into Dubai with extremely low passenger loads as travellers avoid the Gulf during a widening regional war. The pattern shows how hard it remains for the Dubai-based carrier to rebuild its network even as it…
Singapore’s national marathon will look different in 2026. For the first time since 2016, the race will have a new organiser. It will also have a new title sponsor, with automotive company BYD taking over that role, while the event…
SINGAPORE — Singapore Airlines (SIA) reported a 68.9% fall in net profit for the third quarter ended Dec 31, after a one-off accounting gain linked to Vistara did not recur. The carrier still posted record quarterly revenue, supported by strong…
NEW DELHI — After recalibrating ties with China, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is shifting focus to India. He will visit from Feb 26 as part of a three-country tour that also includes Australia and Japan. Ottawa wants deeper engagement…
Singapore lawmakers plan to press the Government for more detail on the safeguards guiding its national drive towards artificial intelligence (AI). The questions will surface as Parliament begins debating Budget 2026 on Feb 24, following Prime Minister and Finance Minister…
SINGAPORE — Fans who want to watch Singapore’s Lions take on Bangladesh in their final Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup 2027 qualifier can buy tickets from Feb 19. The Group C match will be played on March 31 at…
SINGAPORE — Early investigations have found that Singapore’s recent bus arrival timing problems were caused by a software defect on buses, triggered by a server failure in January, Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said. The fault led to inaccurate or…
TANJUNG SEPAT, Selangor — Selangor’s 114 pig farms say they fear for their future as the state government accelerates plans to close them. The move follows a decree by Selangor’s ruler, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, calling for porcine farms in…
Business leaders in Singapore have welcomed Budget 2026 for strengthening the push into artificial intelligence (AI) and globalisation. However, labour-intensive industries are warning that higher costs for foreign workers could squeeze margins and lift prices for consumers. Restaurants and retailers,…
