Time for a Tiger: Behind the legacy of Singapore’s first beer
Tiger beer is no stranger to Singaporeans and beer drinkers across the world. But the story behind one of Singapore’s most prominent beverage exports is one tied closely to the…
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On top form, President Macron projects France, Europe as reliable partners for Southeast Asia
A entire week devoted to touring Southeast Asia is undoubtedly an impressive display of French diplomacy, a powerful opportunity to defend France’s positions on the conflicts in…
Indonesia’s 10-year power procurement plan: Green boon or climate doom?
The ambitious plan, released on May 26, has been met with scepticism, with analysts and observers questioning whether the country can truly achieve its power supply and…
North Korea enabled Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, says UN monitoring group
As many as nine million rounds of artillery and rocket launcher ammunition was shipped from North Korea to Russia by Russian cargo vessels as part of military cooperation between…
Bangladesh recalls ambassador from Myanmar
Relations between Bangladesh and Myanmar have been strained by the Rohingya refugee crisis and border security concerns.
47 countries to attend 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to deliver this year’s keynote speech on the evening of May 30, the first time a European leader will give the keynote address at…
Kia launches its first Singapore-assembled EV
The Kia EV5, a five-seat sport utility vehicle sold by Cycle & Carriage, was previewed four months ago at the Singapore Motorshow in January. Assembling an EV5, which involves…
Corruption reports and cases in Singapore fell to all-time low in 2024
Citing the cases involving former transport minister S. Iswaran and the couple from Citiraya, CPIB said it “will not hesitate to take firm enforcement action against all…
In macabre Manila street scene, woman crawls out of storm drain
City officials said they have seen vagrants and street dwellers taking shelter in sewer tunnels, and the woman may have been part of this largely unseen, often ignored cohort.
What’s in a name? Japan bans flashy baby names like Pikachu and Nike
Called 'kira-kira names,' they have been criticised for causing confusion in schools, hospitals and public services, or in some cases, embarrassment for the child.