Singapore
11 artists you must see in the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial
From an AI nightmare come to life to wall of metal skulls, here are the must-see highlights of QAGOMA’s huge summer exhibition.
- by Nick Dent
Latest
ACU is an educational institution, not a church
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher’s attempt to theocratise the Australian Catholic University must fail.
Insider’s tips: The best places to eat and drink in Singapore
While the city’s modern-day appeal owes plenty to its rich immigrant past, nowhere is this more evident than in its cuisine.
- by Evelyn Chen
Opinion
Opinion
In 2005, an Australian citizen was hanged in Singapore. It could happen again
I fought for Van Nguyen 19 years ago. Despite a worldwide trend away from the death penalty for drugs, Singapore continues to execute people – including four in the past month.
- by Lex Lasry
How Singapore found the secrets to a longer life
With an average life expectancy of nearly 84, the residents of this city-state can teach us a thing or two about longevity.
- by Michelle Jana Chan
Three of the world’s most impressive hotel atriums are in the same city
Singapore’s dizzying architectural masterpieces have their origins with a style that sprung into being in America during the 1960s and ’70s.
- by Penny Watson
Fabulously quirky Australian hotel chain’s first Asian property opens
QT Singapore is the chain’s eighth hotel, joining four in Australia and three in New Zealand.
- by Julietta Jameson
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Anxious Singapore urges Trump to stay engaged in South-East Asia
Leaders across the globe are coming to terms with what a second Trump presidency will mean for their patch. Here, he’s among the three most important players.
- by Zach Hope
Have only 24 hours on a Singapore stopover? Here’s where to eat
The Lion City is like a sprawling outdoor buffet. Here’s how to turn your stopover into an eat-over.
- by Paul Chai
Analysis
Inside China
Xi’s robocops and driverless cars leaving young people behind
Xi Jinping’s modernisation agenda aims to transform China into a high-tech superpower. At a job fair in central Beijing, the future isn’t so promising.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Airline reviews
Airline review: This business class offers a Goldilocks experience
Restarting this route to Europe after 20 years, Singapore Airlines delivers a flight that Goldilocks would enjoy – it’s just right.
- by Julietta Jameson