China lauds its ‘truly extraordinary’ Covid response but also admits shortcomings
The government said existing healthcare capabilities upgraded while a virus early-warning system will be built, among others.
The Straits Times
Long-sought high seas treaty by UN members a landmark win for oceans, biodiversity
The agreement will be formally adopted after vetting by lawyers and translation into the UN’s six official languages.
Of omissions, accidental or otherwise: Parsing the Premier’s references to China’s Taiwan policy
Analysts closely parse the Premier’s work report every year for signs of any departure from China’s long-standing cross-Strait relations policy and its carefully-developed…
Future of money lies in a new payments ecosystem
Smart contracts on a unified ledger could allow the private sector to develop new products and services to build on top of it, increasing the efficiency of transactions.
Singapore dream turned sour: How upgrading and a culture of getting ahead became corrosive
Instead of talking about upgrading one’s home, education and job, let’s focus on progressing together.
12,500 free Cathay Pacific tickets to HK snapped up after ‘overwhelming response’
What was supposed to be a seven-day giveaway in Singapore, ended within an hour of being released on March 2.
SMRT makes police report after 12-year-old allegedly causes train delay
SMRT President Lam Sheau Kai said for the safety of commuters, train and platform screen doors should not be obstructed while they are closing.
All HDB rental coffee shops to sell budget meals by 2026 to help keep food affordable in the heartland
Currently, 72 out of 374 coffee shops offer these budget meals, which typically cost around $3 to $3.50, with black coffee at around $1 to $1.15.
Singapore PM’s brother, wife under police probe for lying under oath about Lee Kuan Yew’s will
The couple have left Singapore after refusing to go for a police interview that they had initially agreed to attend.
S’pore to roll out green transport initiatives, including electrifying airside vehicles
Transport Minister S. Iswaran outlined the various measures, which include electrifying the public bus fleet, airside vehicles and harbour craft