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Singapore's UOB appoints Tan Choon Hin as head of ASEAN and Greater China in new role - Reuters
Singapore's UOB appoints Tan Choon Hin as head of ASEAN and Greater China in new role Reuters
August 18, 2026Singapore and S Korea pull Trader Joe's seasoning over poppy seeds
Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning contains poppy seeds which are banned in both countries.
August 12, 2026Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast on AI boom after robust Q2 GDP - Reuters
Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast on AI boom after robust Q2 GDP Reuters
August 11, 2026Why we are still waiting for the 'Newey effect' - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
August 4, 2026Singapore's Grab lifts 2026 revenue forecast on solid delivery, ride-hailing demand - Reuters
Singapore's Grab lifts 2026 revenue forecast on solid delivery, ride-hailing demand Reuters
August 3, 2026Massive Attack band says Singapore police detained, questioned them after concert - Reuters
Massive Attack band says Singapore police detained, questioned them after concert Reuters
August 3, 2026Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display
The UK band says they are "surprised and disappointed" by their treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.
August 3, 2026Massive Attack investigated after reports of pro-Palestinian display in Singapore show
The UK band reportedly expressed pro-Palestinian sentiments during a performance.
July 31, 2026Singapore police probe British band's Palestinian flag display at concert - Reuters
Singapore police probe British band's Palestinian flag display at concert Reuters
July 31, 2026Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt
The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.
July 30, 2026Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.
July 27, 2026Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?
At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.
July 23, 2026HSBC sells Singapore insurance unit to Allianz in $2.1 billion deal - Reuters
HSBC sells Singapore insurance unit to Allianz in $2.1 billion deal Reuters
July 23, 2026Richards hopeful of completing medal set in Glasgow
Double Olympic champion Matt Richards is hoping to claim Commonwealth gold and complete his major medal collection.
July 23, 2026Singapore minister resigns over 'interactions with a woman', Prime Minister's Office says - Reuters
Singapore minister resigns over 'interactions with a woman', Prime Minister's Office says Reuters
July 20, 2026More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates.
July 15, 2026Singapore's DBS targets over $774 billion in wealth assets by 2030 - Reuters
Singapore's DBS targets over $774 billion in wealth assets by 2030 Reuters
July 15, 2026Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case
The ministers claimed the piece, which cited their luxury bungalow deals, had tarnished their reputation.
July 14, 2026Singapore seizes $42m mansion over Nvidia chip smuggling
The luxury home was seized as part of a probe into the illegal trade of servers containing AI semiconductors.
July 2, 2026Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.
July 1, 2026We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.
June 29, 2026Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?
June 26, 2026A Chinese box office hit sparks a debate about identity in Singapore
A nostalgic tale about family, hope and hardship has opened an unexpected conversation.
June 25, 2026The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war
As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.
June 21, 2026Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says - Reuters
Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says Reuters
June 16, 2026Oil slips over 4% after US, Iran reach peace deal, reopen Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Oil slips over 4% after US, Iran reach peace deal, reopen Strait of Hormuz Reuters
June 14, 2026Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred - Reuters
Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred Reuters
June 12, 2026Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions - Reuters
Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions Reuters
June 11, 2026Red-hot SpaceX IPO may burn retail buyers - Reuters
Red-hot SpaceX IPO may burn retail buyers Reuters
June 11, 2026Wales beat Lithuania in World Cup of Darts opener
Wales begin their quest for a third World Cup of Darts title with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania.
June 11, 2026Asian stocks slide, oil rises as Iran and US launch strikes - Reuters
Asian stocks slide, oil rises as Iran and US launch strikes Reuters
June 10, 2026Drones hit historic museum in Russia-annexed Crimea as officials alter train schedule - Reuters
Drones hit historic museum in Russia-annexed Crimea as officials alter train schedule Reuters
June 10, 2026Meta ties up with Ambani's Reliance for AI data center in India - Reuters
Meta ties up with Ambani's Reliance for AI data center in India Reuters
June 10, 2026Oil rises nearly 1% as US launches new strikes against Iran, supply tightens - Reuters
Oil rises nearly 1% as US launches new strikes against Iran, supply tightens Reuters
June 10, 2026Tech Life
Check before check-in. What's behind a new safety campaign about power banks on aircraft?
June 9, 2026Morning Bid: Fortune really had better favour the brave - Reuters
Morning Bid: Fortune really had better favour the brave Reuters
June 9, 2026Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
June 8, 2026Prabowo's populist policies propel a 'doom-loop' in Indonesian markets - Reuters
Prabowo's populist policies propel a 'doom-loop' in Indonesian markets Reuters
June 8, 2026Asia markets brace for selling after tech rout hits Wall Street - Reuters
Asia markets brace for selling after tech rout hits Wall Street Reuters
June 7, 2026US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence - Hegseth
The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.
May 30, 2026Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit - Reuters
Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit Reuters
May 25, 2026London's GHO, Singapore's CBC to merge into $21 billion healthcare investor - Reuters
London's GHO, Singapore's CBC to merge into $21 billion healthcare investor Reuters
May 20, 2026Air India CEO search narrows to Singapore Air exec Kannan and insider Aggarwal, sources say - Reuters
Air India CEO search narrows to Singapore Air exec Kannan and insider Aggarwal, sources say Reuters
May 2, 2026Chinese refiner Hengli, sanctioned by US, restructures Singapore unit, sources say - Reuters
Chinese refiner Hengli, sanctioned by US, restructures Singapore unit, sources say Reuters
April 28, 2026Singapore emerging as neutral ground as AI firms navigate Sino-US rivalry - Reuters
Singapore emerging as neutral ground as AI firms navigate Sino-US rivalry Reuters
April 24, 2026Google puts AI agents at heart of its enterprise money-making push - Reuters
Google puts AI agents at heart of its enterprise money-making push Reuters
April 22, 2026Oil climbs as strikes on Saudi facilities stoke anxiety, Hormuz near standstill - Reuters
Oil climbs as strikes on Saudi facilities stoke anxiety, Hormuz near standstill Reuters
April 10, 2026China's teapots buy Iranian oil at premiums to Brent for first time in years, sources say - Reuters
China's teapots buy Iranian oil at premiums to Brent for first time in years, sources say Reuters
April 10, 2026Chinese startup ShengShu raises $293 million to advance artificial general intelligence - Reuters
Chinese startup ShengShu raises $293 million to advance artificial general intelligence Reuters
April 10, 2026Ceasefire sends dollar on weekly drop; US-Iran talks in focus - Reuters
Ceasefire sends dollar on weekly drop; US-Iran talks in focus Reuters
April 10, 2026Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
April 9, 2026Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters - Reuters
Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters Reuters
April 9, 2026Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.
April 9, 2026Asia stocks turn cautious as reality intrudes in Gulf - Reuters
Asia stocks turn cautious as reality intrudes in Gulf Reuters
April 9, 2026Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour
The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.
April 8, 2026Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
April 8, 2026BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world
It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?
April 8, 2026Rupee rallies, premiums and volatility expectations fall after Iran ceasefire; RBI eyed - Reuters
Rupee rallies, premiums and volatility expectations fall after Iran ceasefire; RBI eyed Reuters
April 8, 2026Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire - Reuters
Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire Reuters
April 7, 2026Under airstrikes, Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline - Reuters
Under airstrikes, Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline Reuters
April 7, 2026Dollar kept aloft as another Trump deadline looms - Reuters
Dollar kept aloft as another Trump deadline looms Reuters
April 7, 2026Asia markets brace for Trump's promised assault on Iranian infrastructure - Reuters
Asia markets brace for Trump's promised assault on Iranian infrastructure Reuters
April 6, 2026Dollar steady as traders fret about escalating Iran war - Reuters
Dollar steady as traders fret about escalating Iran war Reuters
April 6, 2026Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes
The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.
April 2, 2026Oil and war top financial markets worry list for an uncertain Q2 - Reuters
Oil and war top financial markets worry list for an uncertain Q2 Reuters
March 31, 2026Dollar holds firm as risk of protracted Middle East war saps sentiment - Reuters
Dollar holds firm as risk of protracted Middle East war saps sentiment Reuters
March 30, 2026Singapore denies Malaysian scholar entry, calling her 'undesirable visitor'
Fadiah Nadwa Fikri urged some in Singapore to "adopt her brand of radical advocacy", authorities say.
March 27, 2026Indonesian billionaire Michael Bambang Hartono dies at 86 - Reuters
Indonesian billionaire Michael Bambang Hartono dies at 86 Reuters
March 20, 2026How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.
March 12, 2026Indian source says Iran to allow India-flagged tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Indian source says Iran to allow India-flagged tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 12, 2026Oil hits $100 a barrel despite deal to release record amount of reserves
It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.
March 12, 2026Ex-Meta AI chief Yann LeCun's AMI raises $1.03 billion for alternative AI approach - Reuters
Ex-Meta AI chief Yann LeCun's AMI raises $1.03 billion for alternative AI approach Reuters
March 10, 2026Asia stocks rebound, oil dives as Trump and Iran trade barbs - Reuters
Asia stocks rebound, oil dives as Trump and Iran trade barbs Reuters
March 10, 2026Americans expect gasoline prices to keep rising after Iran strikes, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters
Americans expect gasoline prices to keep rising after Iran strikes, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters
March 9, 2026Dancers loved practising in this Singapore walkway. Then the complaints came
In super-organised Singapore, disputes over public space are a battle between control and chaos.
March 7, 2026Iran war threatens Asia fertiliser supplies ahead of planting season - Reuters
Iran war threatens Asia fertiliser supplies ahead of planting season Reuters
March 5, 2026China touts high-tech push as rivalry with US intensifies - Reuters
China touts high-tech push as rivalry with US intensifies Reuters
March 4, 2026Record selloff in Seoul leads stock rout as markets brace for energy shock - Reuters
Record selloff in Seoul leads stock rout as markets brace for energy shock Reuters
March 4, 2026TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.
March 4, 2026Trump's Asian allies fear Iran war will sap defences against China - Reuters
Trump's Asian allies fear Iran war will sap defences against China Reuters
March 3, 2026Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices - Reuters
Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices Reuters
March 1, 2026Flight logs and hot tub photo among key moments from Bill Clinton's deposition
The former US president, who is featured in photographs within the Epstein files, denies having any knowledge of the convicted sex offender's crimes.
February 28, 2026Elusive Shein boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance
His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore.
February 25, 2026Stocks to watch as Trump's new tariffs spell more uncertainty - Reuters
Stocks to watch as Trump's new tariffs spell more uncertainty Reuters
February 23, 2026Saudi Aramco sells first Jafurah condensate cargoes to US firms, India, sources say - Reuters
Saudi Aramco sells first Jafurah condensate cargoes to US firms, India, sources say Reuters
February 23, 2026Dollar dips as Trump's tariff wall slips - Reuters
Dollar dips as Trump's tariff wall slips Reuters
February 23, 2026Oil drops amid Iran nuclear talks, US tariff uncertainty - Reuters
Oil drops amid Iran nuclear talks, US tariff uncertainty Reuters
February 22, 2026Transport Canada has certified Gulfstream G500 and G600 jets, document says - Reuters
Transport Canada has certified Gulfstream G500 and G600 jets, document says Reuters
February 20, 2026Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
February 20, 2026Gold heads for weekly loss as dollar advances - Reuters
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February 20, 2026How do you modernise mango farming?
India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".
February 20, 2026The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic
Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement.
February 19, 2026