Raytheon, Lockheed take a balloon war hit in China
Beijing’s latest sanctions against Lockheed Martin Corp and Raytheon Missiles & Defense may affect some of the companies’ joint ventures in China, commentators said. China’s Ministry of Commerce on Thursday (February 16) said it had added the two US defense contractors to its “unreliable entities list” as they sold arms to Taiwan. It said the […]Continue Reading
Myanmar’s overlooked but not-yet-forgotten war
Just over two years since a military coup that unleashed a brutal civil war in Myanmar, many believe that the world has closed its eyes to the conflict. Tom Andrews, the independent UN special investigator on Myanmar, last month called it the world’s “forgotten war.” “A world looks away from Myanmar’s descent into horror,” a […]Continue Reading
Crackdown on independent journalism
Cambodia criticised for press freedom repression as PM talks with German president. Plus former Khmer Rouge have no access to post-trauma care and Singapore budget lacks inclusivity.
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Paetongtarn hits back at critics
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Pheu Thai Party’s chief adviser on public participation and innovation, on Friday said she is ready to be the kingdom’s next prime minister if given the chance.Continue Reading
Ricky Kej: India’s three-time Grammy winner unheard of at home
Composer Ricky Kej has won global acclaim – but is on few playlists in India.Continue Reading
A hero’s welcome for SCDF rescuers returning from quake-hit Türkiye
The 68-strong Operation Lionheart contingent was welcomed by family members, colleagues and the Turkish community at Changi Airport.Continue Reading
36 Thai evacuees return from Turkey
Thai evacuees from the earthquake in Turkey have expressed their grateful appreciation to His Majesty the King and the government of Thailand, saying the assistance offered has been beyond their expectations.Continue Reading
Distrust deepens over US-China balloon row
It’s not only widened the rift between the two, but also threatens to polarise the global community.Continue Reading
Chilli crab: The woman behind Singapore’s beloved dish
Cher Yam Tian, who created what is now a world-famous culinary delight, dies at 90.Continue Reading
Commentary: Thank you, Budget 2023 for the perks. Now it’s time for us to do our part
At the heart of the Valentine’s Day goodies at Budget 2023 are policies that remind us of what is important – time with our families and strengthening our relationships, says June Yong.Continue Reading