WMO Highlights AI’s Growing Role in Weather Forecasting and Climate Prediction
Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities to improve weather forecasting and climate analysis, with countries exploring how advanced technologies can...
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Singapore Commits More Than S$45 Million to Accelerate AI Adoption in Advanced Manufacturing
Singapore is stepping up efforts to expand the use of artificial intelligence in advanced manufacturing, with Enterprise Singapore announcing a...
Singapore and the Philippines Strengthen Healthcare Cooperation Through Nurse Educator Scholarship Initiative
Singapore and the Philippines are advancing cooperation in healthcare education through a nurse educator scholarship initiative designed to support professional...
Singapore Adopts National Wages Council Guidelines for 2026–2027 to Support Fair Pay and Wage Growth
Singapore has accepted the National Wages Council's guidelines for the 2026–2027 period, setting out recommendations intended to help employers and...
Singapore Prime Minister to Visit Qatar and UAE to Strengthen Energy and Economic Cooperation
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is undertaking official visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the trip...
Saudi Arabia Tops Global Digital Leadership Rankings for 2026, Followed by the UAE and Estonia
Saudi Arabia has secured the leading position in a global ranking of digital development for 2026, highlighting the growing influence...
Nirmala Sitharaman Discusses Sovereign AI and Financial Sector Investment with B Capital Leadership in Singapore
India is seeking to expand its role in artificial intelligence and strengthen its appeal to international investors, with Finance Minister...
Nippon Paint to Acquire AkzoNobel’s Southeast Asian Decorative Paints Business for $1.35 Billion
Tokyo/Amsterdam: Japan's Nippon Paint Holdings has agreed to acquire AkzoNobel’s Southeast Asian decorative paints business for approximately $1.35 billion, creating...
Singapore and United States Strengthen Defence Cooperation Through Strategic Security Dialogue
Singapore and the United States have reaffirmed their longstanding defence partnership during the 16th Singapore-US Strategic Security Policy Dialogue, with...
Four Southeast Asian Nations Move to Promote Zapin Dance as UNESCO Heritage
Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore are working together to seek international recognition for Zapin, a traditional dance form deeply connected...
Singapore’s Exports Surge 46.2% as AI Demand Drives Electronics Boom
Singapore, September 17, 2026: Singapore recorded a sharp acceleration in its merchandise exports in August, with non-oil domestic exports (NODX)...
Indonesia Tightens Forest-Fire Crackdown as Wildfire Crisis Intensifies
Jakarta, September 17, 2026: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for tougher regulations and stronger legal action against people and...
Indonesia Battles Worst Wildfires in 11 Years as Toxic Haze Spreads Across Southeast Asia
Indonesia is facing one of its most severe wildfire crises in more than a decade, with intense fires across Borneo...
Singapore Opens New Outward Bound Campus to Strengthen Youth Development and Resilience
Singapore has opened a new campus of Outward Bound Singapore on Coney Island, expanding opportunities for young people to develop...
Singapore Announces Changes to Political Salaries After Independent Review
SINGAPORE — Singapore is set to revise the compensation framework for political office holders following an independent review, with the...
Luxembourg Prime Minister Calls for a Stronger and More Sovereign Europe Amid Global Uncertainty
Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden has called for a stronger and more strategically independent Europe, arguing that European countries need...
Singapore Activates Haze Response Measures as Air Quality Reaches Unhealthy Level
SINGAPORE, September 4, 2026 — Singapore has activated a series of measures to protect the public after the country's 24-hour...
Singapore Reports Progress in Tackling Litter, Waste and Public Cleanliness
SINGAPORE, September 4, 2026 — Singapore has reported measurable improvements in public cleanliness during the first half of 2026, with...
Singapore and Thailand Deepen Strategic Partnership With Focus on AI, Energy and Trade
Singapore and Thailand have agreed to strengthen their bilateral relationship through a broader programme of cooperation covering artificial intelligence, energy...
OpenAI Strengthens Asia-Pacific Push With Meta Executive Sandhya Devanathan Appointment
OpenAI is expanding its leadership presence across the Asia-Pacific region with the appointment of longtime Meta executive Sandhya Devanathan as...
Sandhya Devanathan Moves From Meta to OpenAI as AI Firm Expands Across Asia-Pacific
Singapore, A major executive transition in the technology industry is drawing attention across Asia after Sandhya Devanathan, a senior Meta...
Top 15 Best Asian Food Cities in the World in 2026: A Celebration of Asia’s Culinary Capitals
Asia has long been regarded as the heart of global gastronomy, offering an extraordinary blend of flavours, traditions, and culinary...
Canada and Singapore Deepen Economic Partnership Amid Changing Global Trade Landscape
Canada and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic ties as both countries seek to navigate an increasingly...
The Purple Symphony Celebrates Two Inspiring Nights of Music, Inclusion, and Community Spirit
Music Singapore, June 20: Applause echoed through the concert hall as The Purple Symphony concluded two successful nights of its...
Global Leaders Warn Against “Weaponization” of Strategic Maritime Chokepoints
Singapore — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has raised serious concerns over what he described as the growing “weaponization” of...
India and Singapore Sign MoUs on Semiconductor Cooperation: Strengthening Strategic Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Singapore marked a significant corner in India- Singapore relations. The visit witnessed the...
Singapore’s Global Importance Is Enormous: Hard to Ignore
Singapore is a small island nation with a big impact on the global stage. With a strategic location at the...
