K-idol Lee Seung-gi cuts ties with in-laws over alleged stock manipulation
The 38-year-old singer-actor tied the knot with South Korean actress Lee Da-in, 32, in April 2023. They welcomed their first child, a girl, in February 2024.
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Apple retains top spot among Singapore’s best employers, with Asia Pacific Breweries at No. 2
The online survey was conducted anonymously. Participants could openly state their opinion without influence from their employer. Staff members were asked to rate their…
Japan to confer prestigious honour on Singapore SM Lee Hsien Loong for bilateral contributions
The Embassy of Japan in Singapore posted the announcement on its social media on April 29, saying that Mr Lee, Singapore’s prime minister from 2004 to 2024, had made…
Team Singapore’s indoor skydivers steal the show at world meet despite break-in
On April 25, the athletes were shocked to find their place ransacked, forcing them to relocate to a hotel midway through the April 24-27 competition.
Singapore’s Q1 unemployment up slightly; employment growth slows amid trade war uncertainty
The Ministry of Manpower said this reflects smaller increases in employment for residents – Singaporeans and permanent residents (PRs) – as well as non-residents.
First batch of Hong Kong democrats freed after 4 years’ jail for subversion
Since large and sustained pro-democracy protests erupted in Hong Kong for most of 2019, China has cracked down on the democratic opposition as well as liberal civil society and…
Chinese tourist confesses to murdering transgender woman in Thailand, removing her heart
42-year-old Fu Tongyuen from Hubei province said he cut Ms Woranun Pannacha, 25, up to remove her parts because he wanted to “play” with the body.
More scam victims in Singapore in debt; rise in cases seen by credit counselling agencies
Scam victims in Singapore lost a record $1.1 billion in 2024.
North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia, hails ‘heroes’
It added that they made an important contribution to the liberation of Russian territory occupied by Ukraine.
Poster power: Singapore’s vintage election memorabilia in the spotlight
For some, these old pieces are just relics of a bygone era. For others, they are imbued with stories of Singapore’s colourful political history and visual culture, starting with…