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UAE ‘surpassing Hong Kong’, challenging Singapore for global trade crown
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has significantly enhanced its role as a global trading hub by nearly doubling its non-oil trade since 2021 to 3.8 trillion dirhams ($1.03 trillion), surpassing Hong Kon...
Singapore budget: city state set for US$12 billion surplus as Wong unveils AI ambitions
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that Singapore will have an S$15.1 billion (US$12 billion) surplus in 2025, far exceeding the initial projection of S$6.8 billion. The unexpected boost comes fro...
China’s New J-35 Stealth Fighter Can Be Summed Up in 2 Words
The Shenyang J-35A stealth fighter officially transitioned from a naval project to an export option during the February 2026 Singapore Airshow. The aircraft was showcased alongside J-10C jets using mi...
Sweden's SAAB Pitches World's Top Aerospace Hub In India
Swedish defense company SAAB presented an ambitious proposal to the Indian government at the Singapore Air Show to create what they claim is the world’s leading aerospace industry hub based around the...
World Defense Show 2026: ST Engineering seeks edge in crowded 6x6 market
ST Engineering introduces its new vehicle, Vantrex, designed for the intermediate 6x6 military segment. The Vantrex is positioned between light 4x4 and heavier 8x8 vehicles, aiming to offer a high pay...
Singapore Airshow: Red Cat ramps up portfolio development amid “key” APAC opportunities
Red Cat, experiencing an 1842% revenue increase year-over-year in Q4 2025, is expanding its portfolio at the Singapore Airshow and focusing on new market growth opportunities in the Asia-Pacific regio...
Envoy urges ‘shared prosperity’ in China-Asean ties amid growing protectionism
Beijing's ambassador to ASEAN, Wang Qing, has stressed the need for deepening economic cooperation between China and ASEAN countries at a forum in Jakarta. Despite some ASEAN members advancing trade d...
U.S. drone-makers debut at Singapore Airshow eyeing Asia sales amid China threat
American drone manufacturers are showcasing their products at the Singapore Airshow with an eye on sales in Asian markets amid tensions due to increased Chinese presence and influence in the region....
Southeast Asia’s scam hubs are adept at conning. Now AI is making it easier, faster
According to Interpol officials, scam operations in Southeast Asia are increasingly utilizing affordable artificial intelligence technologies to swiftly target larger victim populations. These AI tool...
‘No strangers to drones’: Singapore eyes unmanned surge with Israeli tech
At the recent Singapore Airshow, two key Israeli technology firms, Aeronautics Group and Elbit Systems, showcased their unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies. These companies are significant play...
ST Engineering unveils new loitering munition, assault rifle family
Singapore's leading defense company ST Engineering has revealed its latest product line which includes a tactical loitering munition system expected to enter production in early 2027....
Singapore Airshow 2026: Saab eyes “share” in future fighter market, targets 2027 CCA demo flight
Saab is targeting participation in the international fighter aircraft market and plans to demonstrate crucial capability advances by 2027 as part of the Future Fighter System Concept programme. The Sw...
Singapore Airshow 2026: Rafael highlights tailored effector solutions for different operational needs
During an interview at the Singapore Airshow 2026, Rafael's CEO discussed the company's range of effector solutions tailored to different operational needs and highlighted their views on one-way attac...
US Drone Makers Target Asia as Singapore Airshow Shifts Focus to Unmanned Warfare
At the ongoing Singapore Airshow, American drone manufacturers are focusing their marketing efforts on Asian nations. The event's emphasis has shifted towards unmanned systems and technologies. Countr...
ST Engineering unveils new loitering munition, assault rifle family
Singapore's leading defense company, ST Engineering, has revealed its newest tactical loitering munition which is set for production commencement in early 2027....
Ex-actor Ian Fang to be deported and barred from Singapore over underage sex offences
Former Singaporean permanent resident and ex-actor Ian Fang will be deported upon completion of his 40-month jail sentence for having sex with a minor. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority revoke...
UK to lead multinational cyber defence exercise from Singapore.
The United Kingdom will head Defence Cyber Marvel (DCM) 2026, a multilateral cybersecurity exercise organized by the British Army Cyber Association....
Chief of UN intellectual property agency wins re-election as UN faces financial turmoil
Daren Tang Heng Shim from Singapore has been re-elected as the head of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) by 83 eligible member states with a vote count of 81 to 2. This comes amid fi...
Scottish Secretary to pursue shipbuilding deals in Indo-Pacific
Douglas Alexander, Scottish Secretary of State for Scotland, will embark on a week-long trade and defence mission to Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore focusing on shipbuilding deals in the region....
Singapore Exchange (OTCMKTS:SPXCF) Shares Up 6.4% – Here’s What Happened
On Wednesday, shares of Singapore Exchange Limited (OTCMKTS:SPXCF) saw an increase of 6.4%, trading as high as $14.69 and closing at the same price with around 2,536 shares exchanged during mid-day tr...
6-year-old Indonesian girl killed in Singapore accident laid to rest in Jakarta hometown
A six-year-old Indonesian girl named Sheyna Lashira Smaradiani was killed in a traffic accident while visiting Singapore with her family. The incident occurred near the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Ch...
China rallies neighbours against Japan in rare meeting. Will it work?
Following Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi's controversial comments on Taiwan, China organized a rare meeting with Southeast Asian envoys to garner regional support against Japan. However, this initiati...
‘No strangers to drones’: Singapore eyes unmanned surge with Israeli tech
During the 2024 Singapore Airshow, Israeli defense companies Aeronautics Group and Elbit Systems were prominently displayed, indicating an increased interest from Singapore in unmanned aerial vehicle ...
Indian Air Force’s Sarang Helicopter Team Displays Aerial Skills at Singapore Airshow 2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is showcasing the Sarang Helicopter Display Team's aerial skills during the Singapore Airshow in 2026. The team performs using the Advanced Light helicopter, an indigenous d...
Malaysian police draw gun in stand-off with Singapore car driving wrong way at checkpoint
Malaysian police resorted to drawing their firearms during an incident involving a wrongly driven car entering via the wrong side through the Sultan Iskandar Building checkpoint in Johor Bahru, Malays...
Hong Kong stepping up as international arbitration hub, deputy justice secretary says
The deputy justice secretary of Hong Kong highlights the city's growing role as an international arbitration hub and its efforts to support mainland Chinese companies in their global expansion through...
Singapore Airshow 2026: ST Engineering’s Terrex s5 highlights hybrid power’s role in future warfare
At the Singapore Airshow in 2026, ST Engineering showcased its Terrex s5 vehicle to highlight how hybrid-electric drive technology could address energy demands for modern and future land warfare....
Angry passengers left high and dry after Star Cruises cancels Hong Kong sailing
Star Cruises cancelled a cruise scheduled for February 13th from Hong Kong due to an unforeseen technical issue, leaving passengers who had been waiting for hours upset. The company apologized and off...
Singaporean sweeps Kuala Lumpur road after Malaysia littering conviction
A 25-year-old Singaporean man named Mohamed Nuh Qurasaini Kayat carried out a community service clean-up ordered by the Malaysian court after being convicted for littering. The incident occurred on Fr...
Viral assault video in Singapore prompts Philippines to weigh legal action
The Philippines is contemplating legal action against an individual who allegedly assaulted a Filipino woman at a Singapore shopping center. A viral video shows the suspect kicking and causing injury ...
Singaporean skier Basha trained on inline skates ahead of giant slalom debut
Basha, a Singaporean skier, trained for his upcoming giant slalom competition using inline skates after moving to Switzerland at the age of three. His mother, originally from Singapore, introduced him...