Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai tells court he championed ‘freedom’
Mr. Lai’s case is one of the most prominent prosecuted under the national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020, with Western countries and rights groups demanding his release.
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Myanmar’s actions risk undermining ASEAN centrality, says Singapore Defence Minister
Speaking after the 18th Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Vientiane, Laos, Dr Ng Eng Hen said ASEAN was at an impasse on certain issues discussed at the meeting due to…
Matcha shortage in Japan hits some Singapore businesses, enthusiasts
Photos circulating on social media show snaking queues and signs outside tea shops in Tokyo warning customers of out-of-stock products or purchase limits.
Singaporeans more aware of mental health conditions; less stigma over such issues: study
Awareness of mental health conditions has grown among Singaporeans, with nearly six in 10 surveyed now able to recognise common conditions, while stigma around these issues has…
Funds raised by Southeast Asian IPOs now at a 9-year low, but outlook positive: Deloitte
The 2024 listings raised a total of US$3 billion (S$4.01 billion), a notable decline from the US$5.8 billion raised in 2023, according to a report by professional services firm…
Multiple children injured after car crashes at school in central China; driver arrested
China has witnessed a spate of deadly incidents in recent months – from mass stabbings to car rammings – in a rare development for a country with a proud reputation for public…
All 45 Hong Kong democracy campaigners jailed in city’s largest security trial
International condemnation was swift, with the US, Australia and rights groups slamming the sentencing as evidence of the erosion of political freedoms in the city since Beijing…
Singapore man created Facebook accounts in name of person he disliked to share anti-Islam content
As a result, the victim of this impersonation was hauled up for police investigations at least twice.
Labubu dolls missing after boys tilt claw machine in Singapore; police investigating
CCTV camera footage seen by The Straits Times shows three boys playing with the claw machine at around 6.30am, with no luck. In another attempt at around 7am, the two boys can be…
Japan, Singapore working together on runway safety plan after accident at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
Their civil aviation agencies are also beefing up collaboration among parties that have an impact on runway safety, including airlines, airport operators, ground handlers and air…