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Global maritime trade: Who controls the ports, shipping fleets and major trade routes?

Maritime transport remains a cornerstone of the global economy, carrying the vast majority of international merchandise trade by volume. Ports, commercial fleets and major shipping routes form an interconnected network that supports manufacturing, energy supplies and consumer markets worldwide. Yet control......

Indonesia Wildfires Trigger Maximum ASEAN Alert Over Cross-Border Toxic Haze Threat

Authorities in Southeast Asia have raised their regional haze warning to its highest level as persistent wildfires across Indonesia threaten to spread hazardous smoke into neighbouring countries, raising renewed concerns about air quality and public health. The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre......

Singapore sees strong regional growth despite global economic uncertainty

Singapore is highlighting the resilience of Southeast Asian economies as artificial intelligence and semiconductor demand continue to reshape global trade, even as geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions and economic uncertainty weigh on the international economy. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan......

Obama says women could improve global leadership outcomes

ormer US President Barack Obama said women could bring significant improvements to global leadership, arguing that many of the world's problems are linked to older leaders who remain in positions of power for too long. Speaking at a private leadership event in Singapore in December 2019, Obama was......

Meta takes action against 3.7 million accounts and pages linked to online scams

Meta is intensifying its campaign against online scams, targeting millions of accounts, pages and other digital assets associated with fraudulent activity across its platforms. The technology group said it has removed or disabled 3.7 million accounts, pages and other entities connected to scams, with......

Singapore considers chemical castration for child sex offenders

Singapore is considering the use of anti-androgen medication as an additional measure against serious sexual offenders, including those convicted of offences against children, as authorities examine ways to address a rise in serious sexual crimes. Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam told Parliament that......

Singapore raises ministers’ salaries for the first time in 15 years

Singapore has announced an increase in salaries for ministers and other political officeholders, marking the first major adjustment to political salaries in 15 years despite the city-state already offering some of the highest-paid government positions in the world. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said......

Asian education systems dominate global PISA 2025 rankings

Asian education systems have once again taken the lead in the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), with Singapore and four Chinese regions recording the strongest performances across science, mathematics and reading, according to results released by the Organisation for Economic......

Global fuel oil supplies face growing shortage risk as refiners prioritize other fuels

Global fuel oil markets are facing the prospect of a significant supply shortage in the third quarter as disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East encourage refineries to prioritize higher-demand products such as diesel, gasoline and jet fuel. Energy consultancy Energy Aspects estimates that......