What’s on the agenda at COP29?
The annual UN climate conference which will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Nov 11 to Nov 22, will see negotiators from almost 200 countries gathered to discuss how the Paris…
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Why cash is still king for some hawkers in Singapore despite digitalisation push
The hawkers cited reasons such as a lack of digital literacy, poor eyesight, and fear of inconveniencing customers while they struggle with devices.
K-pop girl group NewJeans are global ambassadors for instant noodle brand Indomie
The NewJeans partnership with Indomie comes as the brand introduces new Korean-inspired flavours, such as a spicy ramyeon variant and another that uses a creamy and savoury rose…
Vietnam pursues ties with Beijing while steadily fortifying South China Sea positions
A report by the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative noted that signs of potential military structures have appeared on several features in the strategic waterway, which is…
Debate heats up in Singapore over driving age limit after recent accidents involving elderly drivers
In Singapore, there is no statutory age limit for those who do not drive for a living.
Singapore corals showing signs of recovery amid global coral bleaching event
This comes amid the most extensive global coral bleaching event, which saw 77 per cent of the world’s coral reef areas subjected to bleaching-level heat stress, Reuters reported…
Kamala Harris v Donald Trump: Who is better for Asia?
Expectations are low, no matter who wins the deadlocked Nov 5 election, but it would seem that Asia cautiously views Vice-President Kamala Harris as the better option.
Beijing and Kuala Lumpur stress close ties amid territorial dispute, controversy over Chinese flag march
An expert cautioned, however, that China’s assertion of territorial sovereignty has become a flashpoint in Malaysian domestic politics, as the opposition plays up the issue in…
Chef Jimmy Lim of three-Michelin-starred JL Studio to cook on Sentosa
The 42-year-old will be in Singapore for a four-hands collaboration with chef Alan Chan of contemporary Chinese restaurant Cassia, at Capella Singapore.
Ex-Singapore footballer Rahmat Mawar, first man to lift a trophy at National Stadium, dies at 81
Mr. Rahmat’s family said he had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He leaves behind three daughters and 11 grandchildren.