Asia shares ride Wall Street bounce, China muted
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian equities got some welcome relief on Wednesday after upbeat U.S. earnings reports drove a rebound on Wall Street and helped restore a little faith in emerging…
Trump-Kim summit: Kim and Trump hold bilateral meetings at Sentosa
“Working together, we will get it taken care of,” US President Donald Trump told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the start of their expanded bilateral meeting … source
Evaluating the Trump-Kim Singapore summit
Evaluating the Trump-Kim Singapore summit: who gave up what – and by how much? … READ MORE … source
Microsoft to invest in Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp is investing in Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab as part of a partnership that the two companies said will allow them to collaborate on technology…
Food Heroes – Jason Tan, Corner House
Jason Tan, Head Chef of one-Michelin star Corner House, is one of Singapore’s most celebrated French chefs. Watch how he’s had to overcome skepticism to … source
Exxon Mobil eyes multi-billion dollar investment at Singapore refinery: executive
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) is considering a multi-billion dollar investment at its Singapore refinery, the company’s largest, ahead of new global shipping fuel regulations starting in 2020,…
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi delivers 43rd Singapore Lecture
Delivering the 43rd Singapore Lecture at Grand Hyatt on Tuesday (Aug 21), Myanmar State Chancellor Aung San Suu Kyi said terrorism remains a threat in … source
North Korea holds military parade without showing advanced missiles
North Korea staged a military parade to mark its 70th anniversary as a nation but held back its most advanced missiles and devoted half the parade to the … source
Headwinds before takeoff for new Thai Airways team
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Struggling national carrier Thai Airways International PCL is pinning hopes of a revival to its 1990s heyday on a new leadership team, jet purchases and improving its…
Trump-Kim summit: The meeting’s impact on Singapore
The upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has thrust Singapore into the spotlight. Thousands of media … source