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
The de-dollarization delusion
Is the dollar dying? In the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war and the massive growth in money supply and the US Federal Reserve’s assets in recent years, there has been a slew of stories and speeches extolling the virtue of de-dollarization. The most recent came last week, when Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called for the establishment […]Continue Reading
New initiative helps ex-convicts reintegrate into society with support from former inmates
The initiative comes on the back of worrying Singapore Prison Service statistics that show four in 10 offenders returning to jail within five years of release.Continue Reading
No more second chances: NEA, SFA to get tougher on diners who fail to clear tables
SINGAPORE: Diners at hawker centres, coffee shops and food courts who fail to return used trays and crockery will face stronger enforcement actions from Jun 1, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Tuesday (Apr 18). Currently, enforcement officers from NEA and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) will advise dinersContinue Reading