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Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Joy Online
… The transport ministry said the pause in operations mainly affected flights to and from Singapore, also other international routes including Doha, Sydney and Kuala Lumpur. …
Volcano eruption leaves 150,000 passengers stranded in IndonesiaJoy Online
A blanket of toxic haze is enveloping parts of Indonesia and spreading into Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines, as weeks-long wildfires continue to burn. …
Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as ‘super’ El Niño intensifiesJoy Online
… The fees come after Shein, a fast-fashion retailer founded in China and headquartered in Singapore, was valued at $26.2bn (£19.3bn) on its first day of public trading on the Hong Kong stock market. …
France targets Shein and Temu with fast fashion feesJoy Online
… Founded in China and now headquartered in Singapore, Shein operates a global e-commerce network, with sales in more than 150 countries. …
How Shein lost its shine ahead of long-awaited stock market debutJoy Online
… The industrial transformations of South Korea, Japan, and Singapore were not achieved through lowest-price thinking detached from strategy; each built state capacity around long-term national objectives. …
What Is Wrong With Us: We sign off on value for money before we have even defined itJoy Online
… Singapore’s disciplined institution building and Botswana’s long stewardship of diamond revenue illustrate the same principle: resources provide opportunity, but governance determines how much of it survives to benefit the next generation. …
The Inconvenient Truth: The Boardroom is where tomorrow is quietly written or quietly erasedJoy Online
… maintaining confidence in the maritime industry, since a certificate of competence was an assurance that its holder had the knowledge and skills required for the specific job. “A certificate of competence is a promise; when we issue one, we are telling the ship owner in Singapore …
GMA strengthens competencies of seafarer examiners, instructorsJoy Online
… The countries represented in the final programme are Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, United States, South Africa, Zimbabwe, China, Cameroon, Singapore, Dominican Republic and Russia. …
Black Star International Film Festival announces 2026 official selection, with films from 11 countriesJoy Online
… The long-awaited move comes after failed attempts to list in the US and London due to regulatory challenges amid scrutiny of Shein, which is headquartered in Singapore but was founded in China. …
Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debutJoy Online
… Antelope could also help support any bid by China to create so-called bastions or protected ocean areas in the South China Sea to defend its nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarines, said Singapore-based security scholar Collin Koh. …
China completes first stage of work at disputed South China Sea reef, images showA university leader argues that Ghana's higher education system must shift focus from preparing graduates to seek employment toward equipping them to establish enterprises and create opportunities. Graduate unemployment persists despite expanded access to university education, with 22.3% of long-term unemployed persons holding tertiary qualifications.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
A university leader argues that Ghana's higher education system must shift focus from preparing graduates to seek employment toward equipping them to establish enterprises and create opportunities. Graduate unemployment persists despite expanded access to university education, with 22.3% of long-term unemployed persons holding tertiary qualifications.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana risks a default judgment at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice after failing to file a defence in a US$50 million human rights lawsuit brought by Singaporean businessman Toh You Kang, who alleges unlawful arrest, detention, denial of fair hearing, and infringement of his freedom of movement.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The president of Ghana's Chamber of Digital Assets and Blockchain Innovations has launched two books on digital asset regulation to inform policy decisions in Ghana and West Africa. The books examine regulatory frameworks across multiple regions and present policy findings and options for Ghana to consider.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Design and Technology Institute is calling for increased investment in human capital development and stronger government support for local industries to improve Ghana's productivity and accelerate industrialisation, arguing that the country must align skills development with changing labour market demands.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that poor ministerial performance stems not from individual failure but from a political system that rewards patronage and loyalty over merit, leaving national strategies unfulfilled because ministers have no incentive to pursue them.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr Ekua Amoakoh, spokesperson for NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the party's Health Committee, says she became more committed to the NPP after researching its health sector record and attending a briefing by Bawumia ahead of the 2024 elections, describing herself as previously detached from party politics.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that developing societies, including Ghana, see their problems clearly but defend the habits causing them—complaining of corruption while admiring unexplained wealth, condemning indiscipline while seeking personal exemptions, and denouncing environmental destruction while protecting those responsible.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
AI company Anthropic saw revenue surge by 45% to $16.8bn in the three months to the end of September, according to figures revealed as it briefed investors on a planned stock market listing before year-end. The company also reportedly made a profit for the second quarter in a row.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's focus on natural resources like gold and bauxite overlooks the greater potential of human ingenuity and education; it cites examples of resource-poor nations like Singapore and Japan that achieved prosperity through STEM education, innovation, and industrial development.
13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
President Mahama has declared that UN Security Council reform is essential to the UN's legitimacy, and Africa won General Assembly backing for equal-area maps showing the continent at true size. However, an intelligence analyst argues that without changes in Africa's underlying power, permanent seats would face the same pressures as current elected members and risk becoming symbolic rather than substantive instruments of influence.
12 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Joseph Cudjoe argues that Ghana's overemphasis on natural resource wealth risks overlooking the knowledge, skills and innovation that drive prosperity, and calls for heavy investment in STEM education to develop human capabilities as the true foundation of national wealth.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will host the World Assemblies of God Congress from October 14–16, 2026, with more than 10,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries expected to create economic opportunities for hospitality, transport, tourism and food sectors. The event marks the first time in the Assemblies of God's 50-year history that the global congress is held in Africa.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nestlé and the NBA have announced a multi-year international marketing partnership making MILO, Nescau and Nesquik official NBA partners across 21 markets on four continents, effective January 1, 2027. The partnership will focus on youth basketball development and fan engagement through programmes including Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, NBA Basketball School, and NBA Global Games.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Sri Lanka's former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been arrested over allegations that a charity she is linked to misused 10 million rupees in donations intended for a children's hospital scanner, which authorities say was already donated by China. She denies wrongdoing and claims the money remains in the charity's accounts.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Flydubai plane descended more than 17,000 feet in less than two minutes after one pilot stabbed the other in an attempt to seize control; passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and the aircraft landed safely. The stabbed pilot is in stable condition, the alleged attacker has been arrested, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacker had undergone "Islamist radical indoctrination."
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and Kenya's President William Ruto have broken ground on a $16bn oil refinery in Lamu, expected to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil a day. Despite protests from local residents demanding more compensation for land, Dangote dismissed the objections and said the refinery would be ready by 2030.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Senegal's hosting of the Youth Olympic Games represents a turning point for Africa's engagement with global sport governance. Policy review reveals fragmented national frameworks and weak implementation across Africa, while successful youth mega-events require policy alignment, regulatory compliance, community engagement, and cultural programming.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Indonesia's health ministry reported that 175,000 people have suffered respiratory illness since August due to wildfires that have blanketed parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore in toxic smog; more than 40,000 cases involve toddlers. The country has deployed over 54,000 officials and dozens of jets for water bombing, though authorities cite vast territory and challenging peatland conditions as obstacles to extinguishing the fires, which have been intensified by a so-called "Godzilla" El Niño.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Indonesia's health ministry reported that some 175,000 people have suffered from respiratory illness since August due to ongoing wildfires, with more than 40,000 cases involving toddlers. The fires, intensified by a "Godzilla" El Niño event, have blanketed parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore in toxic smog, prompting the country to deploy over 54,000 officials and dozens of jets for firefighting efforts.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 11th edition of the Black Star International Film Festival will run from 24–27 September 2026 in Kumasi, featuring films and industry sessions from 12 countries under the theme "Film & Global Culture: The New Wave of African Cinema."
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that political leaders and business executives from the developing world frequently travel to disciplined, orderly cities like Singapore and London, observe working systems, and return home with photographs but no substantive change to their own governance or infrastructure.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
China's foreign ministry has criticized "threat narratives" around AI governance and called for international cooperation to advance AI in an open and inclusive manner, as tensions rise between the US and China over AI development priorities and regulation.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece questions why political and business leaders from the developing world travel to orderly cities like Singapore, London and Tokyo, document best practices, but fail to implement similar discipline and systems upon returning home. The author argues that geographic ignorance can no longer excuse this gap.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghanaian citizens can travel to at least 41 countries across Africa, the Caribbean and other regions without obtaining a visa in advance under visa waiver arrangements, though permitted stay durations vary—most offer up to 90 days, while Grenada, Maldives and Zambia allow 30 days.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Businessman Dr Kofi Amoah has called for Ghana to rethink how it investigates and punishes corruption, arguing that current approaches risk making corruption an attractive route to wealth and social status, particularly as the country seeks to build competitive indigenous businesses and transform its economy.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that high debt-to-GDP ratios do not inevitably harm nations; what matters is whether borrowed funds expand productive capacity and are used responsibly. The article cites examples of countries with debt exceeding 100–200% of GDP that remain economically stable, and notes that Ghana's debt crisis reflects how money was spent rather than how much was borrowed.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Singapore Airlines, backed by state investor Temasek, is expected to seek greater influence over management and board voting power before approving a capital injection into Air India. The conditions would be negotiated with Air India's majority owner Tata Sons, which has approved a $1.1 billion infusion while Singapore Airlines holds 25.1% of the stake.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 22-year-old Singaporean man pleaded guilty in the US to leading an international racketeering conspiracy that stole $245 million in bitcoin and laundered the proceeds through luxury spending. He faces a maximum 20-year prison sentence.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Singapore's government says it will raise annual salaries for ministers and office holders, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong receiving an increase of 1.4 million Singapore dollars ($1.1m). Wong, the highest paid political leader in the world, has said he will donate the pay increase to charity over the next five years; the government argues the raises are necessary to attract talent and deter corruption, but the move has attracted criticism in Singapore amid concerns about job security and cost of living.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online opinion piece argues that African societies repeatedly emphasize the continent's deficits and external dependencies, risking that young people internalize poverty and lack as identity rather than circumstance. The author contends that this narrative neglects to teach African youth what Africa can become, positioning solutions as arriving from elsewhere rather than being built locally.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →