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The city-state of Singapore is an international center for the financial industry and global trade. Built on islands just off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore is connected to Malaysia by two bridges.

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Singapore Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong (left) shaking hands with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia, Singapore deepen ties with new economic zone

Malaysia, Singapore deepen ties with new economic zone

Malaysia and Singapore hope the new project will create jobs and attract international investors.
BusinessJanuary 13, 2025
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Learning from Singapore: A water smart city

Learning from Singapore: A water smart city

Singapore is a country with no natural water resources. But it’s expert at dealing with water when it becomes scarce.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 11, 202409:04 min
Singapore skyline with green parks and futuristic buildings

How Singapore got a grip on water scarcity

How Singapore got a grip on water scarcity

Water has influenced conflict and the economy in Singapore. Now the country leads the way in managing a scarce resource.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 1, 2024
Pope Francis kisses the hand of Indonesia's Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar

Vatican's 'pivot to Asia' reflected in Pope Francis' tour

Vatican's 'pivot to Asia' reflected in Pope Francis' tour

The pope's 12-day tour shows that the Vatican — like many other Western states — is working to deepen ties with Asia.
ReligionSeptember 13, 2024
Fashion designer Leonard Cheong in his workshop

Leonard Cheong's fashion is helping the LGBTQI+ community

Leonard Cheong's fashion is helping the LGBTQI+ community

How Leonard Cheong is helping the LGBTQI+ community in Singapore with unisex fashion.
DiversityAugust 2, 202404:17 min
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Climate change: What it means for your morning cup of coffee

Climate change: What it means for your morning cup of coffee

Coffee is becoming a luxury good, as heat, drought and heavy rainfall take a toll on harvests.
GlobalizationJuly 26, 202405:04 min
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Table tennis player Sharath Kamal Achanta

Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future

Malaysia and Singapore won't take over from Australia as host of the 2026 sporting event. Does it have a future?
SportsApril 16, 2024
Frank Walter Steinmeier and Tan Chong Meng overlooking the harbor

German president seeks partners in Singapore

Disrupted supply chains are affecting both Germany and Singapore.
PoliticsJune 15, 2022
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