Postcard from Phnom Penh: Like Bokator, Cambodia’s capital captures its past and present
Kun bokator, an ancient martial art dating back to the Khmer empire, is featuring for the first time at the SEA Games.
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Australia to boost Pacific, defence spending in budget
Of the total figure, A$1.4 billion will be spent on expanding Australia’s defence engagement in the Pacific over the next four years.
SEA Games: ‘She said yes!’ – Proposal perfect ending to triathlete Bryce Chong’s outing
Having bought the wedding ring in mid-2022, Bryce Chong was unable to find a suitable moment to pop the question, until a friend suggested he propose during the Games.
Constant companion: Our lives with mobile phones
As the world celebrates the 50th birthday of the mobile phone, The Straits Times Picture Desk looks at Singapore's love affair with these devices.
Japan working towards opening of Nato liaison office in Tokyo
Nato has not confirmed the report, saying it would not go into details of Nato allies’ ongoing deliberations.
Thailand’s influential ex-PM Thaksin eyes July return from exile
Although Thaksin has failed to make good on numerous pledges to return, his remarks on Twitter were the first time in recent years that he has set a timeframe.
Nightlife outlets at Orchard Towers struggle to find new homes ahead of impending ban
A nightlife operator said he has been scouting for alternative sites for his clubs since the announcement in 2022.
Diverse identities, attitudes among Asians in America: Pew survey
Some labels capture identity better than “Asian American”, the common catch-all 36-year-old Shaq Ahsan does not usually use to refer to himself.
Over 100 Credit Suisse bond holders join lawsuit to seek $100 million in restitution
The Singapore investors who have joined the class-action suit are mostly in their 50s who said they have been striving to save for their retirement.
SEA Games 2023: Shanti Pereira wins 200m gold in Cambodia for third title
The 26-year-old blazed the lane in 22.69 seconds in the women’s 200m final to capture her third SEA Games title.