‘Enemy agent’ registry a bad idea for Canada
The Canadian government is currently consulting citizens about creating a Foreign Influence Transparency Registry. The registry, which may soon be established, could require Canadians to declare their relations to “foreign principals,” a category that includes foreign governments, businesses, organizations, groups and individuals. Political pressure is mounting on the government to take quick action. Federal Opposition […]Continue Reading
Criteria for Malaysia My Second Home programme to be reviewed: Tourism minister
Since the regulations were tightened in 2021, there has been a 90 per cent drop in the number of applicants.Continue Reading
New S$500 million technology and innovation centre in Punggol Digital District to be completed by end-2026
The facility will span 300,000 sq ft, which is the size of about five football fields, and house around 3,000 talents engaging in technology, innovation and digital roles.Continue Reading
Japan signals attitude shift to power of the Global South
In mid-April, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs released its Diplomatic Bluebook 2023, its most important guidebook on international affairs. Japan’s foreign minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, wrote the foreword, which begins: “The world is now at a turning point in history.” This phrase is key to understanding the Japanese approach to the war in Ukraine. Hours after […]Continue Reading
Prawit: Negotiations key to formation of next government
Negotations between political parties will be crucial in the formation of the new coalition government after the general election, regardless of campaign pledges, Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon said on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Beijing: Twelve held after Beijing hospital fire kills 29
The director and deputy director of the hospital are among those being questioned by police.Continue Reading
Men filmed brutally attacking and killing python; ACRES appeals for information
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES) is appealing for information on a group of men filmed attacking and killing a snake at a market. The animal welfare charity posted on social media a video it received at 11.25pm on Tuesday (Apr 18), which showed several men hittingContinue Reading
Is monitoring the wastewater of planes the way to prepare for the next health crisis?
Getting out of the COVID-19 pandemic was a global effort, and the world has to work together again to prepare for the next health crisis, said the European Commission’s director-general for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response.Continue Reading
Protester breaks silence on China’s crackdown on COVID-19 demonstrators
HAMBURG/BEIJING: Dazed and terrified, Yicheng Huang narrowly managed to escape being detained by police in Shanghai while attending historic protests calling for an end to China’s COVID-19 curbs that spread across numerous cities last November. The protests, unprecedented in President Xi Jinping’s decade in power, were suppressed by police withinContinue Reading
Young Thais who questioned monarchy look to win seats in parliament
The protests were eventually suppressed, largely by legal action against their leaders, with hundreds arrested and facing criminal cases that are still working their way through courts. Lookkate said she has 28 criminal cases against her, including two of lese majeste, which would end her parliamentary career if she wereContinue Reading