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Qantas is shutting down its Jetstar Asia operations.

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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The rooftop pool.

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
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth speaking in Singapore on Saturday.

‘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
Defence Minister Richard Marles said Australia was open to discussions about increasing defence spending after meeting US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of the Shangri-La security dialogue in Singapore.

‘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
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese departs Rome for his flight to Singapore.

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
Cabin.

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
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Incumbent Prime Minister Lawrence Wong celebrates the win.

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.

Singapore’s new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

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
The seat converts to at 78-inch (198-centimetre) flat bed.

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
At the vigil for condemned prisoner Pannir Selvam in Singapore.

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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