Cautious Japan unlikely to introduce September school year start any time soon: Media, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan is unlikely to change its academic year to start in September rather than April in either 2020 or 2021, domestic media said on Thursday, despite calls for reform that advocates say would he
A TL;DR roundup of GE2020 Nomination Day: 9 things to know, Singapore News,Surprise candidates and unexpected deployments. Nomination Day (June 30) saw its fair share of curveballs thrown. And now that the dust has settled, here's what you need to know about what went down this morning. 1. The
Taiwan saw off China before and resolve to defend remains, president Tsai says, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan saw off China's military six decades ago when its forces bombarded offshore Taiwanese islands and that resolve to defend the homeland continues to this day, President Tsai Ing-wen told a vi
Absent with leave: Calls grow for BTS members to postpone or skip military service, Entertainment News,SEOUL – Calls are mounting within South Korea for members of megaband BTS to be granted alternatives or delays to mandatory military service, with some lawmakers and fans arguing they are doing ple
Bezos, Gates and Buffett still top Forbes list of world's super rich, World News,Jeff Bezos is still the world's richest person, ahead of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, according to the latest Forbes list of the ultra wealthy. But while things are largely stable up top in that ranking, Fac
North Korea trying to protect nuclear, missile capabilities: UN report, Asia News,UNITED NATIONS – North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes remain intact and the country is working to make sure those capabilities cannot be destroyed by any military strikes, according to a confiden
GE2020: Who's confirmed contesting where, Singapore News,Nomination for GE2020 was closed at 12pm. There are no walkovers this election, while there will be two three-cornered fights at Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC and Pioneer SMC. Who's contesting where? Take a look below. Aljunied GRC WP: Geral
WHO asks countries to increase surveillance for monkeypox, World News,About 200 confirmed and more than 100 suspected cases of Monkeypox have been detected so far outside of the countries where it usually spreads, a World Health Organisation official said on Thursday (May 26), urging countries to in
Most Japan firms want Suga out of power despite Olympics success, Asia News,TOKYO – A majority of Japanese firms want Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to lose office through general elections that must be held this year, frustrated with the lack of leadership in his handling of Covid-19 and its economi
Firefighters respond to fire at Clintons' home, World News,CHAPPAQUA , New York – Firefighters were called to put out a fire Wednesday (Jan 3) at the Chappaqua, New York, home of former President Bill Clinton and former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, police said. There were
Fast & Furious star John Cena apologises for calling Taiwan a country, Entertainment News,US wrestling superstar and actor John Cena apologised to Chinese fans on Tuesday (May 26) after calling Taiwan a country during an interview to promote his latest movie Fast & Furious 9. Speaking to Taiwane
