‘Every dollar counts’: More Hong Kongers fall on hard times as wealth gap grows
The city’s richest people now make 82 times more money than the poorest, compared with 34 times in 2019.
The Straits Times
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI to set up office in Singapore, focus on advancing regional tie-ups
The Singapore office – the company’s fourth international branch – will focus on advancing regional collaboration.
Japan PM Ishiba to dissolve Parliament for ‘honeymoon’ snap election
Mr Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party has governed Japan almost uninterrupted for decades – albeit with frequent leader changes – and is almost certain to be re-elected.
New tour allows visually impaired to experience Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay through touch
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No health without mental health: How Singapore is transforming the mental health landscape
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Asia’s high-net-worth market to grow by double digits in short term, say insurance firms
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Singapore, South Korea to work towards upgrading ties to strategic partnership
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Singapore sets new national climate target for 2035; government invites public feedback
Under the UN’s Paris Agreement, countries are required to submit their climate targets, which are reflective of their “highest possible ambition”, every five years.
Singapore orders recall of melon seed product from China due to high levels of artificial sweeteners
The affected product – Ji Xiang Special Grade Black Melon Seed – originates from China, has a packing date of Aug 23, 2024, and weighs 1kg.
Singapore race driver Christian Ho, 17, crowned Eurocup-3 rookies’ champion
At the Circuito de Jerez in Spain, the 17-year-old converted from pole to win the first race – during which he also recorded the fastest lap – before finishing fifth in the…