The smiling face of Chinese interests in the Indo-Pacific: David Cameron – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — It is a multi-billion-dollar plan to build a metropolis in the Indo-Pacific…
Australian charged after making alleged bomb threats on flight from Singapore to Perth
An Australian man has been charged for making a bomb threat onboard a Perth-bound plane.Key points: Hawkins Kevin Francis, 30, allegedly told a member of the cabin…
Singapore says assets seized in money laundering case now at $2 bln
Singapore said it was expecting more arrests and seizures as the Asian financial hub investigates one of its biggest cases of money laundering, in which…
Mid-Autumn festival: Why Asia goes mad for mooncakes | Food News
Taipei, Taiwan – As autumn approaches in many parts of Asia, that means one thing: boxes and boxes of mooncakes. The small pastries are synonymous…
‘Baby steps’ for ASEAN as it wraps up first-ever joint military drills | Military News
The 10 countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have wrapped up their first-ever joint military drills. Organised by Indonesia, the regional grouping’s…
Singapore’s clean image under scrutiny amid money laundering scandal | Crime
Singapore – Singapore’s image as a squeaky-clean business hub is under scrutiny amid a huge money laundering scandal that has so far resulted in 10…
Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix
Max Verstappen has won 10 grands prix in a row Red Bull has claimed victory in every race this season.But an F1 race around the…
How ‘war on terror’ was fought, won in Southeast Asia – for now | Conflict News
Medan, Indonesia – In the early 2000s, the potential for terror attacks in Southeast Asia appeared dramatically different from today. Indonesia was rocked by the…
Singapore Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc leads Ferrari one-two in opening practice
Max Verstappen is targeting an 11th straight win this weekendCharles Leclerc led Carlos Sainz in a Ferrari one-two ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen in…
Singapore laundering case exposes gaps in illicit money defenses
A Singapore money laundering probe involving more than S$1 bln ($740 mln) is shining a light on fund flows from abroad and raising questions about…
Myanmar rejects ASEAN statement condemning violence as ‘one-sided’ | ASEAN News
Generals lash out after 10-member grouping urges ‘Myanmar Armed Forces in particular’ to end violence and civilian attacks. Southeast Asian leaders have “strongly condemned” the…
‘Severe stress’: Myanmar, South China Sea push ASEAN to breaking point | ASEAN News
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), numbering 10 countries and member-to-be East Timor, also known as Timor Leste, is meeting in Jakarta this week…
Singapore ex-deputy prime minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam elected president
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, a former member of Singapore's ruling party, has scored a landslide victory to become the city-state's president, in an election seen as a…
Singapore ex-deputy PM Shanmugaratnam elected president | News
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, a stalwart of the ruling party, elected to the ceremonial post in the first contested vote in more than a decade. Tharman Shanmugaratnam,…
Singapore holds presidential vote seen as test for ruling party support | Elections News
Presidential election result could indicate level of support for Singapore’s long-ruling People’s Action Party, analysts say. Singaporeans are heading to the polls in the city-state’s…
10 must-try eats and drinks while visiting Singapore
This is the hawker center that was featured in the movie “Crazy Rich Asians,” so expect a crowd. It’s also one of the best places…
Singapore employers using police to threaten domestic workers, report says | Labour Rights
More than 80 percent of police reports made by bosses against their maids do not lead to charges, rights group says. Singapore – Singaporean employers…
Singapore arrests 10 in laundering case involving $736 million
August 16, 2023August 17, 2023 Authorities in Singapore arrested 10 foreigners for suspected offenses, including money laundering and forgery, in a case involving about S$1…
Singapore arrests 10, seizes $737m in assets in money laundering raids | Money Laundering News
Police say the group is suspected of involvement in organised crime activities ‘including scams and online gambling’. Singapore police have arrested 10 people and seized…
Singapore hangs third person for drug offences in little over a week | Crime News
City-state hangs 39-year-old driver over 54 grams of heroin despite international pressure to halt executions. Singapore has carried out its third execution for drug offences…