Awards and prizes

India’s Modi notches up global honours with another medal from Indonesia

In 2026 alone, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi collected six awards – roughly one a month – including from Slovakia, Norway and Israel.

Singaporean lyricist Xiaohan feels ‘extremely lucky’ to win her first Golden Melody Award

Singaporean lyricist Xiaohan won Best Lyricist at the Golden Melody Awards on June 27.

ST Full-time Report: World Cup jerseys in demand – Which is S’poreans’ favourite?

Doubles players angry at proposed ATP cuts for prize money and draw sizes

Tennis - Brisbane International Tennis Tournament - Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, Australia - January 11, 2026 Portugal's Francisco Cabral and Austria's Lucas Miedler in action during their men's doubles final against Britain's Julian Cash and Britain's Lloyd Glasspool REUTERS/Dan Peled

Pool ace Aloysius Yapp is Sportsman of the Year; bowler New Hui Fen wins Sportswoman award

(From left) Sportswoman of the Year New Hui Fen, Sportsboy Siddharth Jagadeesh and Sportsgirl Amanda Yap at the Singapore Sports Awards on July 3.

Could award-winning animated film The Violinist be Singapore’s first true Oscar contender?

The Violinist’s film-maker Ervin Han (left) and Singaporean producer Justin Deimen with the Cristal trophy, the top prize at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival; still of the animated film (right).

Mandopop megastar Jolin Tsai wins best album at Taiwan’s annual music awards

Jolin Tsai poses for a photograph after receiving the Album of the Year award for "Pleasure" at the Golden Melody Awards in Taipei, Taiwan, June 27, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Oscars invite KPop Demon Hunters team to be voting members

Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans, and Michelle L.M. Wong, winners of the Best Animated Feature Film Award for KPop Demon Hunters.

Singapore retains Best Global Seaport title at Asian awards

It marks the fifth time Singapore has clinched the global seaport award.

Lorry driver who saved 21 bus passengers honoured at Malaysian Parliament

Transport minister Anthony Loke (middle) presented a mock cheque of RM10,000 (S$3,120) to lorry driver Wong Tuck Meng (second from right).

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