Repeat offender jailed for extorting unemployed man who was sleeping outside library
2022-10-18
The offender told the victim that he was from “the 21 gang” and asked for S$2,100.Continue Reading
China’s ‘Bridge Man’ inspires Xi Jinping protest signs around the world
2022-10-18
A rare one-man demonstration in Beijing has inspired protest signs and graffiti elsewhere.Continue Reading
Man arrested in China officials impersonation scam involving staged kidnap
2022-10-18
There were about 70 such cases reported in September, with losses amounting to more than S$10 million, according to figures reported by the police.Continue Reading
Singapore and Australia to look at new strategic areas of cooperation: PM Lee
2022-10-18
Singapore and Australia are “natural partners” that share similar views on many issues, said Mr Lee. “And (we are) trusted and reliable partners of each other, which we have demonstrated during the pandemic,” he added. “So we’re looking at new strategic areas of cooperation such as strengthening the security andContinue Reading
China-Taiwan: Beijing speeding up plans for unification, Blinken says
2022-10-18
The US Secretary of State said China could employ ‘forceful means’ to achieve its objective.Continue Reading
Singapore will ‘redouble’ efforts to develop, support local workers: Lawrence Wong
2022-10-18
“HANDS-ON” AND “HEART” WORK Mr Wong also promised to strengthen “multiple pathways of progression” to help people with different strengths and talents flourish. “Our school system is becoming more diverse and flexible,” he said. “We have been taking steps over the years to blunt the effects of streaming and allowContinue Reading
Man admits starting fire at groom’s home on ex-girlfriend’s wedding day
2022-10-18
SINGAPORE: After hearing that his ex-girlfriend was getting married, a man went to the groom’s home in the early hours of their wedding day in order to start a fire. Surenthiran Sugumaran, 30, pleaded guilty on Tuesday (Oct 18) to one count of mischief by fire, with a second chargeContinue Reading
Woman who scalded 5-year-old son to death gets life imprisonment for murder after prosecution appeals
2022-10-18
SINGAPORE: The Court of Appeal has sentenced a woman who scalded her five-year-old son to death to life imprisonment. In a written judgment issued on Tuesday (Oct 18), the court also ruled that her husband, who had already been sentenced to life imprisonment earlier, would face no caning. Azlin ArujunahContinue Reading
China congress: Beijing delays key economic figures as leaders meet
2022-10-18
Closely-watched growth data for the world’s second largest economy was due to be released on Tuesday.Continue Reading
EXO’s Lay Zhang on his love for chilli crab, his 4 cats and learning Singlish for his concert
2022-10-18
It’s a special year for the Chinese pop star, who celebrates a decade in the biz after his EXO debut: He’s got a new EP, West, and he’ll be performing his solo show Grandline 2: Infinite Lands in Singapore on Oct 19.Continue Reading