Former European Central Bank president Mario Draghi has issued a stark warning about the global system that shaped trade and security for decades. He said the current world order is “defunct” and “dead”, and he urged Europe to act fast…
Fiji climbed to the top of the men’s HSBC SVNS standings after winning the Singapore Sevens, completing a second-half comeback to beat France in the final. The tournament brought elite rugby sevens back to Singapore’s National Stadium for a two-day…
Singapore will set up a new national space agency from April 1, 2026, as governments and investors pour more money into space technology worldwide. The agency, called the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS), will sit under the Ministry of…
Artificial intelligence is spreading across Asia at speed. Banks use it for fraud detection. Hospitals use it to support triage. Retailers use it to predict demand. As adoption accelerates, governments are moving to set clearer rules. The challenge is delicate.…
Global trade is facing a familiar headwind. Transport costs are climbing again. That shift hits exporters, retailers, and manufacturers at the same time. It also adds pressure to inflation just as many economies want price stability. For Singapore and Southeast…
Singapore’s economy is proving more resilient than many expected. Manufacturing momentum has cooled after a stronger run. However, services are taking up the slack. That balance is helping to steady growth, support hiring, and keep business activity moving. The shift…
Singapore is building for the next wave of air travel. The plans around Terminal 5 and the wider Changi East development show a clear strategy. Grow capacity, keep the hub competitive, and design for disruption. The timing is not accidental.…
The contest between the United States and China is reshaping Asia’s economic map. Trade measures are more frequent. Tech rules are more detailed. And businesses across the region face new checks on what they sell, buy, or share. For Singapore,…
