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How the world became dangerous again
The complexion of this brave new world will ultimately depend on the choices that humanity makes in the face of global challenges.
September 02, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore best prepared city in Asia to manage a crisis
(Nov 15): As the saying goes, it pays to be prepared, and Singapore takes top spot in that regard, according to a new report from Cushman & Wakefield Inc.
November 15, 2018
Singapore economy
Singapore terrorism threat at highest since 9/11, says defence minster Ng
(June 30): Singapore faces its highest terrorism threat level since the time of the September 11 attacks in the US in 2001 and the 2002 Bali bombings, Singapore’s defense minister said.
July 02, 2018
Aviation & Engineering
How Gulf carriers are adapting their business in turbulent times
SINGAPORE (Sept 7): After enjoying a decade of unrivalled growth and earnings stability, the Middle East’s “super-connectors” – Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways – have hit some serious turbulence this year.
September 07, 2017
Aviation & Engineering
Qatar signs US$12 bil deal for US F-15 jets amid gulf crisis
WASHINGTON (June 15): Qatar will sign a deal to buy as many as 36 F-15 jets from the US as the two countries navigate tensions over President Donald Trump’s backing for a Saudi-led coalition’s move to isolate the country for supporting terrorism.
June 15, 2017
Broker's Calls
This defence stock is bursting with star potential
SINGAPORE (June 14): CIMB Securities likes Starburst Holdings, an engineering group specialising in the design and engineering of defence training facilities, as a “niche defence company with high entry barriers” – and foresees a sustained turnaroun
June 14, 2017
In print this week
Are Singapore’s companies taking the ‘not if, but when’ approach to terrorism?
SINGAPORE (June 9): While companies seize every opportunity to crow about their financial performance to investors, and burnish their public image with information about their social responsibility programmes, they appear to be far less willing to talk ab
June 09, 2017
SE Asian nations step up cooperation as Islamic State threat mounts
SINGAPORE (June 4): Southeast Asian nations plan to use spy planes and drones to stem the movement of militants across their porous borders, defence officials said at the weekend, as concerns rise over the growing clout of Islamic State in the region.
June 05, 2017
Aviation & Engineering
Bomb threat from passenger forces Malaysia Air to land plane
KUALA LUMPUR/SYDNEY (June 1): A Malaysia Airlines Bhd. plane returned to Melbourne after a passenger claiming to have a bomb tried to enter the cockpit.
June 01, 2017
Tech
UK tells WhatsApp to open up to intelligence services
LONDON (March 27): UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd said Facebook Inc.’s WhatsApp messaging system should open its encryption to security services and urged online companies to be more aggressive in shutting down sites exploited by terrorists.
March 27, 2017