K-burgers arrive in Singapore as Lotteria opens first outlet at Jewel Changi Airport

Lotteria, a burger chain operated by Lotte Group affiliate Lotte GRS, said Wednesday it has opened its first outlet in Singapore as part of its overseas expansion.

2026-02-11

FTC blocks Singapore's Affinity Equity from acquiring Lotte Rental, citing fund's SK Rent-a-Car ownership

Korea's antitrust watchdog said Monday that it has decided to block a Singapore-based private equity fund from acquiring the country's largest vehicle rental company, citing concerns that the deal would significantly restrict market competition.

2026-01-26

NCsoft acquires Singapore mobile publisher Indygo Group to expand casual game biz

NCsoft, a major Korean game maker, said Monday it has acquired Singapore-based mobile game publisher Indygo Group as part of its broader strategy to focus on the mobile casual game business as a new growth driver.

2025-12-22

Chinese, Japanese diplomats differ on vision for regional order, skirt Taiwan issue

Chinese Ambassador Dai Bing and Japanese Ambassador Koichi Mizushima appeared side by side at a diplomacy forum in southern Seoul on Tuesday amid heightened tensions over the Taiwan Strait, but avoiding any direct mention of Taiwan.

2025-11-18

Walking the talk: Symbolic benches along Jeju hiking trail celebrate Asean friendship

Hikers setting out on the Jeju Olle Trail Route 8 will encounter 10 sculptural benches, each representing one of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member states.

2025-11-13

Singapore to allow imports of nonprocessed Korean pork for first time

As the global appetite for K-content continues to grow, so too does the craving for K-food. This now includes handon, or fresh Korean pork, which just secured a coveted export route to Singapore.

2025-11-06

Singapore's integrated resort revival a model for Asia, but Korea lags far behind

Singapore is reaping the rewards of its bold bet on integrated resorts, transforming into a global hub for business, tourism and investment, while Korea remains stalled by regulatory gridlock despite strategic advantages.

2025-11-05

Hyundai Motor signs MOU with Singapore to boost future mobility cooperation

Hyundai Motor Co., Korea's leading carmaker, said Sunday it has signed an agreement with Singapore's science and technology agency to cooperate on advanced technologies on mobility solutions.

2025-11-02

Lee, Singaporean prime minister establish strategic partnership

President Lee Jae Myung and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong agreed Sunday to establish a strategic partnership between their countries and expand cooperation across various sectors, including defense and trade.