Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

SPH Rewards

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

Asia-Pacific

The long shadow: Gulf war will hurt Asia for years to come

Qatar has said Iranian missile attacks on the Ras Laffan Industrial City have caused significant damage to the natural gas industrial complex, which supplies LNG to many parts of Asia.
Qatar has said Iranian missile attacks on the Ras Laffan Industrial City have caused significant damage to the natural gas industrial complex, which supplies LNG to many parts of Asia.

US says it can provide ‘reliable’ energy supply to Asia-Pacific

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum addressed the need for a secure supply of critical minerals, as countries push to cut their dependence on top exporter China.
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum addressed the need for a secure supply of critical minerals, as countries push to cut their dependence on top exporter China.

American diplomats to ramp up efforts to help sell AI in Asia

A robot on show at the pavilion of India’s telecom company Airtel at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Feb 17.
A robot on show at the pavilion of India’s telecom company Airtel at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Feb 17.

More Singaporeans book theme park holidays as Asia becomes global capital

In 2024, Hong Kong Disneyland achieved a record-breaking year, with an all-time high of 7.7 million visitors.
In 2024, Hong Kong Disneyland achieved a record-breaking year, with an all-time high of 7.7 million visitors.

Frasers Property logs $1.4 billion in pre-sold residential revenue, boosted by China sales

The Robertson Opus is 56% sold, Frasers says in its Q1 update.
The Robertson Opus is 56% sold, Frasers says in its Q1 update.

Branded Content

Asia still ‘under-invested’ despite improving profits, attractive valuations: DBS

Early FY2026 estimates for Asian technology companies, excluding Japan, point to earnings growth in the mid-20% range, says Daryl Ho, senior investment strategist at DBS’ chief investment office.
Early FY2026 estimates for Asian technology companies, excluding Japan, point to earnings growth in the mid-20% range, says Daryl Ho, senior investment strategist at DBS’ chief investment office.

Chinese research ships and US military active in north Pacific, shows monitor

Australia and South-east Asia are drifting apart over US-China rivalry

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meeting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra in June 2024.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang meeting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra in June 2024.

Asia-Pacific leaders call for shared trade benefits as Apec summit wraps up

The Apec leaders summit unfolded under the shadow of rising geopolitical tensions and aggressive economic strategies.
The Apec leaders summit unfolded under the shadow of rising geopolitical tensions and aggressive economic strategies.

APEC official says member countries working hard for consensus on trade

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung speaks during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 31, 2025.   Yonhap via REUTERS   THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung speaks during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 31, 2025.   Yonhap via REUTERS   THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.