Singapore’s Ministry of Defence plans to replace its fleet of Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft with Boeing-made P-8A reconnaissance planes. Published On 21 Jan 202621 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The United States has approved a $2.3bn weapons sale to Singapore that includes P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft, lightweight torpedoes, … Read more
Red Bull’s Verstappen finished second, and McLaren’s Norris, finishing third, now has a 22-point lead in the drivers’ standings. Published On 5 Oct 20255 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share George Russell of Mercedes has won the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, as McLaren clinched … Read more
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says most workers have seen wages outpace inflation. Singapore’s economy grew 4 percent in 2024, comfortably beating forecasts, according to preliminary government figures. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 4.3 percent in the October-December period, Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry said on Thursday, lifting full-year growth to its strongest performance … Read more
Airline offers $10,000 to passengers with minor injuries, invites seriously hurt to discuss compensation offer. Singapore Airlines has offered monetary compensation to passengers who were injured during a bout of extreme turbulence that killed one passenger and left dozens of others hospitalised. Passengers who suffered minor injuries have been offered $10,000, while those who were … Read more
As US and China defence chiefs meet in Singapore, attention turns to rising tensions over the future of Taiwan. Defence chiefs from around the Asia Pacific are in Singapore to discuss security challenges facing the region. The three-day summit, known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, attracts high-level ministers, military heads and global security analysts. The focus … Read more
Announcement comes after rival Microsoft last week unveiled major investments in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Amazon has announced plans to invest $9bn in Singapore to expand cloud infrastructure in the city-state. The announcement at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) ASEAN Summit on Tuesday comes after the Seattle-based tech giant last year unveiled multibillion-dollar investments in … Read more
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore says Dali was serviced for ‘faulty monitor gauge for fuel pressure’. The cargo ship involved in the collapse of the bridge in the United States city of Baltimore passed overseas inspections and had valid certificates covering its structural integrity and equipment functionality, Singapore’s port authority has said. The Dali … Read more