President Trump arrives at Gimhae Airport… shortest-ever interval for reciprocal ROK-U.S. leader visits

Visits Korea in a ‘state visit’ format… highest honors provided Grand Order of Mugunghwa to be conferred… model of the Cheonmachong gold crown as a gift Plan to discuss the overall direction of ROK-U.S. Alliance development In the evening, a...

Enterprise Singapore Drives Innovation, Digitalisation and Sustainability

Enterprise Singapore is advancing a comprehensive suite of initiatives aimed at strengthening the capabilities of local businesses, enabling them to remain competitive and resilient in a rapidly evolving economic landscape. By focusing on...

‘How does a fresh grad survive in Singapore?’: NUS grad shocked by high housing prices and soaring cost of living

SINGAPORE: “How does a fresh grad survive in Singapore these days?” A local NUS graduate recently posed this question online after realising just how exhausting and expensive adult life has become. Posting on the r/nus subreddit on Tuesday (Oct...

Singapore to equip 52 more buses with AEDs

SINGAPORE, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Singapore will equip another 52 buses with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), bringing the total number of fleet vehicles fitted with AEDs to 543. Under the "AED-on-Wheels" program, launched in partnership...

CelcomDigi’s Spark Is Seriously Lacking International Roaming Options

Earlier this week, CelcomDigi officially launched Spark, which is basically a rebranding of the original mobile brand, Yoodo. Like Yoodo, it operates on a 30-day active cycle, and offers new fixed plans to users who stayed on from the Yoodo days....

Marriott to open The Luxury Collection hotel in central Singapore

InterContinental Singapore will convert to The Luxury Collection in 2026, strengthening Marriott’s luxury footprint in the city center. Marriott International, Inc. has announced a new agreement with Frasers Hospitality to convert InterContinental...

Malaysians working in Singapore, but running self-employed ventures in Malaysia, can still contribute to Perkeso, says Johor director

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 30 — Malaysians working in Singapore but running self-employed ventures, such as e-hailing or food delivery services, in Malaysia can still contribute to the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso). Johor Perkeso director Tong...

First IEA Governing Board meeting in Singapore underscores strong international energy cooperation

The International Energy Agency (IEA), and Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and Energy Market Authority (EMA) are pleased to announce the 295th meeting of the IEA Governing Board in Singapore on 28–29 October 2025. Convened in...

Tailored programmes, infrastructure upgrades for concerned merchants in northern Singapore ahead of RTS Link

SINGAPORE: A government task force is studying targeted support and infrastructure upgrades to help merchants in northern Singapore brace for changes brought by the upcoming Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link. Speaking to...

International Trade Delegation Savours Taste Of WA

Taste WA 2025 buyers mission promotes WA produce to international buyers Week-long program connects overseas buyers with more than 90 local food and beverage producers Part of Cook Government’s efforts to grow agrifood exports and diversify the...

St. Kitts–Nevis National Dawn Liburd earns world-class DCRO Institute Certificate in Risk Governance

GLOBAL EXCELLENCE, NEVIS PRIDE, MICROSOFT POWER By SKN Times Career News Feature | October 29, 2025 In a remarkable feat that places St. Kitts and Nevis on the global leadership map, Dawn V. Liburd, C.P.A., a native of Brown Hill, Nevis and senior...

Singapore PM hails Malaysia’s steady hand in steering Asean’s future

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Asean has emerged stronger, more united and focused on delivering positive outcomes for its peoples under Malaysia’s steady and thoughtful chairmanship, said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. “Asean leaders had...

Singapore seeks 'renewable fuel', nuclear ties

Singapore (VNA) – Singapore must be ready to support all promising pathways, from established technologies to novel options, in its bid to transition its fossil fuel-based energy sector to one that is clean yet affordable, said Minister-in-charge...

Thai PM Anutin joins special dinner hosted by South Korean President for Trump and APEC leaders

Thai PM Anutin attends a special dinner in South Korea with President Trump and APEC leaders, highlighting regional economic cooperation and Thailand’s commitment to sustainable development and trade partnerships. KYUNGJU, South Korea — Thai Prime...

Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 30, 2025

INDONESIA 1. INDONESIA AWAITS UN MANDATE FOR GAZA PEACE MISSION -- THE JAKARTA POST Indonesia will await for a mandate from the United Nations Security Council before sending its peacekeeping troops to Gaza, Foreign Minister Sugiono has said, as...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 30, 2025

INDONESIA 1. INDONESIA AWAITS UN MANDATE FOR GAZA PEACE MISSION -- THE JAKARTA POST Indonesia will await for a mandate from the United Nations Security Council before sending its peacekeeping troops to Gaza, Foreign Minister Sugiono has said, as...

Tata Steel invests $160 million (₹1,409 crore) in Singapore subsidiary T Steel Holdings to boost global operations

Tata Steel, one of India’s largest integrated steel producers, has announced an investment of $160 million (approximately ₹1,409.02 crore) in its wholly owned foreign subsidiary, T Steel Holdings Pte. Ltd (TSHP), based in Singapore. The move...

Global: MSIG appoints new senior vice president and global broker engagement manager

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and MSIG Asia (MSIG) has appointed Mr Eric Schaap as senior vice president and global broker engagement manager, a newly established role. In this new role, Mr Schaap will leverage MSIG’s scale and analytical insights to...

Singapore’s Next-Generation Trade and Energy Initiatives

Singapore is advancing its leadership in regional economic integration and sustainable innovation through two significant initiatives announced. Both initiatives underscore the city-state’s commitment to leveraging technology, digital solutions...

Scams grow, as laws lag

Last week, police in Chiang Rai province arrested a 35-year-old Chinese national as he went from one ATM to a multitude of others to withdraw cash. A subsequent search of his rented room showed he had in his possession 2,057 ATM cards, 537,900...