Singapore

South Korea, Singapore aim to become strategic partners next year

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -South Korea and Singapore have agreed to embark on a strategic partnership next year, marking the 50th anniversary…

Intrigue in Singapore as ex-minister prepares for rare corruption trial

By Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The highly anticipated corruption trial of Singapore's former transport minister is due to start…

Singapore plans law to restrict banking transactions of scam targets

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's home ministry said on Friday that it will introduce a law in coming months to grant…

Malaysia beaches hit by Singapore oil spill

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - An oil spill off Singapore has spread to beaches in southern Malaysia, a government official said…

Oil spill forces beach closure on Singapore’s Sentosa island

SINGAPORE, June 15, 2024 (AFP) - Beaches on Singapore's top resort island of Sentosa, which also house luxury waterfront homes,…

Zelensky says China working hard to ‘prevent’ countries from attending peace summit

By Jing Xuan Teng and Martin Abbugao SINGAPORE, June 2, 2024 (AFP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China on…

China defence chief says Beijing ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence

By Jing Xuan TENG SINGAPORE, June 2, 2024 (AFP) - Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun warned Sunday his military is…

China defence minister warns of ‘limits’ to Beijing’s restraint on South China Sea

SINGAPORE, June 2, 2024 (AFP) - China's defence minister warned Sunday of "limits" to Beijing's restraint on the South China…

Zelensky arrives at Singapore security forum

By Jing Xuan Teng and Satish Cheney SINGAPORE, June 1, 2024 (AFP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at a…

Austin says US ‘can be secure only if Asia is’

SINGAPORE, June 1, 2024 (AFP) - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday the Indo-Pacific region remained a "priority" for…

Philippines’ Marcos says US presence crucial to regional peace

By Satish Cheney and Martin Abbugao SINGAPORE, May 31, 2024 (AFP) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Friday that the…

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