ST Engineering has launched the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel, the RSS Valour, at Benoi. The 150-meter warship forms part of a six-ship initiative launched in 2023 to replace the maritime force’s aging 1990s-era missile corvettes beginning in 2028. MRCVS Designed as Autonomous Motherships for Modern Theater Threats Each platform in … Read more
Sim Ann will serve as Second Minister for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs following a cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on July 22. The promotion follows her 11-year tenure as a Senior Minister of State across multiple government portfolios, marking a significant advancement in her political career since she first entered Parliament … Read more
Singapore remains the world’s most powerful passport, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to 192 destinations, according to the latest Henley Passport Index released on July 21, 2026. This ranking, based on official International Air Transport Association data, highlights a widening global mobility gap, with the top-ranked Singaporean document now offering access to 170 more destinations … Read more
Singapore’s National Day Parade (NDP) 2026 will return to the National Stadium on August 9, 2026, marking its first appearance at the venue in a decade. According to reports from Tempo.co, the event will feature a capacity of 42,000 spectators, an inaugural indoor drone light show, and a series of military and cultural performances, transitioning … Read more
AirBorneo, the newly launched airline backed by the Sarawak state government, will begin direct flights from Kuching to Singapore on July 22. According to Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg, the route will feature tickets priced below RM400. The launch coincides with Hari Sarawak, marking the first phase of an expansion strategy that includes … Read more
In 2025, 48.7 per cent of civil divorces in Singapore cited unreasonable behaviour, making it the most common reason for marital breakdown, according to Department of Statistics data released on July 10. While adultery accounted for just 0.9 per cent of civil cases, it represented 18.4 per cent of Muslim divorces, where it was the … Read more
Three young women walked 9.37km from Tanah Merah to Changi Airport in a 2.5-hour journey on July 16, according to a TikTok video posted by user Angie. The group departed at 2:42 a.m. and arrived at 5:04 a.m., successfully reaching the airport in time for a 7 a.m. flight. TikTok Documentation of the 9.37km Trek … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized the need for stronger trade and investment partnerships among Indo-Pacific economies during a meeting with leaders of the Future Economic Cooperation Council (FECC) in Singapore, according to Malacañang. The discussion, part of his working visit to the region, focused on collaboration between governments and businesses to address a shifting global … Read more
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay has unified its digital presence by merging Esplanade.com and its editorial platform, “Offstage,” into a single, integrated ecosystem. The redesign, developed by Singapore-based agency Vertis, aims to streamline access to over 4,000 annual performances while preparing the national arts centre for data-driven audience engagement, according to The Esplanade Co … Read more
Reported incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia fell by 64 percent during the first half of 2026, according to the ReCAAP Information Sharing Center. Data shows 35 total incidents, the lowest figure for a six-month period since 2019, driven by a 74 percent decline in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore … Read more