US software gives China its hypersonic edge
Classified US software is helping China get an edge over the former in the hypersonic weapons race, despite tight export controls on such technology. The Washington Post reported this week that blacklisted Chinese military research groups have been purchasing US software designed for computer simulations of hypersonic weapons tests. It uncovered 300 sales since 2019 […]Continue Reading
EU weighs economic life without China’s supply chains
Beijing is bidding to highlight its European Union partnership following news that the bloc’s foreign service is preparing to call on member states to diversify their supply chains from China. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on October 17 that the EU should view Sino-EU cooperation objectively, expand common interests and contribute to the stability […]Continue Reading
Singapore sets up ransomware task force to tackle rising threat on businesses
Ransomware has become a growing concern for businesses in Singapore, with the number of cases rising by 54 per cent between 2020 and 2021.Continue Reading
Most residents in regional cities believe Singapore’s death penalty deters drug traffickers: MHA survey
ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE DEATH PENALTY IN SINGAPORE An earlier study in 2020 – commissioned by MHA and done by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) – found that 79 per cent of respondents who were Singapore citizens and permanent residents believed that the death penalty deters people from trafficking substantialContinue Reading
Teen accused of murdering father in Yishun remanded for psychiatric assessment
SINGAPORE: A teenager accused of murdering his father in Yishun will be remanded for psychiatric assessment for three weeks, a court heard on Wednesday (Oct 19). Sylesnar Seah Jie Kai, 19, appeared in court via video link. The prosecutor said the police have updated their preliminary investigations in the case,Continue Reading
Japan rushes to rearm with eye on 2027 – and China’s Taiwan ambitions
In crafting its defence plans, Japan needs to consider a scenario in which Washington does not respond to a Chinese attack on Taiwan, said Yasuhiro Matsuda, an international politics professor at Tokyo University and former Ministry of Defence senior researcher. “If Japan can strengthen its defence capability … then China’sContinue Reading
NEC selected to implement biometric solutions for NIISe
Solutions feature highly accurate, reliable multimodal biometrics authentication
To be deployed at immigration checkpoints to enable smooth passenger experiences NEC Corporation of Malaysia has been awarded the sub-contract for the implementation of its automated biometric identification system (NEC ABIS) and border control solution (e-Gate) by the main contractor for the National Integrated…Continue Reading
Small island off Hong Kong offers haven from stress of living
Yet, despite a growing trend of seeking out quieter lifestyles on islands as well as villages in the rural New Territories, such spaces are threatened by big new development projects, said Ng, the academic. “The frontiers for the younger generation to have the space to explore these alternative lifestyles isContinue Reading
A ‘possessed’ Hong Huifang, an ‘intimidated’ director, and why Ajoomma is the Singapore film you must watch
First-time feature film director He Shuming and veteran actress Hong Huifang tell CNA Lifestyle all about making Ajoomma, a movie that people can relate to, identify with, and is ultimately “worth your time and energy to watch”.Continue Reading
Renting a place in Singapore: Women share their tips on finding the perfect home, from location to housemates
How do you minimise the chances of ending up with unsuitable housemates? Should you consider renting an apartment all to yourself? And what added expenses should you budget for? Here’s what you need to know as a single woman renting in Singapore.Continue Reading