# Singapore
Latest news and articles about Singapore
Total: 13 articles found
Beyond the Demographic Abyss: South Korea’s Surprising Fertility Rebound
South Korea's birth rate has seen a rare 14.8% spike due to aggressive government subsidies and a post-pandemic marriage recovery. While this temporary rebound offers a reprieve, the country continues to struggle with long-term population decline, contrasting sharply with Singapore's immigration-led growth model.
Singapore Rekindles Role as Regional Mediator with Landmark Pyongyang Visit
Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has arrived in Pyongyang for a rare visit, his first since the 2018 Trump-Kim summit preparations. The visit, followed by a trip to Seoul, positions Singapore as a vital neutral broker amid persistent tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Alibaba Cloud Bets Big on Singapore Hub as AI Agent Demand Surges Globally
Alibaba Cloud has launched a comprehensive suite of AI agent products and upgraded infrastructure in Singapore to meet surging international demand. The expansion, featuring Qwen Cloud and the MuleRun platform, highlights a strategic shift toward autonomous AI agents as a primary driver of global cloud resource consumption.
OpenAI’s Singapore Gambit: The Lion City Becomes the Hub for Applied Intelligence
OpenAI is investing over S$300 million to launch its first overseas Applied AI Laboratory in Singapore, creating 200 technical jobs. The move strengthens Singapore's position as a global technology hub and marks a significant international expansion for the US-based AI leader.
Beijing Asserts Sovereignty Over AI Talent: The Strategic Blocking of Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition
The Chinese government has blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of the AI startup Manus, marking a major escalation in tech protectionism. Regulators ruled that the company's attempt to re-domicile in Singapore did not exempt its core intellectual property from Chinese national security oversight.
Between Scylla and Charybdis: Singapore’s High-Stakes Neutrality in the Looming US-China Storm
Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan warns that a US-China conflict would be far more devastating than current Middle Eastern crises, reinforcing Singapore's refusal to pick sides. As a critical hub for the Malacca Strait, the city-state is seeking to navigate superpower pressure by building multipolar networks and emphasizing its own national interests.
Star-Bound: Singapore Launches National Space Office to Anchor Southeast Asia’s Emerging Orbit
Singapore has officially launched its National Space Agency to centralize R&D, promote the local space industry, and establish international regulatory standards. The agency aims to transform the city-state into a regional 'NewSpace' hub by focusing on small satellite technology and data applications.
The Global Housing Boom’s Two Illusions: Nominal Gains, Real Risks
Nominal house prices rose across more than 80 countries in 2025, fuelled by migration and a wave of overseas investment, especially from China. But when adjusted for inflation and currency movements, global real prices are flat or slightly down, and much of the nominal gain is concentrated in prime urban cores — a configuration that increases affordability pressures and financial‑stability risks.
From Lion City to Gulf Sands: Why China's Wealth Is Boarding Flights to Dubai
Regulatory tightening in Singapore and attractive residency and tax regimes in Dubai have prompted a notable reallocation of Chinese wealth from Southeast Asia to the Gulf. The trend reflects policy‑sensitive capital seeking speed, tax advantages and regulatory predictability amid shifting geopolitics and regional integration.
After LDP Landslide, Singapore Issues Stark Warning on a Resurgent Japanese Militarism
Singapore has publicly criticized what it sees as the risk of a resurgent Japanese militarism after a commanding LDP election win, invoking wartime memories of the 1942 occupation. The response blends historical grievance with contemporary defence preparedness and sends a wider diplomatic signal about regional stability and the preservation of the postwar order.
Singapore Airshow Preview Puts COMAC’s C919 and Allied Fighters on a Regional Stage
A media preview for the tenth Singapore Airshow on February 1 showcased both combat aircraft — including an Australian F-35A, Singapore Apaches and a Malaysian Su-30MKM — and China’s COMAC C919 airliner. The event highlights the show’s dual role as a venue for defence signalling and commercial aerospace diplomacy ahead of the main exhibition from February 3–8.
Glimpse of High Stakes: Singapore Airshow’s Media Preview Spotlights F-35s, Apaches and China’s C919
The tenth Singapore Airshow held a media preview on February 1, featuring demonstrations by aircraft including an Australian F‑35A, Singaporean Apaches and a COMAC C919. The event highlights the airshow’s dual role as a defence showcase and commercial aviation marketplace, reflecting regional military modernisation and China’s ambitions in civil aviation.