S’pore’s handling of money laundering case globally significant: UAE head of anti-money laundering
The case involving some $2.8 billion so far is Singapore’s biggest money laundering case and has drawn international attention.
Cambodian teen plotting path to Kun Khmer superstardom at just 14 years old
Despite his parents banning him from pursuing martial arts, his love and passion for the sport drove him to train in secret from the age of 11.
Afghan nationals’ involvement in terror incidents detrimental to peace: COAS Munir
Chief of Army Staff General Munir vowed, “Pakistan will spare no effort to dismantle terrorist networks and protect its citizens at all costs.”
Taiwan military drills to involve civilian airports, and practise keeping sea lanes open
Taiwan’s defence ministry said the exercises would see the military defending Taoyuan International Airport, the island’s most important air link with the rest of the world,…
El Nino effects may last till early 2024: Pagasa
Based on the models generated by Pagasa, El Nino will persist from July 2023 to January 2024.
Last emperor of China’s watch sells for record $6.9m in Hong Kong auction
It was one of only eight known Patek Philippe Reference 96 Quantieme Lune timepieces and was gifted by Puyi to his Russian interpreter when he was imprisoned by the Soviet Union.
Supercomputer Fugaku to train AI in Japanese language model
By using the supercomputer, the team aims to be able to efficiently proceed as enormous amounts of calculations are required to train AI.
Indonesia’s Tourism Minister expects economic ‘blessing’ from Asean Summit
Minister Sandiaga Uno expects the international summit hosted by Indonesia over May 9 to 11 to invigorate economic activity in the country.
Thai election: Thanathorn’s indirect shot at Pheu Thai ‘puzzles’ Thaksin
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra blew his top over comments Move Forward Party’s patriarch Thanathorn made against his Pheu Thai Party.
Jokowi orders safety audit after deadly Plumpang fire
Jokowi said the government was also considering relocating either the fuel depot out of the Plumpang residential area or the residents to a site far from the depot.