China’s President Xi makes second-ever visit to Tibet as president
Xi Jinping last flew to Tibet in July 2021, where he urged people there to “follow the party”.
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‘There is no shame’: Divorce less of a taboo for women in China as attitudes shift
Divorce is no longer whispered with disapproval and more women now speak openly about their break-ups, reframing them as fresh starts.
China, India pledge to resume flights as Beijing’s top diplomat wraps up visit
Following Mr Wang Yi’s India trip, Beijing and New Delhi also agreed to advance talks on their disputed border, resume tourism visa issuance and boost trade between the…
Religion growing in importance for Singaporeans: study
Religious practices are evolving; more Singaporeans are engaging with religious media and individual practices like meditation, while fewer attend gatherings.
Bite-sized videos, religion explainers part of fresh push by Singaporean interfaith body to counter online extremism
Called We The People of Singapore, it will build on an earlier programme of the same name that IRO launched in 2019 – at its 70th anniversary – to expand its advocacy of…
Singapore para-swimmer Yip Pin Xiu eyes more gold medals at sixth Paralympics
Yip Pin Xiu is aiming for her eighth and ninth Paralympic gold medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Games in the 50m and 100m backstroke S2 events.
Malaysia scraps plans to buy Black Hawk helicopters derided by its King as ‘flying coffins’
Sultan Ibrahim said the Malaysian Defence Ministry should not “waste time purchasing nonsense that does not fit the military’s needs”, and that there is a need to review its…
Jobs, infrastructure and homes at the core of Singapore’s resilience: economists
While no new handouts were announced, PM Wong has set out a strategy focused on equipping workers with new skills, helping businesses adopt technology, renewing the living…
Hong Kong teen’s award-winning AI app ignites debate over academic integrity, social inequality
Findings establish the app as the teen's original concept; debate continues around fair competition, data privacy, and socio-economic inequalities in the city.
How much are Singapore’s young adults spending?
On average, a young Singaporean adult spends about SG$1,486 (US$1,156) a month, but a full-time employee tends to spend more.