Parts Singapore's Iconic

In forgotten parts of Singapore's iconic Orchard Road shopping street, a new era is taking shape

Orchard Road, Singapore's main shopping street, is 2.2 km (1.3 miles) long but much of the activity takes place in the middle of the stretch.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

TSMC on alert and Singapore on the rise

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

World - Financial Times - October 31

A Messy Problem in Orderly Singapore: Keeping Track of Cats

The reversal of a 35-year ban on cats in public housing won’t be a quick fix for cat-related problems. It’s not even clear how many cats live in the city-state.

World - The New York Times - November 10

A Singapore Shopping Guide to Peranakan Tiles, Shoes and More

If you’re visiting the city-state, here’s where you can see some of the most vivid Peranakan designs, including decorative tiles, beaded shoes, embroidery and jewelry.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

Kuala Lumpur vies with Bangkok and Singapore for region's travellers

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Singapore Airlines will add first class, revamp cabins for longest flights

Singapore Airlines will add a first class to its ultra-long-range aircraft and increase the number of business class seats in race for high-spending travelers.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Singapore sets out AI’s role in retooling the city-state’s economy

Josephine Teo, digital development minister, explains how the country is addressing the technology’s promise and risks

World - Financial Times - November 14

Singapore oil trader sentenced to 17 years for ‘cheating’ HSBC over $112mn

Octogenarian Lim Oon Kuin handed long jail term as ‘deterrent’ in city-state’s fight against commodity trading corruption

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Bangladesh tycoon says Singapore citizenship is a shield against central bank ‘intimidation’

Mohammed Saiful Alam considers international arbitration over accusations he siphoned money out of banking sector

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Grandma with chunky sunglasses becomes unlikely fashion icon

A Zambian woman in her 80s is adored for modelling in striking and playful fashion photographs.

‘The dynamics are different’: Singapore and Malaysia aim to finally crack economic integration with Johor special zone

The number of Singaporeans visiting or relocating to Johor could increase in coming years when a rail link between Singapore and Johor Bahru is completed.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Singapore's affluent veneer hides repression and corruption, says son of its modern-day founder

Former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son, who fled to Britain to seek asylum from what he describes as a campaign of persecution, says the city-state has become much more ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Kokila Annamalai, the first activist in Singapore to defy its ‘stifling’ online speech laws

The activist risks jail after refusing to ‘correct’ online posts criticising Singapore’s death penalty and drug laws, a first in the city state under its ‘Pofma’ act. Kokila Annamalai, a prominent ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

From coffee beans to milk, this Singapore-based startup uses AI to determine ingredient quality

ProfilePrint's AI platform could have implications for improving food security.

Business - CNBC - November 7

A Singapore oil magnate faces prison in a major fraud case over financing trade

A Singapore oil magnate has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for fraud and forgery in a case that prosecutors said has tarnished the city-state’s reputation as Asia’s leading oil trading hub

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

At UN climate talks, "sewage" beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations

The Singapore pavilion at the United Nations climate talks offers attendees free beer with an ingredient that's surprising to many — treated wastewater

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

There Will Always Be a Trump. That’s Only Part of the Problem.

The question is how to keep him — and those like him — in check.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Canada: Spying part of 'unacceptable culture'

The Canadian Soccer Association says an independent review confirmed the Paris Olympics drone-spying scandal was not an isolated misstep.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Deschamps: Mbappé struggles part 'psychological'

France coach Didier Deschamps said Thursday that there are both physical and psychological reasons for Kylian Mbappé's rough patch of form.

Sports - ESPN - November 15

Ahead of rally at Madison Square Garden, Trump vows to make 'New York great again'

In the final week of his campaign, former President Donald Trump will cross off a campaign bucket list item on Sunday: a rally in the iconic Madison Square Garden.

The story behind the iconic photo, 25 years on

BBC World Service's World Football has been uncovering the story behind the iconic photo of Brandi Chastain and the impact it had on women's football.

Parts of Spain Get a Month’s Worth of Rain in a Day

The deluge flooded streets, breached rivers and destroyed crops along the Mediterranean coast. There could be more rain still to come.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Watch: Helicopters and diggers used in Spain flooding rescues

At least 95 people have died and more are missing after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods.

Halloween forecasts predict record temperatures in parts of the U.S.

East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New ...

Burrow: Sideline scowls part of being a leader

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow noted Tuesday that his nonverbal expressions are part of his growth as a leader.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

’Til Death (and Maybe Not Even Then) Do They Part

Brandon Hupp and Lyle Shearer found kindred spirits in each other. What could be more fitting than a wedding on Halloween?

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 8

Rivian Maintains Profitability Target Despite Part Shortage

The carmaker said a part shortage in the third quarter hampered factory production, but it is still on track to report its first gross profit by year-end.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 7

How Sheeran played part in Ipswich's 'massive day'

Ed Sheeran plays his part as the Ipswich fan, sponsor and minority shareholder watches his local team's first Premier League win in 22 years.

Book excerpt: "Cher: The Memoir – Part One"

In the first volume of the singer-actress' memoirs, Cher recounts attending, at age 11, an event that would change the direction of her life: an Elvis Presley concert.

Gavin Newsom Looks the Part as Democrats Seek Savior

Old photos of the California governor (and navy-suit enthusiast) are being widely shared as bruised Democrats seek a savior.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 14

Trump says Dimon won’t be part of administration

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon won’t join President-elect Trump’s administration and will remain leading the bank. “I respect Jamie Dimon, of JPMorgan Chase, greatly, but he will not be invited to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

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