With congested waterways, Singapore focused on modernizing navy
Singapore announced a 12.3 percent hike in the defense budget on March 3, pushing overall spending to S$23.4 billion (US$17.4 billion) in the new fiscal year.
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A New Trend in Global Elections: The Anti-Trump Bump
In voting in Canada and Australia, right-wing parties that borrowed from the MAGA playbook were punished. Elsewhere, President Trump is having a more complex impact.
Singapore ruling party wins election in landslide
People’s Action party retains majority, with sample counts showing it winning all but 10 seats in 97-seat legislatureSingapore’s ruling party has notched a resounding win in general elections, official results have shown, giving the prime minister, Law…
Singapore’s Election Deals a Setback to a Fledgling Opposition
The People’s Action Party continued its six-decade reign, as was widely expected. But many had anticipated it to lose more ground to the opposition.
Conservative son of a ‘leftist firebrand’ takes on a former dolphin trainer in Labor’s most marginal WA seat
The previously safe Liberal electorate Tangney fell to Labor’s Sam Lim – a former dolphin trainer – in the red wave of 2022. Now Howard Ong is fighting to win it backPolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties …
Australian girl, 10, dies after fire in children’s cooking school in Singapore
Singapore Civil Defence Force arrived to find several people hanging on a ledge on the third floor as blaze ragedGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastA 10-year-old Australian girl is dead and more than 20 other people are inj…
India, Singapore Sign LoI On Green Shipping, Digital Corridor Collaboration
On March 25, 2025, India and Singapore signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) aimed at enhancing collaboration in maritime digitalization and decarbonization through the establishment of a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC).The signing ceremony was attended by Sarbananda Sonowal, India’s Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and Amy Khor, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for
India’s Semiconductor Industry Facies Supply Chain And Limited Talent Challenges: Jefferies Report
India’s semiconductor industry is experiencing growth but is hindered by significant challenges, as outlined in a recent Jefferies report.The key issues identified include an underdeveloped supply chain, a shortage of specialized manufacturing talent, and intense global competition. Despite these obstacles, India benefits from a strong engineering talent pool and government support aimed at
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Joins Global Maritime Leaders At The Singapore Maritime Week
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, participated in the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW), engaging with global maritime leaders to discuss strategies for a secure, sustainable, and prosperous maritime future. During the event, he emphasised India’s commitment to digitalization and future-ready shipping, highlighting initiatives like ONOP, NLP (Marine), and MAITRI
Why Driving in Singapore Is Like ‘Wearing a Rolex’
The city-state, where it costs up to $84,000 just for the right to own a car, is one of the most expensive places to drive. That is by design.