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China’s military build-up demands response, Australia defence minister says

Australia raised concerns with Beijing in October after a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian maritime patrol plane carrying out surveillance in the South China…

  • Published: November 4, 20257:55 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Singapore and South Korea launch strategic partnership to deepen economic links, defence cooperation

Key areas of cooperation include green and digital shipping, new energy solutions, cybersecurity, and AI governance for mutual benefit.

  • Published: November 4, 20257:54 am
  • Author Ng Wei Kai
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Unwed mother in Singapore adopts her own daughter, so toddler doesn’t grow up as an illegitimate child

An average of 745 children a year were born out of wedlock to Singaporean mothers between 2020 and 2024.

  • Published: November 3, 20259:56 am
  • Author Theresa Tan
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Proton versus BYD: The fate of ASEAN’s national cars

Governments are implementing policies to encourage local EV production and protect jobs, amid concerns over Chinese dominance and the sustainability of some EV companies.

  • Published: November 3, 20258:50 am
  • Author Shannon Teoh and Philip Wen
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Almost 300 dead in political violence in Bangladesh since ex-PM Hasina’s fall: Rights group

Ms Hasina’s 15-year rule saw widespread human rights abuses, including the mass detention and extrajudicial killing of her political opponents.

  • Published: November 3, 20258:05 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Why Taiwan’s absence in Trump-Xi talks was a welcome relief

Despite the omission, future Trump-Xi meetings may address Taiwan, and China maintains its reunification stance, indicating continued pressure on the island.

  • Published: November 3, 20257:52 am
  • Author Yip Wai Yee
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From Vanuatu to Australia, and then Yishun: The yellow plant giving Singapore fall colours all year

Gardens by the Bay imported yellow Dendrolobium umbellatum cv 'Vanuatu' saplings to Singapore in 2010. The saplings successfully propagated from seed, maintaining their yellow…

  • Published: November 3, 20257:50 am
  • Author Ng Keng Gene
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Singapore, Chile and New Zealand launch negotiations for a new green trade pact

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Chilean President Gabriel Boric and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced this on Oct 31 on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific…

  • Published: October 31, 20252:15 pm
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Steps to seats on Singapore’s new electric buses being lowered after feedback from older passengers

In total, 420 electric buses procured by LTA in 2024 are undergoing step-height modifications. These buses are scheduled to be progressively delivered by end-2025.

  • Published: October 31, 20252:01 pm
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Last call for the NightRider bus: Can Singapore be a 24-hour city without it?

An expert argues that Singapore is not a 24-hour city “in the way others are," as it does not fully embrace the non-stop lifestyle of other global cities.

  • Published: October 31, 202510:49 am
  • Author Teo Kai Xiang

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