Another 14 people in Singapore were either arrested or investigated by police for aiding the syndicate by laundering criminal proceeds.Continue Reading
The gradual reopening of China – which abandoned the last of the travel restrictions of its zero-COVID policy on Jan 8 – should help its economy expand by 5.2 per cent in 2023, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest forecast. With the restrictions having restrained consumption, the reopening ofContinue Reading
These Singaporeans are doing whatever they can to help victims of the recent quakes in Türkiye and Syria, from raising funds to packing and transporting essential items like tents and warm clothes.Continue Reading
SEOUL: North Korea’s most recent intercontinental ballistic missile test, its first in seven weeks, was of a Hwasong-15 launched as part of a surprise drill, state media KCNA reported Sunday (Feb 19). The Saturday afternoon launch quickly received condemnation from South Korea, the United States and Japan – which said itContinue Reading
Is going cold turkey the way to tackle alcoholism? For some patients, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital advocates a different approach by, for example, encouraging them to reduce their intake rather than harp on abstinence.Continue Reading
Singapore doubling paid paternity leave sends a strong signal to companies, but it is one thing for employers to abide by new policy and another to encourage dads to use it, says father-of-four Adrian Tan.Continue Reading
In the second part of a series where CNA reporters shadow various school professionals for a day, a discipline master at Yuhua Primary School shows what it means to him to care for children – and who is a far cry from the type of discipline master many people might remember.Continue Reading
A recent case involving Taiwanese actress Charlene An has drawn attention to police discipline and how it could affect Thailand’s reputation.Continue Reading
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said on Saturday (Feb 18) that the US handling of the balloon incident had been “unimaginable” as well as a “hysterical and absurd” act that violated international norms. “There are many balloons from many countries in the sky. Do you want to down each andContinue Reading
The woman was one of 133 people arrested in a two-week operation conducted by the Central Narcotics Bureau.Continue Reading