Singapore News in English

Good morning! It’s 21st May, and here’s your Singapore daily news capsule.

Xi and Putin set to meet in Beijing for tea diplomacy following Trump’s visit.

US charges seven Chinese executives and four firms over illegal shipping cartel.

CEO falls victim to US$36 million email scam as Singapore conducts major crackdown.

Singapore pledges US$12 million to global health partnership for pandemic preparedness.

Two Singaporeans face charges for fraudulent registration of corporate SIM cards.

Singapore signs AI deals with Google and OpenAI, boosting local tech ecosystem.

Gardenia to move bakery production to Malaysia, resulting in 141 job losses.

Eleven hospitalized after a serious accident involving multiple motorcycles and a car.

Stamford Catering fined S$8,000 after over 180 people fall ill from food safety lapse.

Thailand tightens visa rules for tourists, citing rising crime by foreigners.

Meta begins global job cuts, laying off 8,000 employees in an efficiency push.

Bank Indonesia surprises markets with a half-point rate hike to defend the rupiah.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak not a pandemic emergency, but vigilance remains high.

HSA warns public against consuming herbal remedies containing potent steroids.

Scientists create a new fluorescent dye that survives extreme acidic conditions.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!