Malaysian Man Arrested After Over 4,300 Vape Pods Found Hidden in Van at Singapore Checkpoint

SINGAPORE, July 30 — A 31-year-old Malaysian man was arrested after Singapore authorities discovered more than 4,300 vape pods concealed inside a Malaysian-registered van attempting to enter the country through the Woodlands Checkpoint. The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation conducted by officers from Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), who intercepted the vehicle for further […]
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SINGAPORE, June 12 — SmartLend, a fully digital alternative financing platform, has officially launched in Singapore, offering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a faster, more transparent way to secure funding. Apply Once Access All By eliminating third-party brokers and unnecessary costs, SmartLend simplifies the financing process, enabling businesses to compare and obtain loans efficiently without hidden fees. […]
Longbridge Group Opens New Singapore Headquarters at Asia Square, Marina Bay

HONG KONG, June 19 — Longbridge Group today officially opened its new Singapore office at Asia Square Tower 2, in the heart of the Marina Bay financial district. This is the first of 2 offices that Longbridge Group will be opening in Singapore, with the second one opening Q4 2026. This will be a first among […]
Arrivia and KrisFlyer Expand Partnership to Launch Cruise Redemptions with Miles

SINGAPORE, June 8 — arrivia and KrisFlyer, the lifestyle rewards programme of the Singapore Airlines Group, are elevating member benefits with the launch of cruise bookings using KrisFlyer miles. This enhanced partnership offers KrisFlyer members expanded opportunities to utilise miles through KrisFlyer Cruise, arrivia’s exclusive cruise platform. This enhanced partnership enables members to unlock high-value cruise holidays […]
DayOne Data Centers Announces Final Closing of its Series C Equity Financing at US$4.5 Billion

SINGAPORE, June 5 — DayOne Data Centers Limited (“DayOne”), a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform, today announced the final closing of its Series C equity financing with total gross proceeds of US$4.5 billion. The Series C round was led by existing investors Coatue and Hillhouse, now DayOne’s two largest shareholders, with participation from notable new […]
Mohamed Khaled Leads Malaysian Delegation At IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

SINGAPORE, May 29 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin will lead the Malaysian delegation at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2026, a three-day high level security forum focusing on regional security beginning Friday. Mohamed Khaled is scheduled to meet, among others, the United States (US) Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Norwegian Defence Minister […]
Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : May 29, 2026

INDONESIA 1.INDONESIA, FRANCE BACK TWO-STATE SOLUTION FOR PALESTINIAN INDEPENDENCE — ANTARA President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia and France share similar views on Middle East stability, backing a two-state solution as essential for Palestinian independence and regional peace. 2.PRABOWO BACKS NEW FRANCE-INDONESIA BUSINESS COUNCIL — ANTARA President Prabowo Subianto welcomed the establishment of the France-Indonesia High-Level […]
YY Group (NASDAQ: YYGH) Announces Strategic Partnership with Velobotics to Advance Autonomous Facility Management Capabilities in Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) (“YY Group” or the “Company”), an AI-native workforce management platform and integrated facility management (IFM) provider operating across Asia and beyond, today announced that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Beijing Velobotics Tech Co., Ltd. (“Velobotics”), a leader in commercial […]
Wei Chong-Kai Wun Out Of Singapore, Indonesia Opens, Head Coach Confirms

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — National men’s doubles pair, Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun, will miss two upcoming Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour tournaments, namely the Singapore Open starting tomorrow and the Indonesia Open on June 2. Head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi said the decision was made as Wei Chong has yet to fully […]
MACC To File Appeal After Bid To Freeze RM548 Mln Is Rejected

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will file a notice of appeal against the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision today, which dismissed the prosecution’s application for an access restriction order against RM548 million in investment funds. The investment funds are alleged to belong to the wife of former finance minister Toh […]