‘Gambling MP’ to face ethics probe
2023-03-02
An investigation will be launched into an MP who allegedly played cards for money at his office in parliament.Continue Reading
Multilingual Malaysian songstress Shila Amzah to perform in Singapore
2023-03-02
The winner of the Asian Wave in 2012 will perform in Singapore as part of her Journey To The Future tour. Continue Reading
12 best bars in Clarke Quay for a fun night out: From soju buffets to retro arcades
2023-03-02
Whether you’re in the mood to party or chill, get whisked away to Tokyo or NYC, you can always count on the watering holes in Clarke Quay.Continue Reading
Inflation’s still the big challenge in Australia
2023-03-02
Australia has recovered better than most from the Covid pandemic. As measured by gross domestic product (GDP), the economy is now 7% larger than it was before the pandemic. Over 2022, the economy expanded by 2.7% – more than any of the seven largest advanced economies, and more than twice the average growth rate in […]Continue Reading
Commentary: Can Macao bet on tourism and gambling for economic recovery?
2023-03-02
Macao’s daily visitor numbers have increased significantly since zero-COVID measures were lifted, but the reopening of international borders could lure Chinese tourists further afield, say researchers.Continue Reading
What are China’s ‘two sessions’ and why this year’s meetings are significant
2023-03-02
The biggest event on China’s political calendar, the “two sessions” are where major policies are announced. This year, China is expected to unveil its largest leadership reshuffle in a decade.Continue Reading
Commentary: What would it take to move patients and physicians towards vision of ‘one family doctor’?
2023-03-02
Healthier SG is an ambitious plan to shift from the traditional model of hospital care to focus on preventive health, says the College of Family Physicians president Tan Tze Lee.Continue Reading
CNA Explains: What is the difference between murder and culpable homicide not amounting to murder?
2023-03-02
Two people previously accused of murder had their charges reduced to culpable homicide not amounting to murder. What does this mean and what role does intention play in deciding the charge?Continue Reading
Tracing the steps of Vancouver 1907 anti-Asian mob
2023-03-02
Editor’s note: Below is an edited account from the forthcoming book White Riot: The 1907 Anti-Asian Riots in Vancouver by Henry Tsang (Arsenal Pulp Press). On September 7, 1907, a crowd gathered at 7 pm at the Cambie Street Grounds, now known as Larwill Park, in downtown Vancouver. Led by Major E Brown from the […]Continue Reading
Ukraine urges EU to prepare more Russia sanctions as soon as possible
2023-03-02
KYIV: Kyiv urged the European Union on Thursday (Mar 2) to begin work “as soon as possible” on an 11th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Foreign ministry spokesperson Oleh Nikolenko said Kyiv was grateful for the measures implemented by Brussels so far, but that theContinue Reading