Philippines People Power: Who survives Bongbong Marcos’ rewrite of history?
2023-02-24
Justice eludes victims of martial law in the Philippines – while the man who oversaw it remains a Marcos ally.Continue Reading
S$4,000 to rent a 4-room HDB flat in Punggol? Causes and effects of the bullish market
2023-02-24
HDB rents reached an all-time high last year and are still climbing. The programme Talking Point dives into the issue and finds out that some of the biggest increases have been in traditionally remoter areas, among other things.Continue Reading
At least S$1.9 million lost to police officer impersonation scams since January
2023-02-24
The police reiterated its officers will never ask for the control of bank accounts, money or passwords or require one to transfer money to another account. Those who face such requests should ignore it. Police officers will also not make calls from international numbers, which numbers can be identified by theContinue Reading
IN FOCUS: From tax hikes to a cohort ban – Can Singapore completely kick the smoking habit?
2023-02-24
Do tax hikes deter smoking and will banning future generations from smoking help to eradicate smoking in Singapore? CNA asks experts how Singapore can become a smoke-free nation.Continue Reading
Commentary: Recent clashes at Chinese companies in Indonesia might be fodder for political manipulation
2023-02-24
A fatal incident in January involving a Chinese-owned mining company raises the spectre of political opportunists exploiting anti-Chinese sentiments in the run-up to Indonesia’s 2024 elections, say these writers.Continue Reading
Commentary: Leave my beloved Roald Dahl books alone
2023-02-24
Childhood favourites like Matilda and Charlie And The Chocolate Factory have been scrubbed of some of author Roald Dahl’s colourful language for a modern audience. CNA’s Charlene Tan wonders what the fuss is all about.Continue Reading
Commentary: Higher CPF monthly salary ceiling is good news for your retirement plan – provided you make the most of it
2023-02-24
Amid the debate over the higher CPF monthly salary ceiling, Endowus’ chief investment officer looks at what the changes mean for your retirement income in dollars and cents.Continue Reading
North Maluku is Indonesia’s nickel powerhouse, but does the wealth filter down?
2023-02-24
LIFTING OF EXPORT BAN ON NICKEL MAY IMPACT REGIONAL GROWTH North Maluku’s economic growth can be attributed, in part, to Jokowi’s efforts to develop the downstream capabilities of certain industries – in particular, the mining and mineral sectors. Indonesia has also imposed an export ban on nickel ore since JanuaryContinue Reading
Thailand votes to end Ukraine war
2023-02-24
Foreign affairs scholars said Thailand made the right decision in supporting the UN’s resolution calling for an end to the war in Ukraine and demanding Russia’s immediate withdrawal from the country.Continue Reading
China’s ironic reticence on land grab in Ukraine
2023-02-24
China’s newly-released plan to promote peace talks between Ukraine and Russia conspicuously fails to say clearly whether Moscow should withdraw its troops from the Donbas region now. China’s foreign ministry released a 12-point statement on Friday, the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling on both sides to cease fire and open a dialogue […]Continue Reading