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Singapore’s average wealth is climbing, but there’s a catch

Singapore’s average wealth is climbing, but there’s a catch

Singapore's average wealth is rising, but median wealth lags, highlighting a growing gap between the rich and the rest. This disparity stems from unequal access to financial asset investments.

Why it makes sense for Trump to back off on Iran, for now

Why it makes sense for Trump to back off on Iran, for now

Rising costs, military losses, and economic strain suggest the U.S. should pause its conflict with Iran to focus on other strategic priorities, as brute force has proven ineffective against Tehran.

ASEAN’s external partnerships key to regional resilience: Vivian Balakrishnan

ASEAN’s external partnerships key to regional resilience: Vivian Balakrishnan

Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stated that ASEAN’s global partnerships are vital for regional resilience, prosperity, and stability, as the bloc engages major powers amid ongoing Indo-Pacific strategic competition.

Singapore passport ranked world’s most powerful again

Singapore passport ranked world’s most powerful again

Singapore retains the world's most powerful passport in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 192 destinations.

PM Wong announces Cabinet changes, with experienced leaders in place as younger office holders step up

PM Wong announces Cabinet changes, with experienced leaders in place as younger office holders step up

PM Lawrence Wong announced Cabinet changes, appointing K Shanmugam as Senior Minister and promoting younger leaders to balance experience with renewal following recent resignations.

S’pore appoints Sitoh Yih Pin, Patrick Daniel as non-resident envoys to Maldives, Sri Lanka

S’pore appoints Sitoh Yih Pin, Patrick Daniel as non-resident envoys to Maldives, Sri Lanka

Singapore has appointed former MP Sitoh Yih Pin and media veteran Patrick Daniel as non-resident high commissioners to the Maldives and Sri Lanka, respectively. Both received their letters of credence on July 21.

Commentary: The other recession risk that Singapore should be wary of

Commentary: The other recession risk that Singapore should be wary of

Singapore faces a potential social recession as shrinking households and weakening community ties lead to increased isolation. Strengthening social capital through active civic participation is essential to counter this trend.

US war in Iran has cost $48b so far, Pentagon says

US war in Iran has cost $48b so far, Pentagon says

The US war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion, with 18 troops killed and 430 injured. President Trump seeks additional funding amid escalating tensions and threats to expand military strikes.

Ukraine’s Zelensky sacks army chief after days of protests

Ukraine’s Zelensky sacks army chief after days of protests

Ukrainian President Zelensky dismissed army chief Oleksandr Syrsky following political unrest over the removal of the defence minister. Mykhailo Drapaty has been appointed as the new Commander-in-Chief.

What does Trump want? Gulf states have no answer as Iran war escalates

What does Trump want? Gulf states have no answer as Iran war escalates

Middle East allies face uncertainty as the US lacks a clear strategy regarding escalating tensions with Iran, risking a prolonged conflict without defined objectives.

PM Wong unveils new Cabinet; appoints first-term politicians to larger roles

PM Wong unveils new Cabinet; appoints first-term politicians to larger roles

PM Lawrence Wong reshuffled his Cabinet, promoting younger politicians to senior roles while retaining experienced leaders to ensure a smooth, continuous leadership transition following recent resignations.

The faces behind China's AI rise: Meet the founders of DeepSeek, Z.ai and Moonshot AI

The faces behind China's AI rise: Meet the founders of DeepSeek, Z.ai and Moonshot AI

China’s AI sector is surging as founders from DeepSeek, Z.ai, and Moonshot AI prioritize open-weight models and original innovation to challenge US dominance and foster a global, accessible technological ecosystem.