Another state of emergency declared in Sri Lanka as acting president takes reins COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared a state of emergency, according to a... Published 18 Jul, 2022 10:03am
World Sri Lanka parliament speaker accepts Rajapaksa’s resignation COLOMBO: The speaker of parliament in crisis-hit Sri Lanka has accepted a resignation letter from President Gotabaya... Published 15 Jul, 2022 09:32am
Markets Iron ore futures tumble below $100 on pessimism over China demand Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures fell below $100 on Friday on fears over waning demand for steel in China after... Published 15 Jul, 2022 09:19am
World Indonesian navy officers ask for $375,000 to release tanker SINGAPORE: Indonesian naval officers have asked for $375,000 to release a fuel tanker they detained last week for... Published 09 Jun, 2022 10:46am
Business & Finance Singaporeans in a flap at Malaysian chicken export curbs SINGAPORE: Long queues at stalls selling a popular chicken dish, increasing prices and warnings about supply... Published 01 Jun, 2022 10:27am
Life & Style Singapore bans hit Indian film over portrayal of Muslims SINGAPORE: Singapore has banned a controversial Indian film over its “provocative and one-sided portrayal” of... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
World Singapore convicts two linked to $6bn penny-stock crash SINGAPORE: Singapore’s high court has convicted two people over what authorities consider to be the largest market... Published 06 May, 2022 10:02am
World Biden says US moving ‘strongly’ on Asia-Pacific despite Russia crisis WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the United States is forging “strongly” ahead on its growing... Published 29 Mar, 2022 09:40pm
World Singapore to lift virus travel curbs in ‘milestone’ SINGAPORE: Singapore will lift restrictions for all vaccinated travellers from next week, with Prime Minister Lee... Published 24 Mar, 2022 10:56am
Markets Iron ore futures jump more than 8% on China demand optimism Benchmark Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures surged on Thursday, buoyed by growing hopes of improved demand for... Published 03 Mar, 2022 12:23pm
Print Singapore PM says ‘almost half’ of Indian MPs have criminal charges NEW DELHI: India has complained to Singapore about a remark its prime minister made on the number of Indian... Updated 19 Feb, 2022 10:12am
World India objects to Singapore PM's remarks about 'criminal' MPs NEW DELHI: India has complained to Singapore about a remark its prime minister made on the number of Indian... Published 18 Feb, 2022 02:19pm
World Hopes for recovery in focus at Asia's biggest airshow SINGAPORE: Asia's biggest airshow takes place in Singapore this week with the aviation sector hoping 2022 marks a... Published 14 Feb, 2022 10:32am
Markets Singapore set for 2022 budget surplus as COVID-19 costs recede, tax hike looms SINGAPORE: Singapore could return to a small budget surplus in 2022 as the economy recovers from the COVID-19... Published 11 Feb, 2022 10:33am
Markets Singapore fuel oil stocks at 2-week low as net imports recede SINGAPORE: Singapore residual fuel oil inventories fell in the week ended Feb. 2, slipping 3% from a near five-month... Published 03 Feb, 2022 01:16pm
World Bali to welcome first international tourist flight amid cautious reopening DENPASAR: Indonesia's holiday island of Bali will welcome its first direct flight carrying foreign tourists for... Published 03 Feb, 2022 12:00pm
Pakistan Pakistan, Singapore agree to enhance cooperation in diverse fields ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Singapore, on Thursday, renewed strong desire and resolve to consolidate and further enhance... Published 28 Jan, 2022 04:45am
Markets Singapore fuel oil stocks surge as net imports near 1-1/2-year high SINGAPORE: Singapore residual fuel oil inventories jumped 12% in the week ended Jan. 26, rising to a near five-month... Published 27 Jan, 2022 03:40pm
World Expats head for the exit as 'easy' Singapore's COVID controls bite SINGAPORE: Atar Sandler arrived in Singapore in 2019, seizing the opportunity to live in a buzzing global city that... Published 27 Jan, 2022 12:17pm
Markets Iron ore climbs as major miners face labour shortage in Australia Iron ore futures in China and Singapore rose on Tuesday after miner Fortescue Metals Group raised concerns over a... Published 25 Jan, 2022 12:40pm
World Indonesia, Singapore sign extradition, airspace and defence agreements JAKARTA: Indonesia and Singapore signed on Tuesday a bilateral extradition agreement, a move that Jakarta expects to... Updated 25 Jan, 2022 01:35pm
Markets In surprise move, Singapore tightens monetary policy on inflation risks SINGAPORE: Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings on Tuesday in its first out-of-cycle move... Published 25 Jan, 2022 11:45am
Business & Finance Singapore ventures into SPAC arena, Temasek-backed entity set for listing SINGAPORE: Singapore, seeking to revive its lacklustre fundraising market, is pulling out all the stops to emerge as... Published 20 Jan, 2022 11:54am
Technology Crypto ATMs offline as Singapore seeks to curb 'on impulse' trading SINGAPORE: Cryptocurrency automatic teller machines (ATMs), which provide a convenient platform for trading in... Published 19 Jan, 2022 12:36pm
Markets Singapore 2021 bunker fuel sales hit 4-year high; record container throughput SINGAPORE: Sales of marine fuels, known as bunkers, in Singapore climbed to a four-year high in 2021, official data... Published 14 Jan, 2022 11:19am
Markets Singapore fuel oil stocks extend gains to hit 7-week high SINGAPORE: Singapore residual fuel oil inventories rose 6% in the week to Jan. 12, climbing further away from... Published 13 Jan, 2022 02:38pm
Markets Iron ore extends rally for third day MANILA: Benchmark Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures rose for a third straight session on Monday, buoyed by... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Markets VLSFO cash premium slips as demand wanes SINGAPORE: Cash premiums for cargoes of Asia’s 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) slipped to a near three-week... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Business & Finance Asia airlines hope Omicron setback will be short-lived SYDNEY: A nascent recovery in Asia-Pacific international travel demand has been set back by the Omicron variant as... Published 07 Dec, 2021 11:42am
World Singapore, Malaysia ease Covid curbs at busy border crossing SINGAPORE: Singapore and Malaysia eased coronavirus travel restrictions on one of the world's busiest land borders... Published 29 Nov, 2021 09:51am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?