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December 30, 2025

China steps out of the shadows to take credit for Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire efforts

For months, China seemed content to cede the diplomatic initiative to a bullish Trump administration as border tensions flared between Cambodia and Thailand, with Beijing stressing that it has \"its own way\" of mediating the deadly conflict.

4 mins

PM Lawrence Wong to deliver Budget speech on Feb 12

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver the Budget 2026 speech in Parliament on Feb 12.

1 mins

SGX renews push for Chinese firms, with focus on strong listings

Exchange targeting familiar brands here, as well as companies already listed in China

4 mins

18 town councils to get $1.8m in S&CC operating grant after computation discrepancy led to shortfall

Eighteen town councils will share a one-off $1.8 million adjustment to their service and conservancy charges (S&CC) operating grant, the Ministry of National Development (MND) said on Dec 29.

1 mins

China has multiple strong interests to broker lasting ceasefire

China has multiple strong interests in wanting to broker a lasting ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, not least to protect its extensive strategic investments and economic corridors in both countries.

3 mins

Dedicated facility for post-death Hindu rites opens at Changi Beach

Families able to book private rooms to carry out prayers and rituals in sheltered space

2 mins

Struggling businesses hope for reset with Myanmar election

They see polls as a step towards a stable government that can attract investments

4 mins

Rosmah denies VIP jail claims for Najib as IMDB legal battles continue

Rosmah Mansor, wife of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, on Dec 28 dismissed accusations that her husband receives special treatment in prison.

3 mins

Pro-military party claims big win in first phase of election

Myanmar's dominant pro-military party has claimed an overwhelming victory in the first phase of the junta-run election after democracy watchdogs warned that the polls would entrench military rule.

1 mins

Bangladesh police say alleged killers of popular student leader fled to India

Bangladesh police on Dec 28 said that the alleged killers of popular student leader Sharif Osman Hadi had fled to India, in comments likely to further strain relations with its neighbour.

1 mins

'Decline' of top gaokao factory reveals limits of exam model

When the alarm rang at 5.30am, Mr Alan Wang and his same-grade cohort of some 4,000 students had exactly eight minutes to get up, make their dormitory beds and assemble on the field for their daily 1.6km morning run, which began at 5.38am.

5 mins

China stages extensive military drills designed to encircle Taiwan

Exercises cover record number of zones and include blockades of island's main ports

3 mins

Is Russian tech behind North Korea's new nuclear submarine?

A major question is emerging over North Korea's unveiling of what it claims to be an 8,700-ton nuclear-powered strategic guided-missile submarine - whether Russia has assisted Pyongyang in securing the naval reactor technology that would make such a leap possible.

3 mins

Trump, Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza ceasefire

US President Donald Trump was expected to push for progress in the stalled ceasefire in Gaza at his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Dec 29 for talks that would include Israel's concerns over Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran.

2 mins

Progress but no breakthrough after meeting with Zelensky: Trump

Ukraine's leader says '90%' of peace framework agreed while Russia's Putin continues to press his demands

4 mins

Bondi Beach attack hero says he wanted to protect 'innocent people'

Mr Ahmed al Ahmed, hailed as a hero of the Bondi Beach shooting attack, recalled the moment he ran towards one of the attackers and wrestled the gun from him, saying in an interview published on Dec 29 with a US outlet that he wanted to protect \"innocent people\".

2 mins

Hindu mum in Malaysia gets interfaith boost in search for child

Her then husband abducted their daughter 16 years ago when she was Il months old

3 mins

What America might look like with zero immigration

Unemployment could rise while wages are depressed, cities hollow out and life suffers

10+ mins

They accuse govt of not carrying out proper investigation into tragedy that left 179 dead

A year after the worst air disaster on South Korean soil, families of the 179 people who died gathered around the battered concrete embankment where Jeju Air Flight 2216 crashed, demanding answers and a thorough investigation.

2 mins

KL raids firms as part of anti-graft probe into army projects

Malaysia's anti-graft agency has raided several firms alleged to be involved in bribery linked to army procurement projects, days after the country's army chief was placed on leave pending an investigation into the matter.

1 mins

Families demand answers a year after S. Korea's deadliest air crash

They accuse govt of not carrying out proper investigation into tragedy that left 179 dead

2 mins

2026 Outlook What's next for politics and the top stories of 2025

All eyes on Govt's plans for economy, meeting S'poreans' everyday concerns

8 mins

Hooters eatery in Clarke Quay to close after 30 years

American restaurant chain Hooters, synonymous with its servers’ uniforms and chicken wings, is closing down its sole outlet in Clarke Quay after an almost 30-year run.

1 mins

Bukit Panjang LRT works Scheduled closures necessary at times, says Acting Transport Minister

Scheduled closures are sometimes necessary and safer for workers to carry out complicated tasks, said Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow on Dec 29, ahead of a full-day closure of Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) on Jan 25.

2 mins

Road closures, enhanced security for New Year festivities

To prevent overcrowding, number of people entering certain areas will be regulated

4 mins

NSF who offered cash to boys for sex acts gets reformative training

A full-time national serviceman (NSF) with the Singapore Police Force, who offered cash to teenage boys and asked if he could perform sexual acts on them, was ordered to undergo reformative training for at least a year on Dec 29.

2 mins

Caregiver used bank card to steal $10k from man with dementia

He also used another victim's credit card details to buy game credits worth $1,800

2 mins

Over 3kg of cannabis seized at checkpoint; man arrested

A 39-year-old man was arrested for attempted drug smuggling after he was found with more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice at Woodlands Checkpoint on Dec 22.

1 mins

S'pore stocks fall amid silver rally and mixed regional showing

Singapore stocks ended lower on Dec 29, tracking a mixed regional performance, while silver climbed above US$80 an ounce.

1 mins

Jakarta’s minimum wage hike disappoints labourers

Labourers have voiced their dissatisfaction with Jakarta’s minimum wage increase in 2026, saying it still falls short of meeting living standards amid rising cost of living in the capital.

2 mins

China's LandSpace gears up to take on Musk and SpaceX

Earlier in December, the Beijing-based firm became the first Chinese entity to conduct a reusable rocket test.

3 mins

BYD set to surpass Tesla as world's top EV seller in 2025

Chinese giant has sought to strengthen foothold overseas amid challenges at home

2 mins

IPO battle between S'pore, US heats up

Before it saw a rebound in initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2025, Singapore had been steadily losing companies with listing ambitions to overseas exchanges, with 13 finding their way to the US.

2 mins

Silver tops US$80 for the first time in historic year-end rally

Weaker US dollar, rising geopolitical tensions add to appeal of precious metals

3 mins

Return of global funds puts S-E Asia stock markets in spotlight for 2026

Global capital is coming back to Southeast Asia’s stock markets in December, positioning the cohort as one of the must-watch pockets of global finance for 2026.

2 mins

2026 Outlook SGX set to receive more IPOs as momentum continues

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) looks set to receive more listings as momentum from 2025's performance the strongest in six years continues in 2026.

6 mins

China's diplomatic year: A calculated gamble

As 2025 draws to a close, Beijing can claim an impressive series of soft-power victories that have reshaped global perceptions of Chinese technological prowess and diplomatic influence.

6 mins

Performative signalling

Japan over Taiwan that reminded the world that China’s wolf warrior diplomacy and economic weaponisation were still within easy reach.

3 mins

A sham poll in Myanmar opens a new phase of military rule

The country's rebels are on the back foot.

2 mins

Was the Asian Century a mirage? No, it's a work in progress

What was once Factory Asia is evolving into Stewardship Asia, with a focus on inclusivity, sustainability and responsibility.

8 mins

Housing . Let singles buy older resale flats from 30

Two trends have been observed in the housing market recently.

1 mins

Time to pay athletes, not just their managers, better

The conclusion of the 33rd SEA Games on Dec 20 has highlighted a significant gap in how Singapore values its national athletes compared with the administrative structures managing them.

1 mins

New year . Let's believe a better path is possible

As we stand on the threshold of 2026, we do so with a mixture of solemn reflection and steadfast hope.

1 mins

Batik • Orchid motif makes Singapore's version stand out

I refer to the article “Like a common language’: Batik’s role in Singapore’s diplomacy” (Dec 25) which highlighted that batik served as a “common language” in regional diplomacy at a recent Singapore-Malaysia high-level meeting.

1 mins

FILTHY HABITS CARRIES FIORE TEAM'S DREAM INTO PERTH CUP

Trainer-husband and jockey-wife chase WA staying feature success with 6YO galloper

2 mins

Navajo Nation should deliver

Dec 30 S. Africa (Turffontein) preview

1 mins

MAGIC MILLIONS FEATURE BY CHOICE FOR DEBUT WINNER

Trainers Waterhouse and Bott’s promising 2YO up for January’s Gold Coast highlight

1 mins

Joshua 'appears OK' as 2 others die in car crash

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua suffered “minor injuries” in a fatal car accident that killed two people on Dec 29, Nigerian police said.

1 mins

Thunder return to winning style and ways

Chet Holmgren scored 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead reigning National Basketball Association (NBA) champions the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 129-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Dec 28, snapping a two-game losing run.

2 mins

SPURS AND CAVALIERS AIM TO BOUNCE BACK

Both want to get past recent reversals and perform to their standards in NBA clash

2 mins

MAHREZ PUTS ALGERIA THROUGH

His penalty beats Burkina Faso; 39-year wait for Afcon victory ends for Mozambique

3 mins

De Minaur seeks 'new weapons' for 2026

Alex de Minaur has muscled up in a bid to bridge the gap on Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, with the Australian aiming to be a “disruptor” to the pair’s tennis dominance.

2 mins

Dubai showcase a step in the right direction: Kyrgios

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defended their controversial “Battle of the Sexes” match and said they failed to understand why an exhibition match aimed at showcasing tennis drew so much negativity from the tennis community.

2 mins

Gray's first senior goal helps lacklustre Spurs to 'massive win'

A REWARD FOR HIS EFFORTS

2 mins

You'll always be compared at United: Eriksen

Christian Eriksen has highlighted why it is “tough as a player to really succeed” at his former club Manchester United, and suggested some of manager Ruben Amorim’s comments last season did not help matters.

2 mins

EMERY PLANS TO HAND ARSENAL BLOODY NOSE

LONDON - Unai Emery returns to the scene of one of his few managerial failures on Dec 30, aiming to land a huge blow to former club Arsenal's ambitions of a first English Premier League title in 22 years.

2 mins

CAREER AWAY FROM TRACK

Multiple national record holder Goh focusing on her sports law practice

3 mins

My wish list for sport in 2026

Go then, inch up a rock wall for the first time.

3 mins

7 up-and-coming travel hot spots

Destinations such as Warsaw, Chiang Mai and Guiyang are gaining traction among Singapore travellers

8 mins

Japan's year-end homecoming rush peaks as long holiday begins

Japan's year-end homecoming travel rush peaked on Dec 27, with major train stations and airports crowded from the morning as families with suitcases queued on platforms, kicking off a holiday stretch of up to nine days.

1 mins

The sound of silence at an English nunnery

Guests need not take the veil to stay at Malling Abbey, where they can find stillness in its en-suite rooms

5 mins

Can Apple's AirPod translation get you through Tokyo?

I knew my efforts to learn Japanese before my trip to Japan last autumn would be no match for a fire ritual at a Buddhist temple in Tokyo, so at the beginning of the ceremony, I discreetly slipped in one earbud.

3 mins

Emily of Emily In Paris has remade Paris in her image

When Emily Cooper, the titular character in the Netflix show Emily In Paris, burst onto the scene, her bold personality, heavily accented French and wardrobe of colourful prints were met with jeers and sneers onscreen and off.

2 mins

As Avatar villain Varang, Oona Chaplin connected with her rage

The actress plays the leader of the volcano-dwelling Ash People, a fearsome tribe that conducts raids and collects scalps

5 mins

Influencer Melissa Koh welcomes fourth child

Local influencer Melissa Koh welcomed her fourth child in a Christmas Day post.

1 mins

Ador terminates contract with NewJeans' Danielle

Ador announced on Dec 29 the termination of its exclusive contract with NewJeans member Danielle (right).

1 mins

Brigitte Bardot: From shy child to global icon

French actress Brigitte Bardot shot to international fame dancing the mambo barefoot in And God Created Woman (1956), her tousled hair and fierce energy radiating a sexual magnetism rarely before seen in mainstream cinema.

3 mins

Singapore's Ayden Sng at No. 3, Glenn Yong at No. 20

Homegrown actors Ayden Sng and Glenn Yong are among the world’s most handsome celebrities, according to the list of 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2025.

1 mins

Tyler Perry faces second sexual assault lawsuit

A second actor has sued filmmaker and media mogul Tyler Perry (right), accusing him of sexual assault and seeking US$77 million (S$99 million) in damages, according to a complaint filed on Dec 25 in the Los Angeles Superior Court.

1 mins

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