Singapore and China step up cooperation, refresh ties
Leaders from both sides agreed to continue to collaborate and tap opportunities in emerging areas to deliver high-quality outcomes that will benefit both countries and contribute…
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Trial starts over rape, murder of junior doctor in India’s Kolkata
The legal case has reignited criticism of India’s poor record on women’s safety, despite the introduction of tougher laws following the 2012 gang rape and murder of a woman on…
Trump, Putin speak as Biden plans to lobby Trump to stick with Ukraine
Mr. Trump has criticised the scale of US military and financial support for Kyiv, vowing to end the war quickly, without saying how.
PM Modi’s buddy President-elect Trump is an unpredictable friend to Indians at home, in US
Although Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mr. Trump share a chummy personal bond, bilateral ties may be impacted by the latter’s protectionist agenda to increase import…
Sting operations, whistle-blowers and detailed menus: China doubles down on food safety
Eateries will soon have to disclose how dishes were prepared including ingredients, and whether their dishes contain pre-cooked items, as well as describe flavour profiles and…
Singapore police patrols heightened at places of worship after stabbing of Catholic priest
Police said at a press conference early on Nov 10 that five weapons had been found in the assailant’s possession, including the folding knife used in the attack. The attack took…
Singaporean, Australian troops conduct bilateral ship-to-shore landing exercises Down Under
Senior Lieutenant-Colonel Enriquez Michael Zachary, the lead of the Singapore Armed Forces contingent at the exercise, said that Exercise Trident was an opportunity for the SAF to…
Changi Airport to raise passenger and airline fees over six years to fund $3b improvement plans
Departing passengers who start their trips at Changi Airport will continue to pay a total of $65.20 in fees for the next two years. But this will go up in stages from April 2027,…
Let’s Talk About Death: Who will care for my special needs sister when I die?
In 2022, Mr Nazri Omar started suffering a run of personal tragedies. He lost his mother due to renal failure, suffered a debilitating stroke and then lost his father to dementia…
As higher US tariffs loom, Southeast Asia could struggle to compete with flood of cheap Chinese goods
While this may be good news for consumers, it means that the region’s own exports will become far less competitive, affecting economic growth and jobs.