Myanmar junta dissolves Suu Kyi party
Politician and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s party the National League for Democracy has been dissolved under a harsh new military-drafted electoral law
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Veteran athletics coach acquitted of molesting athlete in 2013 after appeal
The judge found “serious doubts” as to the allegations made against Mr Loh Siang Piow, also known as Mr Loh Chan Pew.Continue Reading
Woman recovering from one broken leg fractures the other; court finds hospital breached duty of care
Madam Pappa Veeramuthu sued the National University Health Services Group after she fell while trying to shift from a chair to a bed.Continue Reading
US and SE Asia as perennial ‘imperfect partners’
As much of the focus in the Indo-Pacific shifts to United States-China hostilities, it is important not to forget the Southeast Asian countries that could be among the first nations impacted by this rivalry. A new book by former US diplomat Scot Marciel has landed just in time to remind readers about the importance of […]Continue Reading
Japan to ease border rules for Chinese visitors as early as April: Report
TOKYO: Japan is set to ease border rules for Chinese visitors as early as April, permitting entrance without prior coronavirus testing if they have been vaccinated at least three times, Fuji News Network (FNN) reported on Thursday (Mar 30). The move could pave the way for the return of moreContinue Reading
North Korea executes people for South Korean videos, drugs: Report
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Dozens killed in blaze on Philippines ferry
The victims include children and it’s unclear how many passengers may be missing, officials say.Continue Reading
Hungary’s strategy amid the changing global order
Balázs Orbán is a Hungarian lawyer, political scientist, and member of parliament who serves as political director to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. He is chairman of the board at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium, Hungary’s leading talent management institution and knowledge center, and he leads the advisory board of the University of Public Service in Budapest. Balázs […]Continue Reading
Police raid 17 locations with online gambling links
Police raided 17 locations, including a luxury home belonging to a Thai actress’ husband, with suspected links to online gambling networks.Continue Reading
World No 1 Viktor Axelsen to play in Singapore Badminton Open
SINGAPORE: Badminton fans in Singapore will have a chance to catch the men’s world No 1 in action, after Viktor Axelsen confirmed his participation in the 2023 Singapore Badminton Open in June. The reigning world and Olympic champion will headline “what is expected to be the strongest player field in the tournament’sContinue Reading