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Swift starts blockchain ledger with initial set of 17 banks - Reuters
Swift starts blockchain ledger with initial set of 17 banks Reuters
July 9, 2026It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been trafficked
The case highlights the problem of child trafficking in Indonesia and raises questions about how Singapore fails to detect it.
July 8, 2026UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked
The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.
June 26, 2026Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says - Reuters
Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says Reuters
June 16, 2026BizLink to buy Interplex Datacom for $850 million to expand data center business - Reuters
BizLink to buy Interplex Datacom for $850 million to expand data center business Reuters
June 10, 2026S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as tech selling resumes, Trump vows to respond to downed US helicopter - Reuters
S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as tech selling resumes, Trump vows to respond to downed US helicopter Reuters
June 9, 2026Tech Life
Check before check-in. What's behind a new safety campaign about power banks on aircraft?
June 9, 2026Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit to open SpaceX tokenized IPO access - Reuters
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit to open SpaceX tokenized IPO access Reuters
June 7, 2026Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital'
The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.
May 22, 2026BlackRock's GIP teams up with Temasek, Abu Dhabi heavyweights to target $30 bln in infrastructure deals - Reuters
BlackRock's GIP teams up with Temasek, Abu Dhabi heavyweights to target $30 bln in infrastructure deals Reuters
May 14, 2026Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies retrieved - Reuters
Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies retrieved Reuters
May 10, 2026French teen who licked vending machine straw faces jail in Singapore
The teen, who posted on social media a video of himself licking the straw, could be jailed for more than two years.
April 27, 2026British conwoman who claimed to be royalty hit with new charges in Singapore
Dionne Marie Hanna, 85, is accused of duping more than two dozen people - including her own son.
April 24, 2026Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' - the Malacca Strait - Reuters
Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' - the Malacca Strait Reuters
April 23, 2026Taiwan indicts 62 over suspected scam centre operator Prince Group - Reuters
Taiwan indicts 62 over suspected scam centre operator Prince Group Reuters
March 4, 2026Elusive Shein boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance
His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore.
February 25, 2026What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?
After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.
February 23, 2026MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest
A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.
February 21, 2026