Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

SHOCKING: 7 | Mind Blowing Facts

Singapore is planting one million trees to cool its streets, but scientists say the biggest impact could be on air-conditioning bills

As cities across the tropics search for ways to cope with rising temperatures, Singapore has increasingly turned to a familiar, low-tech solution: trees. A specific figure keeps surfacing in planning documents and public discussion: the claim that shading a street with trees can lower street-level temperatures by as much as…

The Times of India

India needs more world-class exhibition infrastructure, say experts on sidelines of Singapore industry forum

The experts, who spoke at the sidelines of an industry event in Singapore, argued that partnerships between Indian companies and international exhibition organisers would help attract more overseas exhibitors and visitors while supporting exports in line with the government's "Make in India" initiative.

The Economic Times

Savitha Shri's father left his job in Singapore to support her chess journey, pawned family jewellery; now she replaces Grandmaster Harika in India's 2026 Chess Olympiad women's team

Nineteen-year-old Savitha Shri joins India's Chess Olympiad team for the upcoming event. Her journey began by observing her elder brother play chess at home. Financial hardships saw her family pawn jewellery and her father quit his job abroad. Savitha now replaces Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli in the national women's team. She…

The Economic Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

'Passports Confiscated': Massive Attack Detained and Banned From Singapore Over Palestine Flag

Massive Attack has been banned from Singapore after displaying a Palestinian flag at a concert, sparking a debate on freedom of expression and local laws on public displays.

International Business Times UK

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could lead to an unprecedented global invasion of alien marine species

The increasing number of inactive ships in the Persian Gulf raises serious concerns about environmental hazards for oceans worldwide. The accumulation of marine life on ship hulls threatens to introduce invasive species once shipping routes reopen. This biofouling could potentially trigger an unprecedented marine crisis, particularly impacting ports in India…

The Times of India

Singapore's Grab lifts annual forecasts as AI, incentives drive growth

Grab has increased its annual revenue and profit forecasts for the upcoming year. Strong demand for ride-hailing and delivery services fuels this positive outlook. The company's affordability strategy and AI investments are key drivers of growth. Grab also announced a significant new share buyback program for investors. These developments reflect…

The Economic Times

Ships passing through key Gulf waterways amid uncertain peace talks

SINGAPORE - Shipping ⁠traffic ⁠at the key Gulf waterways of Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz held largely unchanged at the ‌start of the week, shipping data showed, as the progress of talks between the United States and Iran remained ambiguous.

Bangkok Post

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

A subsidiary of Southeast Asia’s largest tech firm is looking to build a ‘regional digital banking group’ out of Singapore

MariBank launched in 2023 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sea, Southeast Asia’s largest tech firm and No. 12 on the Fortune Southeast Asia 500.

Fortune

Singapore bans 2 Massive Attack members after pro-Palestine display at concert

Singapore has banned the two core members of the British band Massive Attack from reentering the country

The Independent UK

Massive Attack responds to being detained in Singapore over Palestinian flag

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Massive Attack recall 'surreal experience' of being detained after Singapore show as police ban duo from returning

Massive Attack have recalled being detained and questioned after their July 29 Singapore concert, with police now issuing stern warnings and blocking future performances.

BANG Premier

Massive Attack responds to ‘surreal’ experience of being detained in Singapore over Palestinian flag

English group say members ‘subjected to hotel room searches and temporary passport confiscation’

The Independent UK

Massive Attack band 'surprised and disappointed' by Singapore ban

Two Massive Attack members were warned and banned from re-entering Singapore after the band displayed a Palestinian flag at a July 29 concert, police said on Friday (July 31). The band later said it was "surprised and disappointed" that members were detained, questioned, and had passports temporarily confiscated, in a…

Bangkok Post

The power of fandom

After the art toy market reached its peak, Pop Mart, a renowned character-based entertainment company, has partnered with Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to turn its well-known characters from collectables into immersive experiences.

Bangkok Post

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Evening Standard

Massive Attack respond to ‘surreal experience’ of being banned from Singapore

They were subject to a police investigation after displaying a Palestinian flag on stage.

The Economic Times

India clears only one Chinese FDI proposal worth Rs 1 crore in FY26; approves 13 Hong Kong investments

India approved one Chinese FDI proposal worth Rs 1 crore during FY26. Thirteen proposals from Hong Kong totaling Rs 610.42 crore received government clearance. Overall, sixty-three FDI proposals worth Rs 10,292.67 crore were approved by the government. Singapore and the UK emerged as top FDI sources by value. These figures…

Evening Standard

Massive Attack banned from Singapore for displaying Palestinian flag

The concert was Massive Attack’s only scheduled Singapore date on the current tour.

The Independent UK

Massive Attack banned from Singapore after showing Palestinian flag at concert

Two band members shouted ‘free Palestine’ at Singapore gig

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Economic Times

Singapore student told her mother she was going to college. She actually flew to Cambodia to meet an online gaming friend

Singaporean student Siti Aishah Siregar was found safe by Cambodian police after vanishing from her family. She arrived in Cambodia and met an online gaming friend at the airport. Aishah explained she left home due to strict parental control and a desire for independence. Emails revealed she transferred money to…

Fortune

Asia's aging population doesn't have to be a fiscal burden. With smart planning, it can be a growth opportunity

Singapore and Japan demonstrate that longer lives can boost growth if health and labor policies align.

Medical Daily

Two New Studies Show More Women Complete Cervical Cancer Screening When Self-Collection Is Offered

Two new studies found that more women completed cervical cancer screening when offered HPV self-collection. Here is where it is authorized in the US.

The Times of India

Singapore student Siti Aishah Siregar left home saying she was going to college; hours later her family found her passport missing and a Cambodia flight ticket in her email

A Singaporean student, Siti Aishah Siregar, disappeared after telling her family she was going to college. Her family discovered her passport missing and a flight ticket to Cambodia in her email. Singapore police confirmed the 20-year-old had already departed the country on an outbound flight. Her father issued an emotional…

Bangkok Post

Singaporean pork slice legend returns to Bangkok

Working from home has allowed more time to enjoy breakfast or brunch, where a simple bowl of warm rice porridge can be paired with a variety of flavourful side dishes every day. Marking a fresh start for gourmet enthusiasts in Thailand, the legendary Singaporean brand Bee Cheng Hiang has officially…

BANG Premier

Massive Attack’s Singapore show under investigation after Palestinian flag display

Singapore police are investigating Massive Attack’s concert after band members raised a Palestinian flag onstage, which may violate local licensing rules.

International Business Times UK

French Student Fined £348 in Singapore After Licking Vending Machine Straw and Putting It Back

A French student in Singapore was fined S$600 for a viral prank involving licking a vending machine straw, highlighting the city-state's strict public nuisance laws.

1 … 6 7 8 9

People

Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien

11 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.