Singapore Macron warns US not to abandon Ukraine at expense of focusing on China Macron said that any shifts to developing a more hard-line deterrent stance in the Indo-Pacific is still tied to how the world — and particularly the West — treats other critical issues. 31/05/2025
Europe News Macron signs 'tangible roadmap' AI and tech deal during Singapore trip Emmanuel Macron's visit to Singapore has led to a new partnership focusing on AI, tech and defence, with both nations promoting multilateralism and cooperation. 30/05/2025
Destinations I travelled through the rainforest on Malaysia’s last sleeper train J.R. Patterson takes us on a luxurious rail journey from Singapore, through Taman Negara National Park and on to the colonial outposts of Penang. 11/05/2025
Singapore Singapore's long-ruling party wins another landslide in key elections The result is expected to bolster the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who took office over a year ago. 03/05/2025
Singapore Singapore dissolves parliament, paving the way for 3 May election The ruling People's Action Party has been criticised for tight government control and a government-knows-best stance, media censorship and the use of oppressive laws against dissidents. 15/04/2025
Travel News Finland replaces Spain as most powerful European passport Although Singapore is now in pole position, many European passport holders have impressive freedom of movement. 03/12/2024
Europe News Spanish football fans detained in Singapore over club owner criticism The Spanish embassy have been in contact with the pair after they were stopped at the airport following a protest. 09/10/2024
Radio Schuman Was gender equality made to take a backseat in the next Commission? The European Commission's equality portfolio has been merged with the preparedness and crisis management portfolio, raising concerns among NGOs that it may be neglected in EU legislation. 20/09/2024
Europe News Pope asks for better conditions of migrant workers in Singapore "I would like to highlight the risk entailed in focusing solely on pragmatism or placing merit above all things, namely the unintended consequence of justifying the exclusion of those on the margins from benefiting from progress," the Pope said. 12/09/2024
Scenes Watch: The young Singaporeans giving Spanish football their best shot In partnership with Media City Brothers Kyen and Tylan Sasikumar are boys from a tiny island with big dreams and the world at their feet. 12/08/2024
Travel News Four European countries have the world’s second most powerful passport Slim by mighty, these passports enable holders access to almost all the world without the need for a visa. 26/07/2024
Europe News EU clinches digital trade deal with Singapore The EU today (25 July) concluded negotiations with Singapore on a new Digital Trade Agreement designed to increase online trade, help SMEs with digital transformation and facilitate data flows. 25/07/2024
Business Allianz plans majority stake in Singapore firm to widen Asia access German insurance giant Allianz offers $1.6 billion (€1.5 billion) for a minimum stake of 51% for Singapore’s Income Insurance Ltd. A deal would turn the business into the fourth-largest composite insurer in Asia. 17/07/2024
No Comment Singapore starts to clean up oil slick after boat hits stationary fuel Authorities in the popular resort island of Sentosa, Singapore commenced the clean-up after an oil spill caused by a dredger boat that hit a stationary cargo tanker on Friday, blackened part of Singapore’s southern coastline. 18/06/2024
Travel News Singapore Airlines passengers to be refunded after turbulent flight Extreme turbulence killed one and injured dozens the flight last month. Now passengers are being compensated. 11/06/2024
Europe News Ukraine imposes power shutdowns as Russia attacks energy grid Power out in all but three regions of Ukraine with state-owned power grid operator Ukrenergo saying shutdowns affected both industrial and household consumers. 03/06/2024
Europe News Zelenskyy seeks security assistance at Shangri-La Dialogue His visit to Singapore comes a day after Russia pummelled Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with a large-scale drone and missile attack that injured at least 19 people. 02/06/2024
Europe Decoded No, this video doesn't show turbulent Singapore Airlines flight The video is being shared widely on social media and even in news reports in the context of the Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence and left one man dead, but the footage has been misattributed. 24/05/2024
Travel News British man dead after severe turbulence hits London-Singapore flight The plane had hit clear-air turbulence which does not show up on flight radars. 21/05/2024
Business AstraZeneca announces a billion-dollar cancer plant in Singapore The new factory highlights a rising trend by pharmaceutical companies to develop production facilities in local markets, to ensure a smoother supply chain and further cement their regional influence. 20/05/2024