The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) have commenced their 5th bilateral Exercise Maritime Cooperation (XMC) in Zhanjiang, China, as the two countries continue naval training and professional exchanges from September 5 to 9.
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Singapore Expands F1 Race-Season Events Beyond the Circuit
Singapore will extend the Formula 1 race atmosphere beyond the circuit in October, with Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) returning from October 2 to 11 alongside the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.
Temasek Champions Singapore Airlines’ Air India Venture, Addressing Doubts over Staggering Losses
Singapore’s state investor Temasek on August 29 publicly declared support for the flag carrier Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) investment in Air India. This response, expressed through an official pronouncement, was intended to address heightened concerns over the Indian carrier’s ever-increasing losses.
Singapore, Japan Strengthen Naval Cooperation Through Exercise Singapan
On August 28, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) concluded Exercise Singapan, a bilateral naval exercise aimed at strengthening operational cooperation and supporting efforts towards a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
Singapore National Day Rally Doubles Down on “Trust” to Shield Businesses from Global Turbulence
Singapore’s paramount annual political address, the National Day Rally (NDR), was spearheaded once again by Prime Minister (PM) Lawrence Wong on August 23 at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Headquarters.
Singapore Passes Road Traffic Bill to Curb Drink-Driving with Stricter Penalties
The Parliament of Singapore enacted the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill on August 4, introducing stricter drink-driving limits alongside a new criminal offence for reckless driving.
Singapore, Malaysia Conclude Annual Bilateral Search and Rescue Exercise
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) concluded their Annual Bilateral Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) MALSING on July 23, emphasising continued defence and operational cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
AirBorneo Debuts Overseas Service as Singapore Route Sees Robust Demand
On July 22, Malaysia-registered AirBorneo Airways made its international debut with encouraging passenger demand, reporting that its new service between Kuching and Singapore is already nearly 80% booked for next year’s Chinese New Year travel period in February 2027.
Singapore, Indonesia Formalise Military Officer Ties With New Defence Alumni Initiative
On July 14, Singapore and Indonesia launched a joint defence alumni body in Jakarta, turning decades of informal contact between their officer corps into a standing institution. Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin launched the Indonesia-Singapore (INDOSIN) Defence Alumni Initiative, known as PERSAHAN (Persahabatan Alumni Pertahanan, Indonesian for Defence Alumni Friendship), as co-founders. They signed the body’s initiating directive and unveiled its logo on the sidelines of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day reception in Jakarta. The two armed forces’ chiefs, SAF chief Vice Admiral Aaron Beng and Indonesian military (TNI) commander General Agus Subiyanto, will serve as co-presidents.
French Teenager to Plead Guilty in Singapore Over Viral Straw-licking Video
A French teenager charged over a hygiene stunt that drew widespread anger online in Singapore is expected to plead guilty next month, a district court heard on 26 June.