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27 Singaporeans, 7 Malaysians wanted for suspected links to Cambodia scam ring

The 34 suspects are currently out of Singapore, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a statement on Oct 29, adding that it is working with its international counterparts to…

  • Published: October 30, 20259:45 am
  • Author Gabrielle Andres
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India in ‘wait-and-watch’ mode on US sanctions against Russian crude

India diversifies energy sources from Middle East and US amid sanctions, but rising crude prices could cause inflation and budget issues.

  • Published: October 30, 20258:50 am
  • Author Rohini Mohan
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Vietnam steps up reclamation work on strategic reef in South China Sea in island-building efforts

The build-up may cause some friction with the Philippines, though this is likely to be contained. Analysts suggest Vietnam's actions are defensive, aimed at protecting its…

  • Published: October 30, 20258:20 am
  • Author Nga Pham
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Countries have to see benefits of ASEAN power grid for wider adoption: expert

Frameworks addressing opportunities, funding, and regulatory clarity are crucial for attracting investment and managing risks in cross-border projects.

  • Published: October 30, 20257:54 am
  • Author Chin Hui Shan
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Amazon to cut 14,000 corporate jobs worldwide, Singapore may not be spared

Seattle-based Amazon has over 2,500 employees across cloud, corporate, retail, technology and operations functions in Singapore, which is also its Asia-Pacific headquarters.

  • Published: October 29, 20252:13 pm
  • Author Krist Boo
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How banana pudding started trending in Singapore

Banana pudding – famous for its unadulterated layers of cream, sugar, and general decadence – has somehow found purchase among Singapore's community of self-professed…

  • Published: October 29, 202512:24 pm
  • Author Cherie Lok
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Trump-Xi summit might yield only short-lived detente: Analysts

Despite ongoing talks, structural contradictions and differing goals mean a lasting US-China agreement is unlikely.

  • Published: October 29, 20258:50 am
  • Author Lim Min Zhang
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Jakarta to soon ban sale of dog meat amid howls of protest from lovers of ‘Scooby-Doo’ dishes

But even before the ban is implemented, dog meat is already less easily found at restaurants and food stalls in Jakarta than before because of rising health concerns and social…

  • Published: October 29, 20258:36 am
  • Author Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja
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‘Charlie’s Angels’: Malaysian female bodyguards impress netizens with slick move during ASEAN Summit

The slick manoeuvre, which could have been lifted straight out of an action movie, has drawn widespread admiration online for the women’s agility and composure.

  • Published: October 28, 202510:01 am
  • Author Vihanya Rakshika
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ASEAN leaders push for stronger trade ties among RCEP members and other partners

The RCEP, which members began negotiating in 2012, was conceived as an ASEAN-led initiative to consolidate the grouping’s existing free-trade agreements with its dialogue…

  • Published: October 28, 20258:44 am
  • Author Hariz Baharudin

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