Singapore, China ink pact to set up bilateral defence hotline
China has similar hotlines with other countries such as the United States, Japan and South Korea.
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Nepali sherpa saves Malaysian climber in rare Everest ‘death zone’ rescue
Mr Gelje Sherpa, 30, was guiding a Chinese client when he saw the Malaysian climber clinging to a rope and shivering from extreme cold in the area called the “death zone”,…
Indonesia set to become EV battery battleground
The competition is between the longer-range nickel-based battery and the cheaper, iron-based battery.
Kim Jong Un may have insomnia, worsening alcohol dependency issue: South Korea spy agency
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India and Cambodia seek to deepen defence, trade ties
Over more than a decade, India has extended US$100 million in loans to Cambodia for development projects, including in infrastructure.
Migrant worker wins S$18,888 in Squid Game-inspired company event
The prize money is equivalent to 1½ years’ worth of his salary.
Comfort in a tub for the bed‑bound
Montfort Care’s home-bathing service enables bedridden clients to have a full-body scrub in a safe and comfortable environment.
Up and running: How will China’s new space station boost its space ambitions?
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Prepare N95 masks, air purifiers as haze may hit S’pore from June, says Met Service
While the period between June and September is usually dry for Singapore, El Nino could lead to a more intense and prolonged dry season this year.
North Korea admits satellite launch failure, vows second attempt
Pyongyand said the second-stage booster of the space launch vehicle crashed into the West Sea after the separation of the first stage.