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Watch: How toxic smog from wildfires is making Indonesians sick
Around 175,000 people in Indonesia have suffered from respiratory illness since August.
September 23, 2026Watch: Dramatic moment a cargo ship crashes into another vessel
Verified footage appears to show a cargo ship colliding with a fishing boat near Singapore, with investigators still working to establish exactly when and how the crash happened.
September 21, 2026Waymo to bring autonomous ride-hailing to Singapore in 2028 - Reuters
Waymo to bring autonomous ride-hailing to Singapore in 2028 Reuters
September 18, 2026Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist
Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.
September 9, 2026Singapore PM proposes big salary increase for ministers - Reuters
Singapore PM proposes big salary increase for ministers Reuters
September 8, 2026Singapore minister defends Singapore Airlines' investment in Air India - Reuters
Singapore minister defends Singapore Airlines' investment in Air India Reuters
September 8, 2026Singtel's quarterly profit tops estimates on Optus, digital services strength - Reuters
Singtel's quarterly profit tops estimates on Optus, digital services strength Reuters
August 12, 2026Nvidia gets $500bn from major investors to develop AI infrastructure
The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.
August 10, 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, 2026Citadel Securities invests $400 million in Crypto.com at $20 billion valuation - Reuters
Citadel Securities invests $400 million in Crypto.com at $20 billion valuation Reuters
July 16, 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, 2026Swift starts blockchain ledger with initial set of 17 banks - Reuters
Swift starts blockchain ledger with initial set of 17 banks Reuters
July 9, 2026It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been trafficked
The case highlights the problem of child trafficking in Indonesia and raises questions about how Singapore fails to detect it.
July 8, 2026UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked
The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.
June 26, 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, 2026BizLink to buy Interplex Datacom for $850 million to expand data center business - Reuters
BizLink to buy Interplex Datacom for $850 million to expand data center business Reuters
June 10, 2026S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as tech selling resumes, Trump vows to respond to downed US helicopter - Reuters
S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as tech selling resumes, Trump vows to respond to downed US helicopter Reuters
June 9, 2026Tech Life
Check before check-in. What's behind a new safety campaign about power banks on aircraft?
June 9, 2026Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit to open SpaceX tokenized IPO access - Reuters
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit to open SpaceX tokenized IPO access Reuters
June 7, 2026Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital'
The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.
May 22, 2026BlackRock's GIP teams up with Temasek, Abu Dhabi heavyweights to target $30 bln in infrastructure deals - Reuters
BlackRock's GIP teams up with Temasek, Abu Dhabi heavyweights to target $30 bln in infrastructure deals Reuters
May 14, 2026What comes next for US passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
After being flown to a medical centre in Nebraska, some will be allowed to "self-isolate" in their home states.
May 10, 2026Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies retrieved - Reuters
Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies retrieved Reuters
May 10, 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, 2026Fertiliser boss says war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
April 30, 2026From surplus to strain: world rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino - Reuters
From surplus to strain: world rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino Reuters
April 30, 2026French teen who licked vending machine straw faces jail in Singapore
The teen, who posted on social media a video of himself licking the straw, could be jailed for more than two years.
April 27, 2026British conwoman who claimed to be royalty hit with new charges in Singapore
Dionne Marie Hanna, 85, is accused of duping more than two dozen people - including her own son.
April 24, 2026Indonesia reaffirms it has no plan to impose tolls in Malacca Strait - Reuters
Indonesia reaffirms it has no plan to impose tolls in Malacca Strait Reuters
April 24, 2026Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' - the Malacca Strait - Reuters
Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' - the Malacca Strait Reuters
April 23, 2026Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
April 20, 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, 2026Gold slips as raging Iran war, strong US jobs data lift dollar - Reuters
Gold slips as raging Iran war, strong US jobs data lift dollar 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, 2026Southeast Asia's robust Brazilian fuel oil imports ease war-fuelled supply concerns - Reuters
Southeast Asia's robust Brazilian fuel oil imports ease war-fuelled supply concerns Reuters
April 1, 2026China exports surge despite Trump tariffs
Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.
March 10, 2026Taiwan indicts 62 over suspected scam centre operator Prince Group - Reuters
Taiwan indicts 62 over suspected scam centre operator Prince Group Reuters
March 4, 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, 2026What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?
After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.
February 23, 2026MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest
A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.
February 21, 2026