‘Pragmatic move’: Taipei, Manila strengthen people-to-people ties amid China tensions

TAIPEI – Filipino economist Jennifer Umlas is thrilled to soon be going on a holiday to Taiwan, home of her teenage TV obsession – Taiwanese idol drama Meteor Garden (2001).  The 37-year-old... Read more »

Youth in Singapore want to make a positive impact and ready to take road less travelled: David Neo

SINGAPORE – Young people in Singapore have indicated that they aspire to make a positive impact and want a society that celebrates non-traditional success, encourages risk-taking and embraces failure. They also want... Read more »

Chinese teachers play important role in passing on values and culture: PM Wong

SINGAPORE – Chinese teachers play an important role in Singapore, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, as the language is not just a communication tool but also a means of passing on values... Read more »

From engineering sector to traditional baker: How a Singaporean built a life in a French village

“Stunning, traditional, authentic” – that is how some visitors describe the bread at Le Fournil de Saint-Robert, a small bakery in a south-western French village. Local residents and travellers alike are reportedly... Read more »

Officer admits to accepting bribes from inmate to smuggle lewd photos and drugs into Changi Prison

SINGAPORE: A prison officer pleaded guilty on Friday (Sep 5) to accepting bribes from an inmate in exchange for smuggling in prohibited goods, including lewd photos and drugs. Mohammad Asri Abd Rahim,... Read more »

Opening of 15th Parliament: MPs give their take on pressing concerns of the day

SINGAPORE – Parliament opened on Sept 5 with the President’s Address. In his speech, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam outlined the Government’s priorities for the new term amid an uncertain geopolitical environment. The 15th... Read more »

Thailand’s Anutin Charnvirakul: From cannabis crusader to prime minister

BANGKOK – Mr Anutin Charnvirakul waited just hours after the June leak of a phone call that would bring down Thailand’s prime minister before kicking into higher gear his manoeuvring to take... Read more »

Enhanced internship, higher starting pay among recommendations to draw architectural, engineering talent

SINGAPORE: A task force for architectural and engineering consultants has proposed enhanced internships with higher starting salaries and dedicated mentors, among a list of 11 recommendations to drive talent to the built... Read more »

Pizza restaurant owner in South Korea stabs 3 people to death over alleged renovation dispute

3 dead following stabbing in pizza restaurant in Seoul On Wednesday (3 Sept), a stabbing incident at a pizza restaurant in the Korean capital of Seoul left three people dead. The conflict... Read more »

Analysis:Google ruling shows how tech can outpace antitrust enforcement

The rapid pace of development in the world of tech, particularly in AI, spurred a judge’s cautious approach to curbing Google’s online search monopoly, revealing a hurdle for U.S. antitrust enforcers’ efforts... Read more »