Centrist Nasralla takes slim lead in Honduran presidential election plagued by delays as Trump alleges fraud

TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 2 – Salvador Nasralla, of the centrist Liberal Party, on Tuesday took a razor-thin lead in Honduras’ presidential election over Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate backed by U.S. President Donald... Read more »

Singapore factory activity rises in November amid mixed regional performance

The S&P Global Asean Manufacturing PMI hits the third-highest on record, while East Asian economies remain in contraction territory [SINGAPORE] The city-state’s overall factory activity in November rose for the fourth consecutive... Read more »

PhD student who attempted to rape ex-housemate gets jail and caning

SINGAPORE: A PhD student who attempted to rape his former housemate after his repeated advances were rejected was sentenced to jail and caning on Monday (Dec 1). Gao Xiong, a 31-year-old Chinese... Read more »

Sale of bungalow, death of widow close chapter on cheating case involving ex-tour guide Yang Yin

SINGAPORE – A sprawling bungalow that a former China tour guide nearly hustled from its elderly owner was sold for $13 million less than the original asking price. The sale of the... Read more »

Singapore to open embassy in Mexico City in 2026 as part of deepening ties

The first on international development cooperation will allow both countries to promote economic and social development in developing countries [MEXICO CITY] Singapore will open an embassy in Mexico City in 2026, reflecting... Read more »

How SMEs embrace digital tools and innovation for success

When Lasalle College of the Arts began thinking about how to inspire Singapore’s next generation of creatives, it did not want a slick marketing pitch. It wanted something honest – and rooted... Read more »

The US helped with the Singapore ‘miracle’. Now, it’s calling in the favour, says Trump’s new envoy Anjani Sinha

The levies are part of the US president’s aggressive “reciprocal” tariffs imposed on about 90 nations, with rates as high as 50% on some partners [AUSTIN] The United States is calling in... Read more »

Brother sexually abused sister for over 10 years from when she was 7 and he was 13, gets jail

SINGAPORE: A boy sexually abused his sister, who was six years his junior, over 10 years from when she was seven. It was only in 2023 that the girl confided in her... Read more »

The US helped with the S’pore ‘miracle’. Now, it’s calling in the favour, says Trump’s new envoy Anjani Sinha

The levies are part of the US president’s aggressive “reciprocal” tariffs imposed on about 90 nations, with rates as high as 50% on some partners [AUSTIN] The United States is calling in... Read more »

Sheng Siong’s Orchard outlet marks its next big ambition

Sheng Siong is continuing to build its billion-dollar empire—but it’s no longer solely focused on the heartlands Sheng Siong is quietly reinventing itself. For decades, the supermarket chain, known for its no-frills... Read more »