World set to shatter 1.5C goal: UN
The world’s nations are planning to produce more than double the amount of coal, oil and gas that will bust global warming targets, the UN said.
Queenstown to be Singapore’s first health district with senior-friendly design, community programmes
The goal is to encourage purposeful longevity through opportunities for seniors to engage in paid work, volunteering activities and lifelong learning.
Carbon border adjustment, a new tool to reach carbon neutrality
If the European Commission's proposal for a carbon border adjustment mechanism is implemented, imports of carbon-intensive products will be subject to a carbon levy.
Najib postpones Singapore trip to help Umno in Melaka polls
He plans to visit his daughter after state polls on Nov 20
Bitcoin inches closer to record high
The world’s largest and best-known cryptocurrency inched closer to a historical high, ahead of the listing of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund in the US.
The US and Southeast Asia: Deepening partnerships and tackling shared challenges
Today, the US-Asean Strategic Partnership underscores our vitally important cooperation on everything from public health and human capital development to economic recovery and…
What is the ‘delta plus’ variant of the coronavirus?
Scientists are monitoring the delta-related variant — known as AY.4.2. — to see if it might spread more easily or be more deadly.
Sri Lanka’s push for 100% organic agriculture could end up as a national disaster
Five months after the decision was announced, the entire agriculture sector is in a crisis.
Laser attacks on aircrafts won’t be tolerated
Aircraft operators reported six attacks in 2020 and one in 2021.
When the going gets tough, Jokowi has ‘Mr. Fix-it’ Luhut at the ready
Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has earned many nicknames, including "Menteri Segala Urusan" (minister for all affairs).