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Head of State
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Head of Government
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
Asian cinema: Chinese films
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We Are All Strangers: Anthony Chen’s epic look at fatherhood in Singapore
A beautiful conclusion to Anthony Chen’s ‘Growing Up’ trilogy, We Are All Strangers is a study of family and love in all its forms.
16 Feb 2026 - 10:15PM
Vietnam
‘Everyone became greedy’: how Vietnam’s crypto gold rush ended in ruins
15 Feb 2026 - 2:26PM
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International Property
Year of the Horse kicks off with property mega-deals returning to Asia-Pacific
15 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Wellness
This Singapore-based executive lost 21kg in 9 months and cured his knee pain
Weighing 93kg was a wake-up call for Ben Payet, whose health journey fixed a knee issue that threatened to stop him running for good.
15 Feb 2026 - 11:15AM
Banking & finance
Macroscope
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How robust domestic financial markets could ease era of AI uncertainty
Attempts to develop financial centres must go beyond luring global capital and talent.
14 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
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UAE
‘Surpassing Hong Kong’: UAE challenges Singapore for the global trade crown
With non-oil trade nearly doubling, analysts say the UAE has secured a first-mover advantage that leaves regional rivals trailing behind.
14 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
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Asean
Asian Angle
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How Asean can resolve its Myanmar dilemma post-election
Asean should not discard the Five-Point Consensus, but translate it into a politically astute strategy of conditional engagement.
14 Feb 2026 - 12:30PM
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US-China relations
How ‘policy convergence’ could pave the way for US-China cooperation on AI
Two nations could work together on areas like global governance and safety and promote local-level collaboration, according to researchers.
14 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia smashes high-end sex syndicate charging US$900 a session
The suspected ringleader and salesmen are Chinese nationals while a Singaporean and Malaysian have been asked to assist in investigations.
14 Feb 2026 - 11:37AM
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Japan
Opinion
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Takaichi’s anti-China stance won’t bolster Japan’s security
As the US-led order unravels, the Japanese prime minister’s militaristic approach goes against the global shift towards cooperation with China.
14 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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Malaysia
Singaporean sweeps Kuala Lumpur road after Malaysia littering conviction
Nuh Qurasaini, the first Singaporean convicted of littering under Malaysia’s stricter law, performs court-ordered clean-up near Dataran Merdeka.
13 Feb 2026 - 4:27PM
China technology
Opinion
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‘Becoming Chinese’ memes reflect a world shaped by China’s ascent
The memes are really about how deeply global digital life is embedded in Chinese-built systems – and how comfortable young people are with that.
13 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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Lawrence Wong
Singapore set for US$12 billion surplus as Wong unveils AI ambitions in budget
PM Lawrence Wong says while defence spending will be kept at about 3 per cent of GDP, Singapore is prepared to spend more if the need arises.
12 Feb 2026 - 9:50PM
Yuan
‘The Trump factor’ could be luring more foreign investors to China. Here’s why
Global volatility is forcing a rethink of traditional safe havens, creating opportunities for Beijing, prominent investor says.
12 Feb 2026 - 10:53AM
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South China Sea
How Manila’s ‘naming and shaming’ challenges Beijing’s South China Sea stance
Analysts say the Philippines’ approach of ‘assertive transparency’ may be wearing thin at home and in the region.
12 Feb 2026 - 11:07AM
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The Philippines
Philippines vows aid for Filipino assaulted in Singapore shopping centre
‘It’s assault, physical assault. It’s a crime anywhere in the world, especially in Singapore,’ said a Philippine labour official.
11 Feb 2026 - 5:17PM
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Sexual harassment and assault
Singaporean gets 11 years’ jail for posing as teen online and raping girl
The offender was 22 when he matched with the 13-year-old victim on a Telegram bot and asked her to be his girlfriend.
11 Feb 2026 - 9:53AM
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Made in China 2025
Chinese healthcare firms expand overseas to support growing expat community
Privately owned Distinct Healthcare plans to open a clinic in Dubai, while TCM group Gushengtang eyes 50 centres in Southeast Asia.
11 Feb 2026 - 5:08PM
Indonesia
6-year-old Indonesian girl killed in Singapore accident laid to rest
Sheyna Lashira Smaradiani was killed on Friday after a car struck her and her mother during a family holiday in Singapore.
10 Feb 2026 - 5:05PM
Malaysia
Malaysian police face off with Singapore car driving wrong way at checkpoint
The encounter at Johor Bahru land checkpoint also saw another officer hit the car’s bonnet with a traffic cone to stop the errant motorist.
10 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong stepping up as global arbitration hub, deputy justice secretary says
Horace Cheung also confident of city’s investment prospects, while the Indonesian Law Policy Strategy Agency’s Andry Indrady cites Singapore’s strengths.
10 Feb 2026 - 5:20PM
Thailand
Thailand rejects radical change with Anutin’s ‘right-wing turn’
Voters weary of upheaval embraced Bhumjaithai’s technocratic promises of debt relief and subsidies, sidelining the reformist People’s Party.
10 Feb 2026 - 5:19PM
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Cambodia
UK, US cybercrime cooperation ‘continues’ after Chen Zhi extradition to China
A senior Cambodian official tells SCMP that Phnom Penh is collaborating with Beijing, Washington and London in the investigations.
10 Feb 2026 - 5:39PM
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Energy
Russian oil tankers list Singapore as destination amid sanctions, shift to China
Move comes as India is set to scale back or halt Russian oil imports after a recent US trade deal left China as Russia’s main customer.
10 Feb 2026 - 1:54AM
Food and Drinks
Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat – and drink – in Singapore
Discover the city’s hidden culinary gems ensconced in side-street speakeasies, revamped warehouses and intimate supper clubs.
9 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
Lawrence Wong
Singapore wage growth outpaced inflation for most in 2025, PM says
Singapore’s definition of household income now includes income from non-work sources, including rental and investment income.
9 Feb 2026 - 5:34PM
India
‘Structural reality’: why US tariff deal cannot sever India-Russia defence ties
While the pact demands a halt to Russian oil imports, analysts say New Delhi’s military dependence on Moscow is non-negotiable.
9 Feb 2026 - 5:51PM
Fashion
Q&A
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Thailand’s Gentlewoman: viral totes and Covid resilience
Discover how 3 Thai accountancy and finance graduates steered the fashion brand’s rapid rise using smart data-driven design and being nimble enough to adapt.
9 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
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