When family or friends are the ones behind child pornography
Experts say that the amount of child pornography disseminated over the internet has been increasing in recent years. The scenes depicted in such material are intensely graphic and…
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Japan PM Ishiba stresses continuity to ASEAN after ‘Asian NATO’ proposal stokes anxiety
This reassurance came after the 67-year-old military wonk ruffled diplomatic feathers while campaigning for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) leadership with his pitch…
Free collection of bulky e-waste from doorstep for all households in Singapore from 2025
Waste management firm Alba Group, which was appointed in 2021 to run the national e-waste programme, currently charges a nominal fee of $40 to remove these kinds of e-waste.
How accessible is Singapore? We travel with a wheelchair user to find out
While there have been many improvements over the years, more can be done. A committee was formed earlier in 2024 to conduct another review of the Code on Accessibility in the…
Beijing accuses Taiwan President Lai Ching-te of undermining peace in Taiwan Strait
China's Taiwan Affairs Office's rebuttal came after Mr Lai’s assertive speech at Taiwan’s annual celebration on Oct 10, when he repeated a line from his inauguration speech in…
India prepares to build 2 next-gen nuclear-powered attack submarines
As India scrambles to modernise its military in the face of China’s growing presence in the Indian Ocean region, it is focusing on boosting naval capabilities and improving…
Public healthcare institutions will receive $200m boost to use AI, genomics data for preventive care
Three healthcare tech initiatives are in the works over the next year or two.
ASEAN bolsters ties with key partners in time of growing protectionism
On Oct 10, leaders of the 10-member bloc took steps towards concluding an upgraded free trade pact with China, bolstered its ties with South Korea, and also urged Japan to update…
President Yoon’s message of hope: Free, unified Korea will benefit the region
This marks the first time Mr Yoon has addressed an international audience regarding his vision for a unified Korea.
Detained preacher’s senate bid highlights ‘broken’ Philippine electoral system
It is not unusual in the Philippines for candidates to run for public office while on trial or from behind bars.