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Family of five land NDP tickets after 20 years of balloting

Family of five land NDP tickets after 20 years of balloting

A Singaporean family finally secured National Day Parade tickets after twenty years of balloting. The 2026 event at the National Stadium offers increased capacity, though some traditional highlights like the Red Lions are excluded due to the venue's indoor nature.

China says Japan-India cooperation 'should not target' Beijing

China says Japan-India cooperation 'should not target' Beijing

China warned that recent cooperation between India and Japan regarding critical minerals should not target Beijing. The Chinese foreign ministry stated that such partnerships must not harm third-party interests or serve as a pretext for stoking regional confrontation or forming exclusive cliques.

Indian state objects to MSC’s US$1.4 billion deal with Adani Ports

Indian state objects to MSC’s US$1.4 billion deal with Adani Ports

Kerala’s government is objecting to a 1.4 billion dollar deal between Adani Ports and MSC regarding the Vizhinjam Port. Officials claim the agreement lacked prior consultation, raising concerns about ownership changes and the shipping giant’s recent safety record in the region.

Lufthansa expects challenging second half of 2026 but sees growth in Asia Pacific

Lufthansa expects challenging second half of 2026 but sees growth in Asia Pacific

Lufthansa anticipates a challenging second half of 2026 due to geopolitical tensions, rising costs, and sustainability pressures. Despite these headwinds, the airline group remains optimistic about growth opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region, where demand for air travel continues to stay strong.

Johor-Singapore SEZ master plan ‘should not be delayed further’, says chief minister in clash with government

Johor-Singapore SEZ master plan ‘should not be delayed further’, says chief minister in clash with government

Johor caretaker chief minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi has urged the federal government to expedite the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone master plan. Economy Minister Akmal Nasir defended the timeline, asserting that investor confidence remains strong despite the delay in the project's official launch.

NDP 2026: Orang Laut song pays tribute to S’pore’s coastal native communities in parade show

NDP 2026: Orang Laut song pays tribute to S’pore’s coastal native communities in parade show

At the 2026 National Day Parade, singer Asnida Daud will perform a song in the Orang Laut dialect. This family-composed piece honors Singapore’s coastal native heritage and maritime history, aiming to preserve the community's stories and language for future generations during the parade's third act.

South Korean conglomerates unveil $195 billion of investment in industrial projects

South Korean conglomerates unveil $195 billion of investment in industrial projects

South Korean conglomerates including SK Group, Hyundai, and Hanwha have announced a massive 195 billion dollar investment. These funds will support advanced industrial projects in the Yeongnam region, focusing on robotics, artificial intelligence, self-driving mobility, and space technology.

India allows four Chinese-linked power equipment firms to bid for government projects

India allows four Chinese-linked power equipment firms to bid for government projects

India has granted four Chinese-linked power equipment firms, including TBEA Energy and Taikai Electric, permission to bid for government projects. This two-year exemption aims to support India's expanding power network and renewable energy goals as border tensions between the two nations ease.

India's HCLTech wins $1.14 billion deal with European firm

India's HCLTech wins $1.14 billion deal with European firm

India's HCLTech has secured a 1.14 billion dollar, five-and-a-half-year contract with a major European firm. The deal focuses on implementing an AI-driven operating model to manage the client's global digital workplace and enterprise networks, significantly boosting HCLTech's stock performance.

Thai exports seen up 8% to 10% this year, shippers' group says

Thai exports seen up 8% to 10% this year, shippers' group says

The Thai National Shippers' Council has raised its 2026 export growth forecast to 8%–10%, up from the previous 2%–4% estimate. This growth is driven by strong demand for electronics and AI goods, despite potential risks from geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainties.

New heritage trail, stamps mark 200 years of Singapore’s modern legal system

New heritage trail, stamps mark 200 years of Singapore’s modern legal system

Singapore celebrates 200 years of its modern legal system with a new heritage trail and commemorative stamps. The initiative highlights 20 key landmarks, exploring how the rule of law has shaped the nation’s development and the daily lives of its citizens.

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, once detained by China, dies in Taipei

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, once detained by China, dies in Taipei

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, who fled to Taiwan after being detained by Chinese authorities in 2015, has died at age 70. Lam was a prominent symbol of resistance against Beijing’s encroachment on Hong Kong’s freedoms and had been battling advanced lung cancer.