Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Singapore’s 50 Richest 2025: Combined Wealth Jumps To $239 Billion; Facebook Cofounder Eduardo Saverin Adds $14 Billion To Remain At No. 1
Forrest Li. Ore Huiying/Bloomberg This story is part of Forbes’ coverage of Singapore’s Richest 2025. See the full list here. On the 60th anniversary of its independence, Singapore posted better-than-expected economic growth of 4.3% in the first...

'People don’t wake up wanting insurance' Manulife's CMO on the art of connecting with Asian consumers
Asia is home to some of the longest life expectancies in the world. Yet, a new survey from Manulife reveals a shift in how people across the region view longevity. According to the survey, 62% of people in Asia now value maintaining financial,...
Dine Among Flowers at Tomacado’s First Singapore Outlet
Tomacado has officially opened its doors at Paragon Shopping Centre, offering a unique blend of dining, art, and floral design. Originally founded in China in 2015 by Karen Kong, Tomacado was created out of a desire to balance career and family...
Malaysia’s Victory Over Singapore Reflects Winning Culture, Says Cools
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s 2-1 win over arch-rivals Singapore in a Tier 1 international friendly at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here last night was seen as a step forward by the team’s captain, Dion Cools. The 29-year-old...

World News | Civil Nuclear Cooperation with Singapore Potential Area of Cooperation, Says MEA
New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): India and Singapore have agreed to form teams and take the discussion on civil nuclear cooperation forward, P Kumaran, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said on Thursday. He made the...

World News | 'No Discussion with Singapore on Trump Tariffs; Need is to Diversify, Make Supply Chains Resilient', Says MEA
New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India and Singapore held discussions on the need to diversify trade and investment relationships to build stronger and more resilient supply chains. The remarks...

From rejection letters to red carpets: How Ding Xiaoyin brought Chinese cinema to the world
Header image source: Blossoms Entertainment via Forbes. At every alumni sharing session these days, Ding Xiaoyin is the senior known for bringing films like The Wandering Earth 2, Lost in the Stars, and The Eight Hundred to audiences in more than...

Fashion Giant Appears To Use Luigi Mangioni's Face To Advertise Summer Shirt
Fashion giant Shein appears to have used an image with Luigi Mangione’s likeness as part of their advertising campaign. Shein launched an investigation after a photo seemingly bearing the likeness of Luigi Mangione was used on their website to...

Highlights and Goals of Malaysia 2-1 Singapore in Friendly Match
Thanks! We're off! Our coverage of the Malaysia vs. Singapore friendly match on FIFA International date has come to an end. Thank you for joining us! Stay tuned to VAVEL.coma to keep up to date with the world of sports. 90' End of the match!...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand And Vietnam: Sept 5, 2025
INDONESIA 1.INDONESIAN PARLIAMENT SCRAPS US$3,000 HOUSING ALLOWANCE AFTER WEEK OF PROTESTS -- JAKARTA GLOBE Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) has scrapped a controversial housing allowance of Rp 50 million (US$3,000) per lawmaker per...

‘Match Me Abroad’: Sarah’s New Man After Show Revealed
Match Me Abroad Season 2 newcomer Sarah Strain has just revealed her post-show man after a handful of Singaporean dates. So, did the jewelry designer choose a man she met on the hit TLC reality series? Keep reading for more details. Sarah’s New...
17 arrested for employment offences after raids targeting shell public entertainment outlets
SINGAPORE – Seventeen people have been arrested for their suspected involvement in employment-related offences following raids at multiple locations on Sept 2, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Sept 4. Among those arrested are five male...

Singapore Under-23 Men’s Team to face Yemen, Vietnam, and Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Under-23 Men’s National Team is set to play against Yemen, Vietnam, and Bangladesh in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers. With challenging opponents ahead, head coach Firdaus Kassim...

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao to host India’s AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore on October 14
The AFC Asian Cup 2027 final round Qualifiers Group C match between India and Singapore, on October 14, will be held at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa. “The Senior Indian Men’s National Team will play Singapore twice in the...

Judgement Day: Thai Entertainment Complexes
Thailand’s political drama continues to play out, with the latest intrigue now surrounding Thaksin Shinawatra’s sudden departure from the country. Author and gaming expert Daniel Cheng delves into the saga of the nation’s ongoing (and likely...

Hexogon Group makes record-breaking purchase of Christie Griffin 4K50-RGB projectors
Christie announced that Hexogon Group, one of Asia’s largest rental and staging companies and the multimedia and projection mapping specialist in Singapore, has made the world’s largest single purchase of Christie Griffyn 4K50-RGB pure laser...

How to create indoor spaces that mimic nature
The new “Superman” movie is bright and uplifting. It shows the best in people and fills everyone with an old-fashioned feeling of goodness and kindness. This movie shows Superman at his finest, welcoming all into his world. I dream of a world...

Sports News | India Eye Victory Against Afghanistan in Push for CAFA Nations Cup Play-offs
Hisor [Tajikistan], September 3 (ANI): Qualification for the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Playoff Stage is on the line, as India take on Afghanistan in their last match of Group B at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Thursday. The Blue...

entertainment Japanese actor Hiroya Shimizu arrested for possessing marijuana
Japanese actor Hiroya Shimizu has been arrested on suspicion of violating Japan's drug law. According to media reports, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department conducted a search in his home in Suginami ward at around 4.30am (5.30am Singapore...
Forum: Equip students with the skills to balance sports training with exams
Youth footballer Mika Bazil Baihakki’s recent exclusion from the national Under-16 team for choosing to skip a training camp to prepare for his N-Level examinations highlights a perennial challenge: balancing academic achievement with sporting...