Will the US catch up to China on rare earths?
China’s global dominance of rare earths has undermined US President Donald Trump’s ability to impose economic sanctions on China. If Beijing cuts off supplies to the US,…
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How we can beat the heat in Singapore
As the mercury rises, so does the need for awareness about the growing risks from Singapore’s steamy temperatures. Even if you’re not aware, we’re all being affected by…
Pickleball noise causes tension in some estates as the sport gains popularity in Singapore
Some pickleball players told an MP that they have encountered residents throwing things, such as eggs, at them from a height.
Malaysia’s move towards nationwide vape ban draws mixed reaction from health experts, retailers
The Malaysian Health Minister told the media on Sept 11 that the government is finalising a Cabinet paper to ban vaping nationwide, saying: “It is no longer if we ban, but when…
From Indonesia to Nepal, anime pirate flag has become a symbol of Asian Gen Z’s discontent
The One Piece pirate flag, first used in Indonesian protests, has inspired protesters in Nepal, the Philippines, and France who have adopted the flag that has come to represent…
Late Singapore tycoon’s fortune makes six grandchildren billionaires
The six are grandchildren of the late tycoon Goh Cheng Liang, who died in August aged 98, and who have each inherited stakes worth more than US$1 billion (S$1.3 billion) per…
1 dead, 1 injured as heavy rain and winds lash Tokyo area
Heavy rains and thunderstorms also affected Tokyo’s Haneda airport, resulting in delays and cancellations of some services.
Compact needle-carrying device for diabetes patients wins James Dyson Award for Singapore
Zoey Chan, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, created Nido, a compact device to safely organise and eject insulin needles, addressing the challenges of carrying and disposing of them.
Nepal unrest: Possible power brokers to fill political void
In the short term, the army has taken charge of the nation of 30 million people since the protests escalated on Sept 10.
China to establish nature reserve in disputed Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea
Scarborough Shoal, which Beijing calls Huangyan Island and which is known in the Philippines as Panatag Shoal, has long been a flashpoint in the dispute between Beijing and Manila…