Google's latest data center in Singapore is located in the city-state's Jurong West district. (Google)
Technology

Google's new Singapore data center offers sustainability features

Facility recycles water in cooling systems, sets higher temperatures

7 June 2024
Keppel's new Sindora Living facility is located in the Chinese city of Nanjing. (Keppel)
Companies

Singapore's Keppel opens first luxury senior home in China

Amenities include fitness equipment and pool in first Asian location for conglomerate

7 June 2024
Ministers from IPEF member countries gather for a photo session at their meeting in Singapore on June 6. (Photo by Ng Chun Kiat)
International relations

Singapore, India, others pitch 'clean' projects in U.S.-led framework

Washington keen to back green shift in IPEF member countries to counter Beijing

6 June 2024
TSMC affiliate Vanguard and leading Europe chipmaker NXP are tying up for plant in Singapore. 
Technology

TSMC affiliate Vanguard to build $7.8bn Singapore plant with NXP

Venture to make power management and analog chips for cars, industry and more

5 June 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gestures as he speaks during a news conference on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 2.
Comment

Singapore summit highlights quasi-war atmosphere looming over Asia

China turns down Zelenskyy offer to meet at Shangri-La Dialogue

5 June 2024
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, left, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attend the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31.
International relations

China vs. U.S., Zelenskyy appears: 5 takeaways from Shangri-La forum

Asia security summit also highlights leaders' views on South China Sea and Gaza

3 June 2024
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun speaks at the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore on June 2.
International relations

China defense chief vows 'resolute actions' against Taiwan independence

Dong Jun tells forum there is a 'limit' to Beijing's 'restraint' in South China Sea

2 June 2024
Indonesia's Defense Minister and President-elect Prabowo Subianto speaks at the Shangri-La defense forum in Singapore on June 1.
Middle East crisis

Indonesia's Prabowo calls U.S.-backed peace plan in Gaza the 'right step'

President-elect promises to send peacekeeping forces to monitor ceasefire

1 June 2024
An illustration of Genting Singapore's planned new hotel in Sentosa. (Courtesy of Genting Singapore)
Travel & Leisure

Singapore begins second phase of casino resort development

Marina Bay Sands and Genting invest over $7bn in massive expansion plans

1 June 2024
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks at the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore on June 1.
International relations

Austin disputes China's claim of NATO expansion triggering Ukraine war

U.S. defense chief pins blame on Russia's Putin, sells vision of Indo-Pacific 'convergence'

1 June 2024
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore on May 31.
International relations

Philippines' Marcos slams maritime aggression at Shangri-La Dialogue

President says death of a Filipino could trigger mutual defense treaty with U.S.

1 June 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to attend the Shangri-La defense forum in Singapore.
Ukraine war

Ukraine's Zelenskyy to attend Shangri-La defense forum in Singapore

Speech to U.S., Chinese, other delegates would come at key juncture in Russia war

31 May 2024
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun attend a bilateral meeting in Singapore on May 31. (U.S. Department of Defense via Reuters)
International relations

China, U.S. defense chiefs spar over Taiwan at Singapore meeting

Lloyd Austin warns Dong Jun against 'provocative' moves at Shangri-La forum

31 May 2024
Grab plans to use OpenAI's image recognition technology to improve its GrabMaps service. (Source photos by Ken Kobayashi and Mizuho Miyazaki)
Technology

Singapore's Grab to work with OpenAI to boost app accessibility

Collaboration on digital mapping and other areas is also in the cards

30 May 2024
Singapore plans to add more data centers, looking to remain a regional hub for the industry. (Photo courtesy of Keppel)
Technology

Singapore aims to boost data center capacity 35%

City-state seeks energy-efficient facilities for sustainable growth

30 May 2024
Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaks at the Future of Asia forum in Tokyo on May 24. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
The Future of Asia 2024

Singapore's new PM Lawrence Wong 'consultative but decisive,' deputy says

Gan Kim Yong says government will 'renew' approach to keep pace with global change

24 May 2024
Taylor Swift fans sing outside National Stadium ahead of a concert in Singapore on March 8. The American superstar made Singapore her only Southeast Asian stop on her global tour.  (Source photos by Reuters)
Economy

Taylor Swift buoys Singapore GDP to 2.7% Q1 growth

City-state basks in concert tourism glow but export expansion continues to slide

23 May 2024
Lawrence Wong is sworn in as Singapore's fourth prime minister at the Istana, the president's official residence, on May 15.
The Nikkei View

Singapore's new PM Lawrence Wong is up against fierce headwinds

Major challenge will be guiding city-state through conflict-ridden world

22 May 2024
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Podcast: Tech Latest

Singapore's robotics startups go global

Tech Latest: Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast for the freshest updates on the tech sector

21 May 2024
Singapore's new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong share a laugh at the Istana in Singapore on May 15.
19 May 2024
Singapore's fourth Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, speaks to supporters at a community event after the swearing-in ceremony on May 15. 
Politics

Lawrence Wong, Singapore's new PM, begins term: 5 things to know

51-year-old leader edges toward election as change comes in bunches

18 May 2024
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Podcast: News Roundup

What to expect from Singapore's new prime minister

Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast, bringing the region's key news to global listeners

17 May 2024
Vertex Holdings CEO Chua Kee Lock sees "strong potential" in Japan's startup ecosystem. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Tsubasa Suruga)
Startups

Temasek's venture capital arm to launch first Japan-focused fund

Singapore's Vertex group plans to raise $65m, invest in software, 'deep tech' startups

17 May 2024
Grab credits a strong concert lineup in Singapore, visa-free arrangements elsewhere in Southeast Asia and an in-house translation function with lifting its earnings. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Startups

Singapore's Grab lifts annual profit target on strong demand

Ride-hailing super app sees more upside as Chinese visitors return to ASEAN

16 May 2024
Lawrence Wong speaks after he is sworn in as Singapore's new prime minister on May 15.
Politics

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong vows to lead in 'own way' at inauguration

Successor to Lee Hsien Loong calls on younger citizens to 'join our team'

16 May 2024