Can the US live in Xi Jinping’s world?
Mr Xi’s vision is in stark contrast to what the West had hoped for from decades of trade and engagement.Continue Reading
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan, residents told to shelter
The Yonhap news agency reported the missile went through stage separation, suggesting it may be a long-range weapon. After North Korea fired at least 23 missiles into the sea on Wednesday, including the one that landed less than 60km off South Korea’s coast, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol described theContinue Reading
North Korea ICBM may have failed in flight, officials say; allies extend major drills
The allies have been conducting one of the largest air exercises ever, with hundreds of South Korean and US warplanes, including F-35 fighters, staging around-the-clock simulated missions. After Thursday’s ICBM launch, the allies agreed to extend the drills past Friday, when they were scheduled to end, South Korea’s Air ForceContinue Reading
Trauma of South Korea Halloween party crush is pervasive, expert says
Disturbing footage showing emergency rescue officials and citizens providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to unconscious victims quickly went viral on social media even before the nature and the scale of the disaster became known. The graphic images were replayed on mainstream news media. Then speculation about what caused the disaster beganContinue Reading
15 women-focused support groups in Singapore you can turn to when times are tough
#Thestruggleisreal. Whatever you’re going through, whether you need a listening ear, emotional support or legal advice, here are 15 support groups women can reach out to.Continue Reading
Netherlands to resume international adoptions from Thailand, 5 other countries
THE HAGUE: After a nearly two-year-freeze on new international adoptions the Dutch government on Wednesday announced plans resume adoptions of children from the Philippines, Hungary, Lesotho, Taiwan, Thailand and South Africa.Continue Reading
DBS profit jumps 32% to record on rates, flags upbeat outlook
The bank saw sustained business momentum in the quarter and asset quality was resilient, DBS CEO Piyush Gupta said in a statement. Looking ahead to next year, he said the loan pipeline remained healthy and could reach mid-single digit growth. While the bank’s net fee and commission income fell 13Continue Reading
No gambling dens in city: police chief
National police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas on Wednesday insisted there are no gambling dens in the capital.Continue Reading
Commentary: From Jakarta to Nusantara – making sense of Indonesia’s capital shift
Beyond escaping floods and crowds, the location of Indonesia’s new capital will have economic and geopolitical ramifications, say these writers.Continue Reading
CNA Explains: What is low-carbon hydrogen and will it help Singapore reach net-zero?
Hydrogen could supply up to half of Singapore’s needs by 2050, depending on technological developments and the development of other energy sources.Continue Reading