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Head of State
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Head of Government
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
Human rights
Singapore’s migrant worker wage saga spotlights potential loopholes
Analysts point to laws that empower employers over migrant workers, who could face job loss and repatriation in any wage dispute.
29 Jun 2026 - 5:47PM
IPO
Chinese self-driving firm Momenta eyes US$750m in Hong Kong IPO
29 Jun 2026 - 6:52PM
Malaysia
Malaysia acts to avert Singapore causeway chaos amid Johor vote
29 Jun 2026 - 2:57PM
Pritam Singh
Singapore’s Pritam Singh wins vote of no confidence by landslide
The Workers’ Party chief defeated a challenge from 25 cadre members demanding his resignation for breaching its constitution.
28 Jun 2026 - 8:01PM
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Tourism
Sofa, so good: inside Singapore travel trend swarming China’s furniture capital
Singaporeans flock to Foshan for custom interior furnishings, blending holiday with home design.
28 Jun 2026 - 12:24PM
Artificial intelligence
Opinion
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Hong Kong’s AI push needs a broader vision and more realistic goals
The city is unlikely to outspend Silicon Valley or outscale Shenzhen. But it doesn’t need to.
28 Jun 2026 - 9:30AM
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Trip Inspiration
Tomorrow’s world: museums, art spaces and tech-hubs from Shenzhen to Spain that help broaden the mind
From sci-fi museums and art spaces to smart homes and eco-excellence, these hi-tech attractions offer a glimpse of something different.
28 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
Yuan
As Beijing raises Shanghai’s offshore yuan profile, where will Hong Kong fit in?
Geopolitical tensions add fuel to long-standing debate about China’s need for multiple offshore yuan centres – a role that suits Shanghai well.
28 Jun 2026 - 6:07AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Johor election campaign begins as federal allies clash
Ruling partners Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional will both contest all 56 seats, alongside 60 other candidates in a crowded 14-day race.
27 Jun 2026 - 3:25PM
Jobs
‘Ashamed’: Singapore graduates settle for half pay in brutal jobs market
With AI eating entry-level roles and hiring on ice, a stopgap government scheme is the best some university leavers can get.
27 Jun 2026 - 3:23PM
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Thailand
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Bangkok’s ‘Hulk’ governor wants a second chance to smash it
Chadchart Sittipunt has won fans with his dog parks and flood alerts. Now he says he needs four more years to finish the job.
27 Jun 2026 - 10:00AM
Lessons from China's history
Reflections
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How the Chinese language has long been shaped by foreign influences
From Buddhism’s arrival in China to European exchange in the 1800s, external forces have left a mark on Chinese vocabulary and grammar.
27 Jun 2026 - 9:39AM
Malaysia
Burning point: Southeast Asia’s haze fight faces cost test
Indonesia has come under renewed attention after President Prabowo Subianto committed to cracking down on agriculture-linked fires.
26 Jun 2026 - 8:40PM
Extreme weather
Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew seen as cool guy amid Europe’s deadly heatwave
In the midst of record-breaking temperatures, social media users are praising the late statesman’s foresight in embracing air conditioning.
26 Jun 2026 - 4:33PM
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Asian cinema
Will Dear You’s smash success push Singapore to ease dialect film policies?
Extra Teochew shows of the indie hit signal ‘increasing liberalisation’ towards dialect films, but long-term changes will take time, analysts say.
26 Jun 2026 - 10:18AM
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Education in Hong Kong
Opinion
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Why Hong Kong’s bilingualism is uniquely indispensable in the AI era
Hong Kong’s ability to triangulate truth across two knowledge systems was cultivated over centuries. It is a critical asset today.
26 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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Chinese culture
Opinion
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For many outside China, Dear You reflects family history, not politics
Some call the film soft power, but for many in the Chinese diaspora, it’s simply family history.
25 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong exports rise by nearly 41% in May as AI keeps fuelling demand
Figure marks second month in row that export growth exceeded 40 per cent, edging close to best performing month in decades.
25 Jun 2026 - 8:02PM
Crime
He shared her nudes as revenge. She went undercover to get him jailed
Abdul Marzuq Waliyuddin Abdul Majid was also ordered to pay US$3,000 as compensation to the victim, who wanted to end her life.
25 Jun 2026 - 2:03PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Asian airfares look set to fall as jet fuel prices ease on US-Iran deal
Budget carriers will lead the charge but the pace is likely to be gradual as airlines wait for more clarity on the Iran war, experts say.
25 Jun 2026 - 3:40PM
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The Future of Marketing in Asia
Basking in the shadows: marketing to and through Hong Kong
Experts at Hungry Digital, Jules & Co and Red Ant Asia discuss the city’s evolving role in marketing strategies.
25 Jun 2026 - 7:30AM
Wellness
Singapore aims to lead Asia’s wellness race with US$770 million complex
The Therme wellness hub is set to draw 2 million visitors annually as competition heats up in the regional tourism sector.
24 Jun 2026 - 11:25PM
Myanmar
Singaporean woman jailed for slapping, punching helper over job performance
Hazel Phang Fong Yen was also ordered to pay US$3,422 in compensation for repeated physical assaults on the Myanmar national.
24 Jun 2026 - 3:29PM
Donald Trump
New poll shows eroding global trust in Trump and America
Pew survey across 36 nations found just 23 per cent of respondents had confidence in Trump to do the right thing in world affairs.
24 Jun 2026 - 2:00PM
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Hong Kong economy
Editorial
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Why it matters that Hong Kong is surging in global rankings
The city cannot afford complacency if it is to remain unrivalled as a bridge between China and the world.
24 Jun 2026 - 6:45AM
China food security
Global farming, Chinese food imports at stake as El Nino threatens drought
Sharpest risks to occur in the Global South, with countries facing conflict and economic stress being the worst hit: United Nations’ FAO.
23 Jun 2026 - 7:30PM
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BTS
Chinese, Japanese fans fuel surge in Singapore hotel rates for BTS shows
Some fans complained about the high room prices and suggested staying in neighbouring Johor Bahru instead.
23 Jun 2026 - 3:36PM
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Mental health
‘So much pressure’: why Singapore lawyers don’t last beyond courtship phase
Poor mental health is the main reason for young lawyers leaving the profession in droves, a new survey has found.
23 Jun 2026 - 1:34PM
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