Singapore’s economy expected to decelerate due to the impact of US tariffs

Singapore’s economy is likely to face a slowdown influenced by US tariffs, while inflation is projected to stay subdued. Effective coordination between fiscal and monetary policies will be crucial in addressing external pressures. Economic Outlook...

International Emmy nominees span record 26 countries

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences unveiled the nominations for the 2025 International Emmy Awards, marking another milestone in the global celebration of television. This year, 64 nominees compete across 16 categories,...

Singapore’s Commitment to an Inclusive Digital Future for All

In her speech during the debate on the President’s Address, Minister of State for Digital Development and Information (MDDI) Rahayu Mahzam highlighted Singapore’s commitment to building a digitally inclusive society, ensuring that no one is left...

Putting Southeast Asia on the map: Art Jakarta’s Tom Tandio on what’s driving Indonesia’s creative scene

Culture September 27, 2025 4 Min Read Indonesia’s premier fair Art Jakarta runs from 3 to 5 October. Director Tom Tandio speaks to Monocle about this year’s edition, which is taking place soon after anti-government protests rocked the country’s...

The 2025 BPD Singapore Conference Has Concluded Successfully! Jointly Embarking on a New Journey for Global Development

SINGAPORE, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 BPD (Biopharmaceutical Bioprocess Development) Singapore Summit, which co-hosted by WuXi XDC (Stock Code: 2268.HK), was successfully concluded from September 24-26, 2025. The conference brought...

Racing Thrills Hit Orchard Road in Singapore

Singapore has just revved up its engines. The Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Pop-Up Experience «Inside The Garage» launched Friday at ION Orchard, bringing Formula One excitement to the heart of the city’s shopping belt. Pictured above: Cla Riedi,...

Blockchain Association Singapore's Flagship Event Tackles Digital Asset Investment Landscape

As Singapore prepares to host TOKEN2049, the city-state's blockchain community is gearing up for an intensive week of industry discussions. Among the notable gatherings is a focused event examining how digital assets are reshaping traditional...

Business and culture awaits at Thai event

Business and culture awaits at Thai event Published on: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Published on: Sat, Sep 27, 2025 By: Lorena Binisol Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Organisers with dancers at the opening ceremony on Mini Thailand Week 2025. Kota...

The International Chamber of Shipping Opens New office in Singapore

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has announced the inauguration of a new ICS Representative Office in Singapore. The new ICS office, opened with the support of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), is located in the central business...

Govt did not order state banks to raise dollar deposit rate: Finance minister

inance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Friday he did not instruct state banks to raise their United States dollar deposit rate to 4 percent, and that the government was still considering what incentives to offer to bolster the domestic US...

BITS Pilani Dubai sees record admission growth with 67 per cent international students

BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) has achieved it’s highest-ever admissions growth with the Class of 2025, marking a turning point for student diversity and academic excellence. This year’s incoming class reflects unprecedented cultural, academic,...

Philippines' Anita Rose Gomez rakes in Miss Asia Pacific International special awards

September 27, 2025 | 10:02am MANILA, Philippines — The Miss Asia Pacific International organization formally presented this year's batch of delegates in a press presentation held at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila. Miss Asia Pacific Philippines...

Lavrov, Singaporean foreign minister discuss prospects for bilateral relations

MOSCOW, September 27. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan discussed the prospects for bilateral relations between the two countries on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 80th...

Watch: PM fronts media after announcement NZ not yet recognising Palestine’s statehood

New Zealand is not yet recognising Palestine’s statehood in fear it will embolden terrorist group Hamas, justify Israel’s illegal land acquisition in Palestinian territory, and be used for political propaganda. Foreign Minister Winston Peters...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks after Palestinian statehood decision

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will speak to media, after his government decided it was not ready to recognise a Palestinian state. The government decided against recognising Palestinian statehood, retaining its "when, not if" position at the...

Anthropic to Triple Its International Workforce amid Demand for Its Claude Models

AI firm Anthropic said on Friday that it will triple its international workforce and grow its applied AI team by five times this year in order to keep up with the rising global demand for its Claude models. Indeed, the company explained that...

Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Sept 27, 2025

INDONESIA 1. FROM FINTECH STAR TO FUGITIVE: THE FALL OF INVESTREE’S ADRIAN GUNADI -- JAKARTA GLOBE Indonesian authorities have brought home former Investree chief executive Adrian Asharyanto Gunadi from Qatar to face charges of illegally raising...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Sept 27, 2025

INDONESIA 1. FROM FINTECH STAR TO FUGITIVE: THE FALL OF INVESTREE’S ADRIAN GUNADI -- JAKARTA GLOBE Indonesian authorities have brought home former Investree chief executive Adrian Asharyanto Gunadi from Qatar to face charges of illegally raising...

What is Third Party Funding? How Is It Used in International Arbitration?

What Is Third Party Funding? International arbitration can be a costly endeavor. Third Party Funding (TPF) – also known as litigation funding or litigation finance – is a way for a claim holder or claimant in an international arbitration to...

NZ not yet recognising Palestinian state, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announces

The government has decided against recognising Palestine right now. It says the move could be counter-productive because there is no fully legitimate state to recognise. It has reiterated its condemnation of Hamas and Israel's military plan and...