Singapore part of five-nation ASEAN bid for 2034 World Cup, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Over two decades after the idea of a joint Asean bid for the World Cup was first mooted, the project has been given a fresh lease of life with Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn a
Covid-19 vaccine: Appointments at some vaccination centres double on first day of accelerated programme, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – When he heard more vaccination slots would be made available, Wren Chee, 21, immediately moved his vaccination appointment forward by about two weeks. Chee, who is wait
Daily roundup: Florence Kwok 'overprotects' self for flight amid coronavirus fears – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Actress Florence Kwok dons shower cap, goggles, poncho for flight to Malaysia amid coronavirus fears Preven
Stray Kids announces February tour date for Singapore, Entertainment News,After the last two years of drought, concert season is once again upon us! The latest announcement comes from Stray Kids: the K-pop octet is coming to Singapore on Feb 5, 2023 as part of their Maniac World Tour. [embed]https:/
Death of 'Mr Big' stirs memories of Singapore's gangland past, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Early one October morning in 1969, Singapore police officers found the body of a man dumped in a storm drain. He had been stabbed to death, police said, in what became one of the country's m
Orchard Road busking restrictions: Itaewon incident is reminder that public safety cannot be taken for granted, says police, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Very large crowds are expected in Orchard Road during the year-end festive celebrations and public safety cannot be taken for granted, the police sa
Myanmar reporters, activists arrested in Thailand, Asia News,Three reporters and two activists from Myanmar have been arrested in Thailand for illegal entry and face possible deportation, the reporters' news organisation and local police said on Tuesday (May 11). Broadcaster DVB (Democratic Voi
Thailand plans extra security measures at 'world famous' cave: PM, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's prime minister said on Tuesday extra precautions would have be implemented to safeguard tourists who want to visit a cave where 12 boys and their football coach were trapped for more than
A year after taboo on Thai king broken, 103 face jail for royal insult, Asia News,BANGKOK – In the year since making an unprecedented, taboo-breaking speech openly calling for discussion on the role of Thailand's powerful king, human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa has spent months in jail, charged w
