Singapore
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- Aviation
Qantas to shut down Jetstar Asia, redeploy planes to Australia; 500 jobs to go
The closure, which will affect 16 routes within Asia, comes as Jetstar Asia is expected to post a $35 million underlying loss this year.
- Chris Zappone
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- ★★★½
- Hotel reviews
Returning from a long trip? This Singapore hotel is a great stopover spot
The youthful, social offshoot of a serviced apartment chain adds a splash of cool to Singapore’s Chinatown district.
- Craig Platt
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- China relations
‘Real and could be imminent’: Hegseth warns on China threat, says US ready to fight
In a blistering address to Indo-Pacific security officials, the US defence secretary warned China that America is ready to “fight and win decisively” if it seeks military conflict over Taiwan.
- Lisa Visentin
‘Wouldn’t put a number on it’: Marles open to raising defence spending after Hegseth meeting
Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed his US counterpart has pushed Australia to increase its defence spending, but would not divulge what figure Washington would like to see.
- Lisa Visentin
- Analysis
- Foreign relations
A good friend in troubled seas: Why Albanese’s Singapore visit matters
There are no major spats or tempestuous personalities in this relationship. And this is good, as it is one of Australia’s most important.
- Zach Hope
- ★★★★
- Airline reviews
Downgrade me, please: I flew all the way to Europe on a budget airline
You can fly to Europe for just over $1000 return, though I opted to upgrade – and the two legs were vastly different.
- Flip Byrnes
Singapore’s ruling party dominates again, boosting new PM
The outcome will be seen as a public endorsement of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, after the opposition failed to extend gains made in previous contests.
- Analysis
- World elections
Something may be shifting in Singapore - and this election will be spicy
All eyes this weekend will be on the margins, rather than the overall winner. Even one flipped seat will likely send shudders through the ruling party.
- Zach Hope
- ★★★★
- Airline reviews
A punishing start, but this business seat lets you bounce back
There’s great service and food on board this early morning flight, but where’s the amenities kit?
- Craig Platt
Another execution eve on the lawn of Hong Lim Park
Peaceful protest is a fundamental right in democratic states. Singapore, though, has a bob each way.
- Zach Hope
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