On June 22, more than 100 migrant workers converged in front of Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Service Centre, demanding the authorities’ intervention over claims that they have been denied their earnings for at least two months.
Category: Singapore
London to adopt “Singapore-style” housing model
London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan concluded his Singapore visit on June 16, having attended the World Cities Summit and secured investment planning for house-building.
Singaporean President’s Tanzania trip underscores a new phase in bilateral ties
Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam conducted a formal visit to Tanzania from June 8 to 10, intending to explore new strategic sectors aiming and advance bilateral relations between Singapore and Dar Es Salaam. President Tharman’s visit, which marks the first official SIngaporean visit to Dar Es Salaam, coincided with the 45th anniversary of bilateral ties, underscoring the symbolic and strategic importance of the move.
Singapore’s Shangri‑La Dialogue spotlights maritime security amid rule-based order crisis
Singapore is hosting the 2026 Shangri‑La Dialogue 2026 from May 29 to 31, convening high-level representatives from 44 nations around the world to discuss key security issues. Several major themes covered in the dialogue include the international rule-based order, fracturing alliances and contested maritime domains.
The Bond between A Migrant Domestic Worker and A Kid in Singaporean Film Ilo Ilo
Ilo Ilo is a 2013 Singaporean drama film. It is written and directed by Anthony Chen. In this debut film, Chen explored the relationship between Teresa, a domestic worker; and Jiale, a 10 years old child cared for by Teresa. Ilo Ilo premiered in Cannes Film Festival 2013 and won Camera D’Or. The Award set a new record as the first Singaporean film to win a category in the festival.
Thailand signs new Cobra Gold defence pact with Singapore
A Thai cabinet meeting approved the draft of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on participation in Exercise Cobra Gold, formalising Singapore’s participation in the drills for the 2025 – 2030 period.
US corporate giants gather in Singapore to deepen tech partnership
The US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) successfully facilitated the 2026 Singaporean Business Mission, bringing together 21 US companies and the Singaporean government in an effort to expand technology partnerships.
Singapore and New Zealand deepen CSP with trade, defence deals
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon paid a three-day visit to Singapore from May 3 to 5, meeting Singaporean Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong on May 4 for their inaugural Annual Leaders’ Meeting.
Singapore’s Grab first-quarter results exceed forecasts as revenue climbs 24%
On May 5, Singapore’s super-app Grab released unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2026 (ending March 31), marking a notable performance as it surpassed analysts’ forecasts.
Singapore intensifies enforcement against illegal vaping
Singapore authorities stepped up efforts to curb illegal vaping in the first three months of 2026, seising more than 36,000 vaporisers and related parts.