At least 4 Singaporeans rescued near Manila in raid involving nearly 3,000 human trafficking victims
The victims are believed to have been lured to the Philippines with the promise of employment at a licensed offshore gaming operator.
The Straits Times
American rap star Snoop Dogg partners Singapore sneaker marketplace Novelship
Novelship specialises in the trade of 100 per cent authentic sneakers, limited-edition apparel and exclusive physical and digital collectibles.
Jacky Cheung adds final two concerts in Singapore, bringing total to 11 shows
Cheung’s 60+ Concert Tour is one of the most anticipated concerts of 2023, and kicked off in Macau on June 9 at the Cotai Arena at The Venetian Macao.
NUS enters top 10 in global university ranking for the first time
It is the highest-ranked Asian university and the first from Asia to be placed among the top 10 in the table, which is dominated by universities from the United States and Britain.
New Zealand PM hails ‘constructive’ role for China in Ukraine
Beijing says it is a neutral party in the war but has been criticised by Western countries for refusing to condemn Moscow and for its ties with Russia.
Sport participation in S’pore hits all-time high; walking, jogging and calisthenics top 3 activities
The national survey found that 74 per cent of 4,500 respondents aged 13 and above took part in sporting activities at least once a week.
Pakistan passes law paving way for return of exiled ex-PM Nawaz Sharif
Mr Sharif served as Pakistan’s prime minister three times – the last before being ousted over graft allegations in 2017.
Safeguarding Asia’s prosperity set to be complex: WEF panellists
Despite the promising signs of Asia’s economy lifting global growth, the region finds itself caught amid intense geopolitical tensions between the US and China.
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin heads into Belarus exile
As the fallout unfolded from Prigozhin’s brief mutiny, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin sought to shore up his authority by thanking regular troops for averting a civil…
Seroja restaurant scores big at Michelin awards ceremony
The fine-dining restaurant serving food inspired by the Malay Archipelago gained its first star; was named Singapore’s first Green Star restaurant; and its chef, Kevin Wong,…