60 employees at TikTok-owner ByteDance's office in Singapore suffered from food poisoning, prompting an investigation by local authorities. The company is cooperating with emergency services to assist affected employees.
Two large oil tankers collided near Singapore, causing a fire. Crew members were rescued and airlifted to hospital. The tankers were carrying oil and there are concerns about potential oil spills and environmental impact.
TikTok creator Megan Homme encourages solo vacations for the autonomy and safety they offer, highlighting safe international destinations like Iceland, Tokyo, Wellington, New Zealand, Stockholm, and Singapore.
A man suffered a heart attack after winning $4 million at a casino in Singapore but is expected to recover. He was overly excited about his win and collapsed due to cardiac arrest. The casino is expected to pay out the winnings despite the incident.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun met in Singapore during Asia's premier security forum.
The U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs discussed Taiwan tensions at a meeting in Singapore, emphasizing the importance of keeping military-to-military communication open. The dialogue also touched on conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and the South China Sea.
Lawrence Wong becomes Singapore's new Prime Minister, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong in a carefully planned political succession. Wong vows to lead in a new way and navigate Singapore through a changing world.
Lawrence Wong is set to be sworn in as Singapore's fourth prime minister, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong in a carefully planned political succession. Wong, a U.S.-trained economist, came to prominence during Singapore's successful fight against COVID-19.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will stay on as senior minister after stepping down next month, handing power to his deputy Lawrence Wong. Wong plans to focus on immediate concerns around jobs, rising cost of living, and taking care of vulnerable groups, while maintaining continuity in the government.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will step down and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong after two decades at the helm.
Pope Francis to embark on a 11-day visit to Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and Singapore in September, marking the longest trip of his papacy. The visit is expected to test his health and mobility.
Singapore sentences first person in money-laundering scandal to 13-month imprisonment after seizing $4.44 million in assets. Suspect was involved in operating illegal offshore gambling service for Chinese clients.
Pop star Taylor Swift faced challenges while performing 'Delicate' in Singapore, fans expressed concerns for her health, she is currently on her Eras Tour in Singapore, facing criticism and allegations of performing 'Demonic' rituals during her concerts.
Singapore's government is addressing a record low fertility rate by encouraging its people to have more babies, joining other industrialized countries in similar efforts.
Taylor Swift's exclusive concert deal with Singapore causes tension with neighboring Southeast Asian countries, but also brings in significant economic benefits through event tourism. Swift's concerts are estimated to bring in $370 million in tourism receipts to Singapore in a little over a week.
Taylor Swift appeared to struggle during her recent concerts in Singapore, sparking concern among fans about her health and whether she needs to slow down her busy schedule as she continues her Eras Tour in Asia.
Taylor Swift faced concerns from fans during her concert in Singapore due to a cough and raspy voice, sparking worries and heartfelt messages. She was paid $3 million per show in Singapore to stop her from performing elsewhere in Southeast Asia, upsetting politicians in the Philippines and Thailand.
The Chinese government newspaper Global Times published a glowing tribute to Taylor Swift for choosing Singapore as her only 'Eras Tour' stop in the region. Swift's popularity in China is highlighted, along with her influence on fans and her collaboration with regime-friendly businesses like Alibaba. The article praises Swift for not scheduling tour stops in China and promotes the visa-free travel agreement between China and Singapore.
Taylor Swift's exclusive concert deal with Singapore overshadowed diplomacy at an Asian summit, causing tensions with neighboring countries as Singapore defends the lucrative agreement.
As post-Covid travel picks up, airlines are cutting less frequented routes, impacting cities like Bangkok and Florida. Traditional hubs like Singapore and New York are benefiting from increased connectivity.