4 h. ago Singapore election: why flight to safety over Trump tariffs may not weigh on voters

Domestic issues and more perspectives in parliament likely to be on voters’ minds for next month’s election, analysts say.

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15 h. ago Singapore PM says US tariff delay ‘little comfort’, warns against being ‘passive bystander’

Trade war has prompted governments to reassert greater control over resources ‘in case help doesn’t arrive on time’, Lawrence Wong says.

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27 h. ago Shipping under siege: armed piracy surges in Singapore Strait

Guns were reported in over half the attacks as acts of piracy and armed robbery soared almost fourfold in the vital shipping lane.

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27 h. ago Singapore Strait sees sharp surge in armed piracy against shipping

Guns were reported in over half the attacks as acts of piracy and armed robbery soared almost fourfold in the vital shipping lane.

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46 h. ago China’s EV battery king CATL joins with Sinopec to build swapping

World’s top maker of EV batteries and oil giant aim to build a ‘battery-swapping ecosystem across the whole nation’.

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48 h. ago Singapore on Trump’s tariffs, Malaysia brain drain, businessman murder: 7 Asia highlights

From Lawrence Wong’s response to Trump’s tariffs to Air India’s urine trouble, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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61 h. ago Xi calls on China, Vietnam to 'oppose unilateral bullying' on regional tour

Xi calls on China, Vietnam to 'oppose unilateral bullying' on regional tour  Yahoo News Singapore

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63 h. ago China, Vietnam sign agreements after Xi warns protectionism 'leads nowhere'

China, Vietnam sign agreements after Xi warns protectionism 'leads nowhere'  Yahoo News Singapore

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66 h. ago Indonesia’s Prabowo opens up but did interview help allay fears of democratic regression?

Prabowo clarifies that recent reforms are misunderstood and promises greater communication but analysts say his responses are ‘misleading’.

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3 d. ago Ong Beng Seng to step down from Singapore property firm amid Iswaran scandal

The man who brought Formula One to Singapore is leaving his property firm, with a guilty plea pending in a prominent corruption scandal.

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3 d. ago Trump’s tariff exemption for tech, Asia’s best restaurant: 5 weekend reads you missed

From a possible meeting between Xi, Kim and Putin to a flavour face-off in Singapore, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

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4 d. ago As Singapore sees a surge of mainland Chinese eateries, is local food culture OK?

The rise of Chinese food brands in Singapore and their impact on local cuisine has sparked debates on cultural preservation and coexistence.

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4 d. ago New Hong Kong police chief pledges more global cooperation to fight scams

Joe Chow takes aim at low detection rate of scams and says police must assess national security risks when vetting protest applications.

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5 d. ago Singapore’s Chinatown eatery removes notices imposing ‘104% surcharge’ on American diners

Many social media users condemned Xie Lao Song’s move as discriminatory, while others questioned whether local law prohibits such practices.

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5 d. ago Singapore PM, opposition leader both enjoy over 70% approval in new voter survey

The survey also revealed Singaporeans are prioritising the cost of living, job opportunities, salaries, and housing affordability ahead of a keenly anticipated election.

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5 d. ago Manchester United tickets selling in Hong Kong, but Singapore to host July festival first

Arsenal and AC Milan to play in Singapore days before Hong Kong festival, as cheaper tickets are snapped up for United’s match in May.

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5 d. ago Alibaba founder Jack Ma calls for responsible AI amid its wide adoption across China

Ma emphasised that AI should be developed with the aim of understanding and serving humanity, not replacing it.

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6 d. ago Some Beijing UBOX Online Technology Corp. (HKG:2429) Shareholders Look For Exit As Shares Take 27% Pounding

Some Beijing UBOX Online Technology Corp. (HKG:2429) Shareholders Look For Exit As Shares Take 27% Pounding  simplywall.st

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6 d. ago China is taking aim at American movies over Trump's tariffs. Here's why that poses a big risk to Hollywood.

China is taking aim at American movies over Trump's tariffs. Here's why that poses a big risk to Hollywood.  Yahoo

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6 d. ago ‘Political hot potato’: Singapore ministers’ criticism of ex

Calvin Cheng on Thursday apologised for Facebook comments in which he offered to send pro-Palestine activists to Gaza.

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