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President Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Head of Government
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
CDL chairman Kwek Leng Beng. Photo: Hong Leong Group Singapore
Millionaires and billionaires

Singapore tycoon Kwek drops lawsuit against CEO son to mend family divide

The move signals a reconciliation between the patriarch and Sherman Kwek, with both remaining in their leadership roles at CDL.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay not following Singapore Airlines’ ban on using power banks

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Alibaba

Alibaba’s Joe Tsai: Xi’s entrepreneur meeting boosts business confidence

Trade

Asia watches Trump’s tariff turmoil ‘with anxiety’, Singapore trade chief says

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, who is also Singapore’s minister for trade and industry, sounded the alarm for global economic growth.

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Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong speaks at an event in 2022. Photo: AFP
Thailand

Lady Gaga, Formula One: can Thailand steal Singapore’s tourism spotlight?

Thailand is rolling out the red carpet for global stardom in a bid to become Southeast Asia’s next entertainment capital.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong reviews HK$15 prescriptions in bid to boost cancer drug resources

Hospital Authority official says the aim of adjusting fees is not to save costs but to boost resources for patients with cancer and rare diseases.

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China-Canada relations

Tariffs and ‘tough’ on China: what to expect from Canada’s next PM

Former central banker Mark Carney will continue battles with both Beijing and Washington when he takes the helm, analysts say.

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Mark Carney won the ruling Liberal Party leadership race on Sunday with 86 per cent of the vote. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

Singapore bans Malaysian coffee brand for containing erectile dysfunction drug

The Singapore Food Agency warned consumers not to consume Kopi Penumbuk, citing potential health risks including heart attack and stroke.

Indonesia

Bad romance? Fans upset as Lady Gaga snubs Indonesia over religious furore

Religious groups’ opposition to her provocative performances has led to a rise in intolerance, prompting the singer to choose Singapore instead.

Asia elections

Singapore’s election battle lines set as body increases seats, redraws hot wards

The city state’s closely contested wards in the last election have been regrouped.

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New electoral boundaries will increase the number of seats in Singapore’s parliament to 97 from 93. Photo: Shutterstock
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, ether stagger as US stock sell-off weighs on cryptocurrencies

The initial declines on Tuesday came after a sell-off in US equities, led by technology stocks, picked up steam.

Bitcoin fell more than 3 per cent on Tuesday morning in Asia, while ether dropped as much as 6 per cent. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Singapore to list bitcoin futures, join shift in expanding crypto derivatives

The move reflects a trend of traditional exchanges entering the cryptocurrency derivatives market to provide a regulated platform for trading digital assets.

Hong Kong economy

What can Hong Kong do as Singapore secures Lady Gaga for latest superstar gigs?

Opening of Kai Tak Sports Park and its main 50,000-seat stadium may give the city more leverage in future, observers say.

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Hong Kong economy

Poll reveals which Hong Kong products are winning over Asean online shoppers

Consumers from Thailand, Indonesia lead in buying products from city, while Singapore respondents have highest spend per purchase.

The Kwai Tsing Container Terminals in Hong Kong. The Trade Development Council has conducted a survey to study six Asean markets. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Law

‘Frustration’ or arrogance? Cantonese line in Singapore parliament sparks debate

The country’s manpower minister had used a Hong Kong film anecdote to rebuff an opposition member pressing for employment figures.

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Progress Singapore Party’s Leong Mun Wai (left) and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng. Photos: Handout
Indonesia

Singapore working with Indonesia to extradite corruption fugitive: minister

Paulus Tannos, a businessman, was arrested in January, a month after Indonesian authorities requested his capture.

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga in Singapore: no grant for exclusive concert stop like Taylor Swift

Culture minister hails coming shows for yet another global superstar performer, with ticket sales to start March 18.

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Indonesia

Indonesian man accused of flashing crew member on Singapore flight

The suspect allegedly exposed himself to a female flight attendant while she served his meal.

The passenger was arrested after the plane landed at Singapore airport. Photo: Shutterstock
Australia

Singapore jails Australian man who stole cash from moneylender at knifepoint

Jose Manuel Pacheco, who was sentenced to 16 months’ jail, said he needed money desperately to repay his debts.

Social media

Bounty for love: Singapore woman offers S$2,000 if you can find her life partner

However, introductions will need to result in a committed relationship lasting at least six months before matchmakers can claim the reward.

Banking & finance

DBS outgoing CEO gets US$13 million in ‘another banner year’

The pay makes Gupta one of Asia’s highest-paid bankers, behind Standard Chartered boss Bill Winters who earned US$13.8 million last year.

Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS Bank, attends the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum in Mumbai, India, on February 24, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Indonesia

Singapore woman jailed for pouring soy sauce on helper, throwing chilli at her

The employer, frustrated with the helper’s work performance, repeatedly abused her, including twisting her ear.

Singapore’s skyline. A woman was jailed for four weeks after pouring soy sauce over her domestic helper’s head. Photo: AFP
Tourism

6 marinas that are destinations in themselves

Marinas in Monaco and Dubai are billionaires’ playgrounds while Sanya is growing as a marine tourism hub and Singapore has a bustling port.

Asean

Opinion | Trump is bringing the trade war to Southeast Asia. Asean must act

Unless nations can work together to blunt the worst effects, the region may have to live with slower growth for years to come.

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Mainland China

Hong Kong still among world’s top wealth hubs, according to Knight Frank report

There were an estimated 42,715 high-net-worth individuals in Hong Kong last year, making up around 0.6 per cent of the city’s population.

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A view of Kowloon, looking across Victoria Harbour. Photo: Elson Li
Defence

France projects Indo-Pacific ambition in Singapore with carrier strike group

The visit by the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier-led flotilla comes amid China’s heightened military activities in the Indo-Pacific.

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France’s nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier docks in Singapore’s Changi Naval Base on Tuesday. Photo: Jean Iau
Millionaires and billionaires

Boardroom battle among one of Singapore’s richest families sees adviser resign

Catherine Wu’s departure from City Developments follows accusations from the Kwek family about her interference in management decisions.

Diplomacy

Opinion | Why US allies in Europe and Asia are ‘de-risking’ from Trump

Collective bargaining may be the only defence against his flirtation with rival superpowers, protectionist policies and transactionalist diplomacy.

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