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Singapore

The city-state of Singapore, home to 6 million, is a global center for finance and global trade. Built on islands just off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore is connected to Malaysia by two bridges.

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Tourist Mindy Leong sits in her "sleeping capsule", a very small but modern hotel room resembling a night train compartment

Singapore's capsule hotels go upscale as industry booms

Industry players in the Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore are investing in pod-like sleeping accommodations.
LifestyleJuly 26, 202503:25 min
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth grabs his lower lip at Shangri-La Dialogue Summit

Where are US and China heading after Shangri-La Dialogue?

The cracks between the two superpowers, the US and China, seem to have widened during Asia's premier security forum.
ConflictsJune 2, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he speaks from a podium at the Shangri-La Dialogue defense summit in Singapore

Shangri-La Dialogue: Macron seeks new EU-Asia alliance

French President Emmanuel Macron called for unity in the face of China-Russian desires to create "spheres of coercion."
PoliticsMay 30, 2025
Alice Yu sits next to the paintings she started creating to combat loneliness in Singapore.

How Asian women find a sense of community in a lonely world

Living in a world focussed on socializing, three women are showing how to find a sense of community and connection.
LifestyleMay 13, 202518:06 min
Picture of Ayesha Shafqat, with a thoughtful look on her face, in a wheelchair on a big, almost emtpy, street at Lohore, Pakistan.

How Asian women with disabilities break down barriers

Meet three women who are breaking down walls for people with disabilities, and how society can promote them.
EqualityMay 13, 202520:25 min
A woman in a chef's jacket sitting at a table. Her hands are folded with one elbow on the table

Asia's female chefs challenge a male dominated profession

What is their recipe for success? What challenges do they face? Meet three successful female Asian chefs.
BusinessMay 13, 202520:29 min
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of the People's Action Party (PAP) gestures as he arrives at the party's gathering awaiting the vote count for the general election in Singapore

Singapore's long-ruling PAP wins another election landslide

The People's Action Party, which has governed Singapore since 1959, has claimed another decisive win.
PoliticsMay 3, 2025
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Piracy on the rise across the world — maritime watchdog

Acts of piracy on the world's seas have surged this year, according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB).
CrimeApril 15, 2025
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EU's reputation grows among Southeast Asian elites

The EU is still the preferred "middle power" between the US and China — but Japan is catching up, a new ASEAN poll says.
TradeApril 12, 2025
The "Global Us" show logo is seen between a male head with curly hair (bottom) and a female head (top, pictured upside down) blowing up a blue balloon

Innovative projects against food and water waste — Global Us

Buenos Aires: employment, dignity and less waste - and Singapore is a role model in managing water scarcity.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 21, 202526:04 min
To Lam taking oath at the National Assembly in Hanoi

Vietnam strengthens Asian alliances amid geopolitical shifts

Hanoi has been boosting ties with regional partners amid geopolitical turbulence caused by the Trump administration.
PoliticsMarch 20, 2025
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The big freeze: A trucker in Alaska — Global Us

Leah Sifuentes drives a truck across a frozen Alaska, and Carmen Lopez from Spain is blind and an award-winning surfer.
SocietyFebruary 24, 202526:04 min
An elderly woman blows out the candle on her birthday cake, as two younger women sit next to her. They are wearing paper party hats.

How Singapore's elderly are living longer

Singapore is known for its high life expectancy, with many locals living to a very old age with the state's help.
HealthFebruary 24, 202506:32 min
Singapore Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong (left) shaking hands with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia, Singapore deepen ties with new economic zone

Malaysia and Singapore hope the new project will create jobs and attract international investors.
BusinessJanuary 13, 2025
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German economy in crisis mode — MADE

Economic crisis in Germany, a struggling hydrogen strategy and: solar power via long-distance cable.
BusinessDecember 10, 202426:04 min
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Artificial intelligence is becoming ubiquitous. But what opportunities — and risks — come with it?
BusinessDecember 3, 202426:04 min
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Chess: India's Gukesh levels score with white win over Ding

Teenage world champion challenger Gukesh Dommaraju has beaten title holder Ding Liren in the third game of their match.
SportsNovember 27, 2024
Waterfall

Learning from Singapore: A water smart city

Singapore is a country with no natural water resources. But it’s expert at dealing with water when it becomes scarce.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 11, 202409:04 min
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From water scarcity to dementia — Global Us

Singapore as a role model for the use of water as a resource. How racist is the country music scene in the USA?
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 8, 202426:04 min
r S. Iswaran (C) leaves the State Courts in Singapore in March 2024.

Singapore: Former minister sentenced in rare graft case

This ruling came in a landmark case for the city-state that is known for its clean governance.
Law and JusticeOctober 3, 2024
Singapore skyline with green parks and futuristic buildings

How Singapore got a grip on water scarcity

Water has influenced conflict and the economy in Singapore. Now the country leads the way in managing a scarce resource.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 1, 2024
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How Singapore is going from water rags to riches

In Singapore, water scarcity has long been an issue. Now, the country is showing the world how to handle water scarcity.
TechnologySeptember 25, 202412:46 min
Pope Francis kisses the hand of Indonesia's Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar

Vatican's 'pivot to Asia' reflected in Pope Francis' tour

The pope's 12-day tour shows that the Vatican — like many other Western states — is working to deepen ties with Asia.
ReligionSeptember 13, 2024
Pope Francis

Pope Francis embarks on marathon Asia-Pacific trip

The journey highlights the growing importance of Asia and Oceania to the Catholic Church.
ReligionSeptember 2, 2024
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Can the grid technology work a global scale?
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 9, 202412:20 min
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Climate change: What it means for your morning cup of coffee

Coffee is becoming a luxury good, as heat, drought and heavy rainfall take a toll on harvests.
GlobalizationJuly 26, 202405:04 min
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Air taxis, the Olympic Games in Paris and rich men with political power are soaring to new heights.
BusinessJuly 23, 202426:04 min
Aquaculture composed of two tanks filled with shrimp

AI helps shrimp farming go sustainable

A shrimp farm in Singapore is using AI to harvest more sustainably.
BusinessJuly 17, 202404:30 min
Indian lawmakers attending a session of the lower house of India's parliament

Women in politics: How far has Asia come?

Women in Asia have made strides in politics, partly due to gender quotas. But how close is gender parity?
SocietyJuly 10, 2024
Interior of Singapore Airline flight SQ321 is pictured after an emergency landing

Singapore flight turbulence: Passengers to get compensation

Passengers injured on a Singapore-bound flight that hit turbulence have been offered $10,000 in compensation.
CatastropheJune 11, 2024
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun attend a bilateral meeting in Singapore

US, China seek guardrails as Taiwan tensions persist

Experts say a US-China defense minister meeting at an Asian security summit signals both sides want to manage risks.
PoliticsJune 3, 2024
Dong Jun seen speaking against a blue blackground

Taiwan separatists will be 'crushed': China defense minister

The Chinese defense minister has told a security forum that China's army would "forcefully" stop "Taiwan independence."
ConflictsJune 2, 2024
Lloyd Austin attends the Shangri-La Dialogue event in Singapore

War with China 'neither imminent nor unavoidable,' US says

The US defense chief has told a security forum Washington and Beijing must stay in dialogue amid Asia-Pacific tensions.
PoliticsJune 1, 2024
Ferdinand Marcos Jr speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

Philippines' Marcos warns China not to cross 'red lines'

At the Shangri-La defense summit, the president of the Philippines discussed maritime tensions with Beijing.
PoliticsMay 31, 2024
The Singapore Airlines aircraft after the emergency landing in Bangkok due to turbulence on May 21

Singapore Airlines turbulence: 1 dead, dozens injured

One person was killed, and dozens injured, after a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 encountered severe turbulence.
CatastropheMay 21, 2024
A row of EU flags growing ever darker in front of the EU Commission building in Brussels

Is the EU's image failing in Southeast Asia?

Respondents of a survey showed less confidence in Brussels on issues like upholding free trade and global order.
BusinessApril 18, 2024
Students in Manila, the Philippines, trying to protect themselves from heat wave

Southeast Asia suffers from blistering heat

Rice prices are rising, schools are closed, and people are scrambling to avoid the heat as El Nino grips Southeast Asia.
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How Taylor Swift caused a diplomatic rift in Southeast Asia

Singapore secured a deal as the US singer's only stop in Southeast Asia. Neighbors of the city state feel left out.
SocietyMarch 15, 202401:50 min
Singapore Merlion Park & Business district

Singapore foreign interference law: Who will it affect?

A new foreign interference law could change Singapore's image as one of the world's most open economies.
PoliticsFebruary 27, 2024
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AI regulations: What can the EU learn from Asia?

Could ASEAN guidance on artificial intelligence set the standard for more competitive practices in the European Union?
PoliticsFebruary 8, 2024
DW-Magazin Global Us

Singapore: Fighting heat with greenery

Singapore had a hot and humid climate. Temperatures here are rising, but the wealthy city-state is stepping up its efforts to stay cool – with innovative urban planning and vertical gardens.
ClimateJanuary 18, 202405:04 min
The logo of Goethe-Institut

Why more and more Southeast Asians want to learn German

Germany is tapping growing numbers of the region's skilled labor to work in sectors facing severe worker shortages.
SocietyJanuary 9, 2024
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Germany's students fare worse than ever in PISA school tests

The state of global education has been slammed by the first PISA performance assessment report since the pandemic.
EducationDecember 5, 2023
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Southeast Asia: Why is free speech not a priority?

Many people in the region prioritize protecting social "harmony" over rights to free speech, says a recent study.
Press FreedomOctober 2, 2023
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REV – The Auto & Mobility Show

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The world’s highest car prices

Why Singapore's Certificate of Entitlement is needed, but makes owning a car unaffordable.
Cars and TransportationSeptember 26, 202307:28 min
Tharman Shanmugaratnam with his wife, Jane Ittogi

Singapore: Tharman Shanmugaratnam elected as president

The vote for the largely ceremonial role is widely viewed as a test of support for the ruling People's Action Party.
PoliticsSeptember 1, 2023
Lee Hsien Loong

Singapore PM says succession plan 'back on track'

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong did not, however, lay out a timetable for leadership change.
PoliticsAugust 20, 2023
Prison with bars and open cell door in Singapore

Singapore executes woman for first time in almost 20 years

Singapore is one of four countries that have recently executed defendants for drug-related charges.
Law and JusticeJuly 28, 2023
LGBTQ activists shout slogans during a rally in Jakarta

Is EU doing enough to back LGBTQ rights in Southeast Asia?

The European Union has been criticized for not speaking up loudly enough for LGBTQ rights in Southeast Asian countries.
SocietyJune 19, 2023