Srettha Thavisin, property tycoon and chief adviser to the head of the so-called Pheu Thai Family, has made it clear that he will be happy with nothing other than the prime minister’s chair should the party win the election.Continue Reading
Titoudao: Dawn Of A New Stage will continue to follow the story of a Chinese street opera performer in Singapore – with Malay bangsawan and movies now added to the mix.Continue Reading
The incumbent premier Li Keqiang will give way to a Xi loyalist at an annual meeting of lawmakers.Continue Reading
The tweaks to the programme are also intended to ensure that investments are directed to support local businesses and create jobs, observers told CNA.Continue Reading
Do scholars get fast-tracked to the top? Has society allocated too much reward for those with exam-passing ability? The series Measuring Meritocracy asks how we can value skills mastery and accord more workers decent pay.Continue Reading
With fewer babies and more older adults expected in the coming years, there is a need now more than ever to focus on successful ageing, say Duke-NUS Medical School’s Rahul Malhotra and Abhijit Visaria.Continue Reading
Asia’s Great Climate Frontiers: In the rainforests of southern Thailand, locals are spearheading efforts in environmental protection. In the last part of a monthly series, CNA looks at the catalysts to changing attitudes and hope for the future.Continue Reading
Social media is full of “winter weather” hashtags, and the rain and cold are all anybody can talk about right now. Why is there such fascination with Singapore’s weather?Continue Reading
Two self-radicalised Singaporean youths, including a 15-year-old boy, were recently issued orders under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for terrorism-related activities. On this episode of the Heart of the Matter podcast, our guests say family members need to be more involved in spotting red flags.Continue Reading
Whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit has launched a broadside at Bhumjaithai Party ministers and the Chidchob family, including suspended Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, accusing them of being involved in a number of alleged irregularities.Continue Reading