Japan PM Kishida vows to do utmost to ensure wage growth
Asked if there was a need to compile an extra budget to shift the economy into higher gear, he said he was “not considering now an extra budget”.
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MAS proposes framework for use of digital money in Singapore
The digital monies covered under the White Paper include central bank digital currencies, tokenised bank deposits and potentially well-regulated stablecoins.
Asean must hold Myanmar junta accountable: UN expert
UN expert Thomas Andrews said Asean must not engage with Myanmar’s military leaders, as there had been no progress in implementing a five-point peace plan.
DBS, OCBC, Citibank and Swiss Life fined a total of $3.8m for breaches linked to Wirecard saga: MAS
Breaches included failure to inquire into the background and purpose of transactions, failure to adequately establish the source of wealth of higher-risk customers and their…
Former vape addict needed lung-washing procedure twice after developing rare disease
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis occurs when excess protein, fats and other substances build up in air sacs of the lungs, causing breathing difficulties and can lead to death.
Second-line party leaders could make their comeback at Malaysia’s state polls
Candidates can be officially announced after the state legislatures begin to be dissolved in the coming days.
Malaysia state elections: Four faces to watch on the comeback trail
All eyes are on the following four leaders to see if they will throw their hats into the ring.
With worst-reviewed Marvel series Secret Invasion, is superhero fatigue finally kicking in?
The superhero business is clearly nowhere near late-stage collapse. Yet, it is fair to say that a good chunk of viewers feel they have seen too many variations on the same themes.
New interactive tour of invertebrates part of Singapore Zoo’s 50th anniversary celebration
Visitors can even handle the invertebrates, offering them a rare glimpse of how the zoo cares for such creatures.
Taylor Swift to play three nights at S’pore National Stadium in March 2024
It expects more than 200,000 fans from Singapore and Asia to attend the concerts held at the stadium.