More Singaporeans travelling to Africa despite mpox
Numbers have not waned despite the new, deadlier strain of the mpox virus – which originated in the East African Democratic Republic of Congo in September 2023 – being…
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India looks to Singapore firms to support its semiconductor ambitions
Singapore and India signed a semiconductor memorandum of understanding during Indian PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the Republic in September, to help facilitate the entry of…
80-year-old granny among finalists at Miss Universe Korea pageant
Despite her silver hair, sagging skin and crow’s feet, the ageless beauty was named a finalist in the national pageant earlier in September, giving her rivals – who are young…
Singaporean couple travels 38,000km on dirt bikes – and they’re not done yet
Speaking to The Straits Times from Kazakhstan, Nerine Mak and Haren Khatau shared they have covered more than 38,000km across 12 countries as at September, temperatures ranging…
Dear Mum, a letter before you forget me: A son’s message to his mother with Alzheimer’s
In Singapore, with its rapidly ageing population and cultural norms of filial piety, many adult children find themselves thrust into the role of caregivers.
Affordable fees and quality of education fuelling Malaysia’s international school boom
Malaysia’s international schools are gaining popularity among foreign families who see it as an option for quality education at a more pocket-friendly price compared with their…
Panda-monium! Giant panda chases, attacks Chongqing Zoo keeper as visitors scream
Several viral videos of the incident on Sept 19 show nine-year-old panda Ding Ding trying to get out of the enclosure and the female keeper shutting the door, which hits its paw…
UN cannot allow violations of international law to become normalised, says Singapore Foreign Minister
Presenting Singapore’s national statement, Dr Balakrishnan highlighted Article 2 of the UN Charter, which states that all members shall refrain from the threat or the use of…
Philippines cracks down on Duterte-linked fugitives as alliance with Marcos crumbles
The government nabbed six high-profile suspects in a span of nearly three weeks – a feat that analysts say was laudable, but would probably not have happened if President Marcos…
Race to succeed Japan PM Kishida goes down to the wire between Ishiba and Takaichi
A same-day run-off contest will be held, given that no one scored an outright majority in a high-stakes election