As X platform rolls out new location feature, global and local ripples follow

SINGAPORE – On Nov 23, social media platform X rolled out a new feature that makes public where an account is based. It sparked a firestorm in the US and around the... Read more »

Asian shares end tough November on firmer ground helped by Fed cut bets

SYDNEY :Asian shares are set to end a tough November on steadier ground as revived hopes of an imminent U.S. rate cut helped soothe valuation jitters and sent Treasuries rallying for a... Read more »

Singapore firms call for cost, manpower support in Budget 2026: SBF survey

Manpower costs, uncertainty in external demand and rental costs are weighing down businesses [SINGAPORE] As business sentiment weakens amid persistent global uncertainties, Singapore companies are looking to Budget 2026 for stronger government... Read more »

S$180M debt pressures car-sharing biz Shariot & affiliates to seek restructuring

Most of the liabilities stem from the companies’ associated business, Autobahn Rent A Car Singaporean car-sharing firm Shariot, together with eight other related companies, has asked its creditors for a temporary stop... Read more »

TotalEnergies ends EV charging operation in S’pore, to transfer charging points to other operators

SINGAPORE – TotalEnergies Charging Services Singapore is shutting down its electric vehicle (EV) charging operation here, with all its charging points set to be transferred to other operators by Dec 31. From... Read more »

Man accused of molesting daughter fails in bid to have ex-wife jailed for denying him child access

SINGAPORE: A man who was accused by his daughter of “sexual touch” turned to a family court claiming that his ex-wife had disobeyed court orders allowing him access and joint custody of... Read more »

Hong Kong inferno puts spotlight on risky bamboo scaffolding

HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in three decades has spotlighted its risky use of flammable bamboo scaffolding and mesh for building work in a tradition dating back centuries to mainland... Read more »

Singapore overtakes Switzerland to claim top spot on global talent competitiveness index

This is the city-state’s first time atop the annual ranking, after coming in second for the past three editions [SINGAPORE] The Republic has been ranked the world’s most talent-competitive country among 135... Read more »

Banyan Group hopes its new Mandai resort showcases Singapore’s biodiversity, strength in conservation

The group is holding a festival to celebrate its 100th property and its ‘Singapore homecoming’ [SINGAPORE] With the launch of its new resort – and 100th property – nestled in Singapore’s lush... Read more »

Vapes found in South Korean’s baggage at Changi Airport despite her having ‘nothing to declare’

Two vapes & over 50 vape pods found in South Korean woman’s baggage at Changi Airport While entering Singapore via Changi Airport, a South Korean woman told customs she had nothing to... Read more »