Global shares rose on Friday buoyed by the prospect of lower U.S. interest rates and a U.S.-China trade deal following comments from President Donald Trump, while the yen steadied ahead of a widely expected hike from the Bank of Japan.

From buzzing megacities to more tranquil destinations, this list of the famous cities in Asia will come in handy for your upcoming international trip.

The Bifrost Cable System, connecting the US and the city state via Indonesia, is expected to be operational in the second half of this year.

Singapore's prime minister has formed a committee to review electoral boundaries, the poll body said on Wednesday, an indicator that a general election in the city-state could come soon.

SINGAPORE – After missing out on qualifying for the Paris Olympics last May, Singapore shooter Martina Veloso decided to take a break from the sport to re-energise and focus on her studies. That break eventually stretched for seven months, as Veloso shared that she felt a little “burnt out”.

MSIG Asia Pte Ltd, a regional general insurer, has strategically partnered with The RiskPoint Group, the European managing general underwriters

Investors scaled back bearish bets on most Asian currencies after U.S. President Donald Trump's inaugural policies suggested he would negotiate rather than immediately impose hefty tariffs on trading partners,

SINGAPORE: Australia-based academic website East Asia Forum has been ordered to publish a correction notice on an article titled "Singapore’s new prime minister entangled in old politics", after the Singapore government said it contained false statements about the country's governance.

SINGAPORE IS IDEAL AS A REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS FOR ITS INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECOSYSTEM SUPPORTING ACCESS TO BROADER MARKETS. FOR BUSINESSES LOOKING TO SCALE, LEVERAGING THESE ADVANTAGES is key."

Global shares rose on Friday buoyed by the prospect of lower U.S. interest rates and a U.S.-China trade deal following comments from President Donald Trump, while the yen was choppy after the Bank of Japan delivered a widely expected rate hike.

The Bifrost Cable System, connecting the US and the city state via Indonesia, is expected to be operational in the second half of this year.

Passengers in Singapore and Thailand can select Grab's “eco-friendly ride” option, which will prioritise allocating green vehicles, and at no extra charge.