Insufficient evidence that Singapore PR wanted by China committed offences to justify probe: SPF

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Singapore Police Force ( SPF ) spokesperson said on Thursday ( Dec 12 ) that there is currently insufficient evidence to warrant inquiries into a permanent resident ( PR ) who is wanted by Beijing over money laundering charges.

Chinese national Hua Zhenxing&nbsp was detained on December 2 in Indonesia after flying to Batam for a vacation with his community. &nbsp,

In response to CNA’s questions on whether Yan was wanted in Singapore, SPF said:” To time, we do not have enough information that Yan does have committed money-laundering offences under Singapore’s laws, that would enable us to begin official investigations against him”.

After receiving an Interpol Red Notice, Yan reportedly helped transport and dirty about US$ 18 million from a legal online gambling group in China.

There was, however, no Interpol Red Notice against him at the point when his Marketing position was granted, according to the authorities. &nbsp,

Additionally, the police recently told CNA that there hasn’t been any support request from Chinese authorities.

” If we later receive trustworthy evidence of Yan’s reported crimes, we will deal with him in accordance with our laws, including the review of his Marketing position”, they said.

An Interpol Red Notice, according to the police, is not an arrest warrant but rather an international alert for a wanted person that was made available at a member nation’s request.

Therefore, an Interpol Red Notice does not grant the police the authority to detain a fugitive wanted by a foreign country. The police would only be able to do so in accordance with an extradition request made under a treaty, SPF said.

The police, however, claim that they continue to monitor Interpol Red Notices even when the nation that published the notice has not contacted them for assistance.

The authorities will “keep the person under close watch and begin investigations if there is evidence that he or she has committed offences under Singapore laws” if a person with connections to&nbsp, Singapore, is subject to an Interpol Red Notice.

The authorities will consider the negative aspects of the Interpol Red Notice when deciding whether to renew the individual’s immigration facilities.

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SIA, Scoot flights affected as Typhoon Kong-rey lashes Taiwan

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SINGAPORE: Typhoon Kong-rey, one of the biggest storms to hit Taiwan in decades, caused the cancellation of several Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights on Thursday (Oct 31). 

One flight originally bound for Taipei was also diverted to Hong Kong due to weather conditions caused by the typhoon, said a Singapore Airlines (SIA) spokesperson. 

Flight SQ878 was carrying 309 passengers and 14 crew members.

The Boeing 787-10 landed “uneventfully” at Hong Kong International Airport at around 5.10pm local time, said the spokesperson. 

“SIA provided meals and issued meal vouchers to the affected customers on the ground.”

“SQ878 will be renumbered to SQ9875 and will depart Hong Kong for Singapore at 7pm on Oct 31. Hotel accommodation will be arranged for the affected customers in Singapore.”

A relief flight to fly affected passengers to Taipei after weather conditions have improved will also be arranged.

Another SIA flight, SQ879, was cancelled. It had been scheduled to depart Taipei for Singapore on Thursday evening. 

The SIA spokesperson encouraged customers to update their contact details via the “manage booking” function on its website or subscribe to a mobile notification service to receive updates to their flight status.

Typhoon Kong-rey also prompted Scoot, SIA’s low-cost subsidiary, to cancel three flights between Singapore and Japan that transit in Taipei. 

The flights are TR893, TR874 and TR875. 

“Scoot is contacting affected customers to re-accommodate them onto alternative flights, where available. Affected customers may also request for a full refund if they choose not to continue with their travel,” said a spokesperson in response to queries from CNA. 

The airline is monitoring the situation and will adjust its flight schedules as necessary, added the spokesperson. 

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall on Taiwan’s east coast on Thursday, causing its airports to cancel more than 300 international flights as well as all domestic flights. 

It is forecast to graze along the coast of China’s Fujian province on Friday. 

One death in Taiwan has been reported in relation to the typhoon.

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PM Wong congratulates Japan Prime Minister Ishiba

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SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has written to his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba to congratulate him on his appointment, said Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( MFA ) on Tuesday ( Oct 1 ).

Mr Ishiba, Japan’s former defence minister, won a close-fought contest last week to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ( LDP ). Japan’s congress confirmed previously on Tuesday the visit of the 67-year-old as prime minister.

In a letter to Mr Ishiba on Tuesday, Mr Wong said the success reflects the LDP’s trust in Mr Ishiba’s authority.

Mr Wong noted that both countries enjoy “warm, meaningful and longstanding” relationships and cooperate in many places, such as the economy and military.

” Our cooperation has expanded to emerging places like start-ups and creativity, green and electric change, and security co-operation”, said Mr Wong.

” We have even worked up in crisis situations. Our nations issued a joint declaration on supply chain resilience and made sure that vital travel lanes remained open during the COVID-19 crisis.

Additionally, Mr. Wong noted that Singapore and Japan work nicely in regional and international forums, with the two nations ‘ collaboration supported by a shared desire to “uphold the multilateral trading system and support the rules-based international get.”

” Singapore appreciates Japan’s major contributions to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Commission and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, as well as at the World Trade Organization and the United Nations.”

” As state representative for ASEAN-Japan relationships, Singapore is totally committed to deepening Japan’s assistance with ASEAN”, said Mr Wong.

Mr Wong added:” On a private statement, we appreciate the many links you have with Singapore, nurtured over many years of companionship. We can still remember our previous excursions to Singapore, and I recently had the opportunity to host you at a Meet-the-People gathering in my district in 2014.

” I look forward to working with you to enhance our bilateral ties even more,” says the president, “especially as we commemorate our 60th anniversary in 2026.”

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Singapore leaders congratulate Chinese President Xi on 75th anniversary of founding of People’s Republic of China

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In his notice to Mr. Xi, Mr. Wong claimed that China has made “great leaps” to become one of the world’s largest and most significant markets. ” During my excursions over the years, I have witnessed first-hand China’s remarkable progress in a range of fields, including remote revitalisation, the onlineContinue Reading

China halting foreign adoptions has ‘no impact’ on Singapore families: MSF

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The two MSF-appointed organizations are TUCH Community Services and Fei Yue Community Services, which facilitate the adoption of children from China.

The China Center for Children’s Welfare and Adoption (CCCWA ) has specific requirements for people in Singapore who want to adopt from China.

The student must be at least 30 years old if the person is a member of a social welfare organization in China, and the applicant must be under the age of 55.

Simply married Singaporean people who have been together for at least two years you choose one and the same. The candidates must have been married for at least five times if either candidate has recently divorced.

Applications that have been divorced more than twice are prohibited from adopting. &nbsp,

The candidates must not have more than five babies, and the applicant’s youngest child must be at least three years old.

Their annual household income per person, including the adopted youngster, must be at least US$ 10, 000- and their overall net assets should be at least US$ 80, 000.

The couple may have completed at least the senior high school level, which is the equivalent of GCE A-Levels, or have received technical skills training, which is the equivalent of an ITE document.

Both the partners needs to be in good health.

They are prohibited from having criminal records for offenses like drug or alcohol abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, violent crimes, or baby misuse.

At least 12 hours of training is required of these users by an approved implementation company.

They must give three letters of recommendation from their marriages, with the exception of adult children who are 18 years and older. Parents of younger children can get the words from the faculty of their kids. &nbsp,

No consent is needed from the child’s biological families, but the child may be below 18.

There are various requirements for adopters who want to adopt a child or baby who is related to them.

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SIA flights between Singapore and Osaka cancelled as Typhoon Shanshan approaches Japan

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SINGAPORE: Several&nbsp, Singapore Airlines ( SIA ) flights between Osaka and Singapore on Wednesday ( Aug 28 ) have been cancelled as a strong typhoon sweeps towards Japan.

Four planes departing from and to Kansai International Airport in Osaka were cancelled, according to a notice posted on SIA’s site.

The airlines are:

  • SQ620 from Singapore to Osaka at 8.30am
  • SQ621 from Osaka to Singapore at 5.25pm
  • SQ622 from Singapore to Osaka at 1.55pm
  • SQ623 from Osaka to Singapore at 11.25pm

“SIA will be contacting all impacted customers to tell them of the journey cancellation”, said the airport. &nbsp,

” Customers may ask to be re-accommodated on alternative flights, subject to couch presence, or get a full payment for the unused part of their solution”.

As it made its way northward in the southern Amami peninsula on Tuesday, Typhoon Shanshan poured heavy rains into Japan. &nbsp,

The Japan Meteorological Agency, or IM, issued a warning to residents of harmful locations, including the northern Shizuoka area, where it could experience heavy rain and possible landslides, as well as high waves that might strike the Amami region.

The storms, which racked up off 216kmh on Tuesday, is expected to wander towards the principal southern island of Kyushu after this year.

Japan Airlines cancelled 116 home flights on Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as six intercontinental flights.

Due to the storms, All Nippon Airways canceled 68 domestic airlines from Wednesday through Friday.

SIA planes to Tokyo were canceled earlier this month as a result of Typhoon Ampil. &nbsp,

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