Chris Hipkins: Uphill battle looms for New Zealand’s next PM
2023-01-21
The Labour party’s popularity has slumped, but Jacinda Ardern is still a hard act to follow.Continue Reading
‘Dark clouds’ loom with possible recession in developed countries, but Singapore should be able to avoid same fate: PM Lee
2023-01-21
On Jan 8, China reopened its borders to international travellers for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. “On our end, we have to be prepared for all possibilities and do our best,” Mr Lee added. At the interchange, Mr Lee spoke to transport workers, including bus captainsContinue Reading
Tibet avalanche kills 28 as search called off
2023-01-21
People remain missing, state media says, after Tuesday’s disaster in south-eastern Tibet.Continue Reading
Chinese firm Catl to develop huge Bolivian lithium deposit
2023-01-21
Bolivia is rich in a metal vital for electric cars, and a Chinese battery maker will mine it.Continue Reading
Ardern burnout shows toll of stress on world leaders
2023-01-21
“You cannot ever forget – on Christmas Day, your birthday, at 4am, you have to be on the ball.”Continue Reading
Lunar New Year celebrated officially for the first time in California
2023-01-21
The state holiday is a gesture of solidarity amid a wave of anti-Asian sentiment and violence.Continue Reading
Government will continue to step up support for parents: PM Lee
2023-01-20
Further changes in policies will be announced in the coming months, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his annual Chinese New Year message.Continue Reading
Japan was the future but it’s stuck in the past
2023-01-20
The so-called misplaced decade has now worked out to three. What was wrong, asks Rupert Wingfield-Hayes.Continue Reading
Fixed rate home loans at some banks down from recent highs
2023-01-20
At OCBC, “promotional rates” for some fixed rate mortgage packages have been rolled out since mid-December.Continue Reading
Commentary: Chinese New Year gatherings are potential breeding grounds for viruses. Here’s how to keep yourself safe
2023-01-20
This is the first Chinese New Year in three years with no restrictions on group sizes. Duke-NUS Medical School’s Vincent Pang explains why it’s important to test yourself before going visiting.Continue Reading