Singapore Weighs Action Against Haze Polluters; Singapore-Flagged Ship Sinks in Hormuz; China-North Korea's Long-Delayed Bridge Opens

Headline news for October 15, 2026: Singapore could take action against companies responsible for haze pollution as air quality remains unhealthy across the island. A Singapore-registered container ship has sunk, and a second was damaged after being hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. And a long-delayed bridge linking China and North Korea is set to open today, in efforts to boost trade between the two countries.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.

Written by: Nicole Teo (nicolet@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities

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