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US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply

US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply

US LNG exports surged to Asia in April, significantly increasing shipments since the Middle East conflict began. This trend highlights the US's growing role as a key swing supplier, helping stabilize global gas flows amid regional supply cuts.

Commentary: Stranded seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz face missile fears, exhaustion and isolation

Commentary: Stranded seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz face missile fears, exhaustion and isolation

Stranded seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz face missile fears and isolation due to geopolitical crises. Furthermore, workers globally endure poor conditions, financial insecurity, and risks from unregulated shadow fleets.

Watch: PM Lawrence Wong delivers May Day speech

Watch: PM Lawrence Wong delivers May Day speech

This is Mr Wong’s second May Day Rally as prime minister.

Watch: PM Lawrence Wong’s May Day Rally speech

Watch: PM Lawrence Wong’s May Day Rally speech

PM Lawrence Wong will speak at the May Day Rally on adapting to AI's impact on jobs. He assured workers of continued support, stressing that Singapore is committed to upskilling and helping every worker move forward confidently.

Penang offers all-in-one durian holidays

Penang offers all-in-one durian holidays

Penang has launched special packages for durian enthusiasts. These curated deals combine hotel stays, farm visits in Balik Pulau, and tastings at 16 participating hotels. Running until August 31st, they offer great value during the peak season.

The quiet cost of a noisy workplace

The quiet cost of a noisy workplace

Workplaces often reward visibility over true merit, disadvantaging quiet high-performers. This structural bias means leaders must improve their ability to recognize genuine substance and outcomes, rather than just who is the loudest or most visible contributor in meetings.

Watch: PM Wong’s May Day Rally speech

Watch: PM Wong’s May Day Rally speech

PM Lawrence Wong delivered his May Day Rally speech amid global uncertainty. He addressed rising energy prices, geopolitical risks, and the significant impact of artificial intelligence on Singapore's workforce. The address emphasized national readiness for change.

Wilmar shares fall 5.7% as hedging losses from Iran war weigh on results

Wilmar shares fall 5.7% as hedging losses from Iran war weigh on results

Q1 profit down 22.8% at US$265 million; company cites temporary unrealised mark-to-market losses from hedging Read more at The Business Times.

Tourism worsens Bali waste crisis

Tourism worsens Bali waste crisis

Bali faces a severe waste crisis, worsened by tourism and landfill closures. Residents struggle with uncollected trash. Experts urge the sector to implement source reduction, improve sorting, and adopt circular economy models immediately.

10 hours and 1 surgeon: The quiet hero of Indonesia’s train crash tragedy

10 hours and 1 surgeon: The quiet hero of Indonesia’s train crash tragedy

Surgeon Muhammad Iqbal El Mubarak rushed to a deadly Indonesian train crash. He guided medical teams, sedated trapped victims, and provided crucial expertise during the multi-hour rescue effort, saving lives.

Singapore buys more LNG from outside of Middle East as war disrupts shipments

Singapore buys more LNG from outside of Middle East as war disrupts shipments

Due to Middle East conflict disruptions, Singapore is sourcing additional LNG from global markets. Authorities are centralizing procurement via Singapore GasCo while pursuing a diversified energy mix, including renewable imports, to stabilize power supply against rising costs.

Vietnam signals a ‘Finternet’ dawn for Asean

Vietnam signals a ‘Finternet’ dawn for Asean

ASEAN's digital economy requires a unified Finternet infrastructure to overcome fragmentation in payments and supply chains. Vietnam is pioneering this with blockchain platforms, urging neighbors to build interoperable systems for regional integration and resilience.