China says ‘political manipulation’ behind US arrests
BEIJING: China said on Tuesday (Apr 18) that “political manipulation” was behind the arrests of two men the United States accused of setting up an unauthorised Chinese police station in New York. Authorities in the city also charged dozens of Chinese security officials over a campaign to monitor and harassContinue Reading
Singapore must value diverse talents, move away from static metrics like PSLE results: Chan Chun Sing
SkillsFuture credit top-ups, more targeted training for mid-career workers are among ideas being considered to help Singaporeans upskill and remain relevant throughout life.Continue Reading
Chinese man mistaken for hare dies after being shot
Wang Moujin fell into a ditch and drowned after being shot with an air gun, say Chinese police.Continue Reading
Beijing says G7 ‘maliciously slandered and smeared’ China
is said to have been” deliberately slandered” by Beijing. China recently conducted three years of military drills around Taiwan as part of what it called a show of force intended to” cover off” the independent island. China has vowed to one time take Taiwan by force if necessary, despite theContinue Reading
‘Never allow somebody to put us in a box’: Malaysia’s Michelle Yeoh on what keeps her going
Yeoh, 60, also said that she had never thought of giving up her acting career that has spanned 40 years and that she would not have won an Oscar if she had allowed it to happen. When asked about how she broke the glass ceiling by winning the Oscar, YeohContinue Reading
Combating climate change a priority, preoccupation for both Singapore and Brazil: Vivian Balakrishnan
Trade between both nations has grown exponentially, particularly over the past decade, and Singapore buys more meat from Brazil than any other country.Continue Reading
No action taken against NCMP Leong Mun Wai after he withdrew allegations, apologised to Speaker
This follows a heated exchange between Mr Leong and Mr K Shanmugam in March, where the minister said the NCMP has repeatedly breached parliamentary procedures. Continue Reading
Songkran toll: 2,203 accidents, 264 deaths, 2,208 injuries
There were 2,203 road accidents, causing 264 deaths and 2,208 injuries, during the Songkran Festival from April 11-17, according to official figures released on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Beauty contestant, others charged with abduction, ransom of Chinese man
A former beauty contestant is among six suspects arrested over the abduction and B3.93 million baht ransom of her wealthy former Chinese boyfriend.Continue Reading