Singapore announces $1.5b package to help people cope with inflation
Nearly 2.5m people to get up to $500 in cash by the end of the year.
The Straits Times
Malaysia’s opposition-held states reconsider holding concurrent state elections
Opposition bloc Pakatan Harapan had previously stated that it would not hold state polls concurrently with the general election in the three states that it holds.
Xi set to open party congress at challenging time for China
The Chinese President will take the stage on Sunday to kick off a historic congress of the ruling Communist Party, where he is poised to win a third term.
SIA in talks over potential Vistara, Air India merger
The confirmation comes amid Indian media reports that Tata, having completed its acquisition of Air India, was looking at merging it with Vistara.
Curbs on number of visitors at hospitals, residential care homes as Covid-19 cases rise
Patients will be allowed only two pre-designated visitors, and only one of them can be at the bedside at any one time.
askST: What is the XBB strain and how will it affect me?
XBB is another Omicron sub-variant and has been detected in countries such as Australia,, India, and Japan since August 2022.
NUS and NTU rise in world university rankings, taking 19th and 36th places
A record number of 1,799 universities were included in the rankings this year, making it the largest edition in the 19-year history of the annual rankings.
Duo behind The Projector want to expand what it means to go to the movies
Fans of The Projector have come to expect that a full movie-going experience includes a movie, drinks at the bar and a DJ set, all in one night, in one place.
Asean and India at 30: The way forward
While the big picture gives cause to celebrate, there have been drawbacks in the relationship. Domestic concerns and challenges detract attention from realising its full potential.
Opec+ oil shock a wake-up call
The price jump sparked by its move to cut production underlines the need for more short-term investment in fossil fuels while pursuing the green agenda.