Hyflux had pitched the project to the market as its second and largest seawater desalination plant in Tuas, but allegedly omitted that it would fund the sale of water at a very... Read more »

ISLAMABAD/JAKARTA – Indonesia’s defence minister met Pakistan’s air force chief in Islamabad to discuss a potential deal that includes the sale of combat jets and killer drones to Jakarta, three security officials... Read more »

SINGAPORE – Fires involving active mobility devices (AMDs) burn hotter and more rapidly, and their disproportionate impact is deeply concerning. Minister of State for Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming told Parliament on... Read more »

BEIJING – A plush toy horse designed as a cheerful Chinese New Year mascot has galloped into unexpected popularity – with an ironic twist. Created for the upcoming Year of the Horse... Read more »

SINGAPORE: A teenager who made another teenager perform degrading acts, such as soaking his genitals in chilli oil and drinking his own urine, was given 21 months’ probation on Monday (Jan 12).... Read more »

Questions around governance and oversight of the digital sales channels come into sharper focus [SINGAPORE] E-commerce giant Shopee is moving beyond retail into insurance distribution on its platform. The offerings include a... Read more »

[SINGAPORE] Given the continued artificial intelligence (AI)-led electronics demand and exemptions from US President Donald Trump’s sectoral tariffs, Singapore’s manufacturing sector is still expected to chart growth this year, albeit at a... Read more »

SINGAPORE – The High Court has dismissed a negligence suit brought by a Singaporean businesswoman and her Canadian husband against their former relationship manager at Swiss bank Julius Baer. In the suit,... Read more »

Tampines fire likely originated from PMA, says SCDF Four people were sent to the hospital after a fire broke out in a flat in Tampines on Friday (9 Jan) night. The fire... Read more »