Category: Singapore

Politics

Singapore’s Secret Intelligence Agency Is Opening Up—But What Is It Really Protecting From Public View?

SINGAPORE — It operates largely away from the public spotlight, deals with information that can affect national security and has historically revealed little about its operations. But Singapore’s Security and Intelligence Division (SID) is no longer quite as invisible as it once was. The agency has been gradually providing the public with more information about its mission, history and recruitment—offering a rare glimpse into one of Singapore’s most closely guarded government organisations. T

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Business

The Designer Behind Some of Asia’s Most Beautiful Hotels Reveals What Luxury Is Really Becoming — And It’s Not What You Think

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG — Luxury hotels are often designed to make an immediate impression. André Fu wants guests to feel something deeper. For the Hong Kong-born architect and interior designer, the future of luxury hospitality is increasingly less about spectacle and more about comfort, atmosphere, authenticity and a strong sense of place. Fu has become one of Asia's most recognizable names in hospitality design, with a portfolio spanning Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Kyoto, London and other in

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Business

Singapore Tech Acquisitions Hit 11 as IPOs Disappear — But Billions Are Still Pouring Into Startups

SINGAPORE — September 4, 2026 — Singapore’s technology sector is showing two very different faces. On one side, acquisition activity accelerated, with 11 tech companies completing acquisitions during Tracxn’s Q3 2026 reporting window. On the other, the sector recorded no IPOs and no new unicorns during the period. The contrast is striking: investors are still committing billions of dollars to Singapore’s technology ecosystem, but startups appear to be finding exits and capital through private

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Business

88% of Singapore B2B Marketers Say Growth Depends on Younger Buyers — But Trust Is Becoming the Real Currency

SINGAPORE — September 4, 2026 — Singapore's business-to-business marketing landscape is entering a generational turning point, with nearly nine in 10 B2B marketers saying their companies' future growth depends on winning over younger decision-makers. According to new research commissioned by LinkedIn, 88.2% of Singapore B2B marketers surveyed said future growth depends on influencing younger buyers, including Gen Z and Millennials. But the research points to an important shift: younger B2B buy

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Singapore

Marina Square Is About to Change Forever—But Its 40-Year Story May Be What Singaporeans Remember Most

SINGAPORE — For generations of Singaporeans, Marina Square was more than a shopping mall. It was a meeting point, an entertainment destination, a vantage point for major national events and one of the most recognizable pieces of Singapore’s transformation into a modern waterfront city. Now, that chapter is approaching its final pages. Marina Square Shopping Mall is scheduled to close on March 31, 2027, as part of a major redevelopment that will reshape the wider complex with new residences, a

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Business

Oil Nears $96 as US-Iran Tensions Escalate—But the Real Risk May Be What Happens Next

SINGAPORE — Oil prices were holding near six-week highs on Friday as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran pushed crude toward its strongest weekly advance since mid-July, with traders increasingly focused on the risk that disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz could worsen. Brent crude futures were around $95.52 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) stood near $91.36 in early trading Friday. On the week, Brent was up about 7.6%, while WTI had climbed 10.4%, putting

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China

52 Singaporeans Detained in China Over Suspected Pyramid Scheme—But What Happened Behind the “Investment” Pitch?

A major warning over high-risk investment schemes has emerged after 52 Singaporean citizens were arrested and detained in Guangxi, China, over suspected pyramid-scheme activities and related offences. The arrests were confirmed on September 4 by Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Singapore Police Force (SPF) following a law-enforcement operation by Chinese authorities. Investigations in China remain ongoing, and Singaporean authorities have stressed that the detainees are entitle

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Singapore

Nine Singaporeans Are Still Missing After Nepal Floods — Now Singapore Is Sending a Specialized Team Into the Disaster Zone

SINGAPORE — The search for nine Singaporeans who remain missing after the catastrophic floods along the Nepal-China border has entered another critical phase, with Singapore and Nepali authorities continuing a coordinated effort to locate them. More than a week after the devastating Aug. 26 floods, the nine Singaporeans remain unaccounted for, Singapore Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Gan Siow Huang confirmed on Friday, Sept. 4. Speaking at the handover of Singapore's humanitarian assist

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Entertainment

Yoona Is Coming To Singapore — But What’s Waiting For Fans At ION Orchard On Sept. 11?

Singapore is about to get another dose of Girls' Generation star power. Yoona, the singer-actress and member of K-pop powerhouse Girls' Generation, will make a special appearance at Sulwhasoo’s immersive pop-up at ION Orchard on Sept. 11, 2026. According to Channel NewsAsia, Yoona is scheduled to appear at the Level 1 Atrium from 4:45pm, giving fans a chance to see the Korean star during the luxury beauty brand’s major anniversary celebration. The Sulwhasoo pop-up will run from Sept. 10 to Se

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Singapore

Singapore Is Mapping Its Coastal Habitats — But What Happens Next Could Reshape the Western Islands

SINGAPORE — Singapore is undertaking a nationwide study to map changes to its coastal and marine habitats, including areas around the western islands being considered for a future large-scale development project. The National Parks Board (NParks) launched a tender on Aug. 25 for a project titled “Mapping of the Extent of Coastal and Marine Habitats and Coastline Types in Singapore.” The study will examine how Singapore’s coastal and marine environments have changed between 2011 and 2026, accord

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