Russia's Lavrov says West tried to 'politicise' G20 declaration, World News,NUSA DUA – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday (Nov 15) that Western countries had tried to \”politicise\” a joint declaration at the Group of 20 (G20) summit, accusing them pushing to include
New Asean chair Cambodia to keep pressure on Myanmar junta, Asia News,PHNOM PENH – Cambodia, the incoming chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), will push Myanmar's military rulers to open dialogue with its opponents, its foreign minister said on Thursday (Oct 28). Warning
UK PM Johnson will face contempt probe, reigniting leadership doubts, World News,LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a blow to his authority on Thursday (April 21) when lawmakers triggered an investigation into whether he had misled parliament and an influential former ally called
Taliban say female Afghan TV presenters must cover face on air, World News,KABUL — Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have asked television broadcasters to ensure that female presenters on local stations cover their faces when on air, an official said on Thursday (May 19). The move comes days after
Pound falls to 37-year low , Money News,LONDON — The pound on Friday (Sept 16) tumbled to a fresh 37-year low on the US dollar, and a 17-month trough on the euro, after weaker-than-expected figures of retail sales added to worries about the health of Britain's economy. The pound fell more than
South Korea prosecutors raid crypto exchanges, offices for Luna investigation, Asia News,SEOUL — South Korean prosecutors carried out search and seizure operations at local cryptocurrency exchanges and related offices, looking for evidence of illegal practice involved in the collapse of cryptocurren
Tear gas fired, scores wounded in Baghdad protest marking 2019 unrest, World News,BAGHDAD — Iraqi security forces fired tear gas and stun grenades on Saturday (Oct 1) to disperse stone-throwing protesters in clashes that wounded scores off Baghdad's Tahrir Square, where hundreds marked the anni
A new type of black gold in Nigeria: Used car tyres, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. IBADAN, Nigeria – In Nigeria, a country heavily reliant on revenues from
Thirst aid: Singapore pubs mix new cocktails for Trump-Kim summit, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – As Singapore prepares for a much-anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, its bars are offering cocktails featuring the Korean spirit, soju, to mark the even
Nigeria says it suspends Twitter days after president's post removed, World News,Nigeria said on Friday (June 4) it had indefinitely suspended Twitter's activities, two days after the social media giant removed a post from President Muhammadu Buhari that threatened to punish regional seces
Syed Saddiq's new youth party looks to 'unshackle' Malaysia from old politics, Malaysia News,One of Malaysia’s youngest lawmakers will start a youth-based party this month with the hope of changing a political landscape long dominated by “old hands” and money politics. Syed Saddiq Sye
Stung by criticism over Diana, Britain's royals show common touch, World News,LONDON/EDINBURGH – The day after his mother, Britain's longest serving monarch, died, King Charles and his wife Camilla surprised well-wishers gathered outside Buckingham Palace in London by getting out of their
Over 10,000 species risk extinction in Amazon, says landmark report, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. SAO PAULO/BOGOTA – More than 10,000 species of plants and
Thai police use water cannon against thousands of protesters, Asia News,BANGKOK: Thai police used water cannon yesterday against thousands of protesters marching to deliver a message to King Maha Vajiralongkorn to demand reforms to curb the powers of his monarchy and the removal of the government. I
'That's crazy': Kylie tops chart in 5 decades as Disco hits No.1, Entertainment News,LONDON – Australian singer Kylie Minogue made what she called a “crazy” slice of pop music history on Friday, becoming the first female artist to have number one albums in Britain across five decades
Tesla faces US criminal probe over self-driving claims, World News,Tesla Inc is under criminal investigation in the US over claims that the company's electric vehicles can drive themselves, three people familiar with the matter said. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) launched the previously un
Informal caregiving linked to sleep problems, Health News,For people who are in the workforce already, the added burden of unpaid caregiving for a family member or loved one may lead to insomnia and other sleep issues, according to a large study from Sweden. Researchers found that the likelihood of
Indonesia finds new Covid-19 cluster after cargo ship infections, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia reported a new cluster of 42 coronavirus infections among medical workers who treated 13 Filipino ship crew who were sick with Covid-19, and is tracing dozens of others, a government official said on Sund
Outrage at acquittals in rape cases sparks calls to fix Japanese law, Asia News,TOKYO – Ms Miyako Shirakawa was a 19-year-old college student when she was raped by an older man. She said that when the attack started, her mind went blank and she froze up. \”When I became aware, he was on top of me,\” s
Nun kneels in front of police to stop Myanmar violence, but in vain, Asia News,A nun went down on her knees in front of policemen in a northern Myanmar town and pleaded with them to stop shooting protesters agitating against last month’s coup. Ultimately, however, she did not succeed. A video showed
DPM Lawrence Wong: FTX case has raised 'serious allegations', Singapore News,SINGAPORE — The collapse of crypto exchange FTX has raised \”very serious allegations that amount to potential fraud\”, Singapore's finance minister and deputy prime minister said on Thursday (Nov 17). Lawrence
US lawmakers arrive in Taiwan with China tensions simmering, World News,TAIPEI/WASHINGTON – A delegation of US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Sunday (Aug 14) for a two-day trip during which they will meet President Tsai Ing-wen, the second high-level group to visit while there are military tensions
Netflix declines to flag up to viewers that The Crown is fiction, Entertainment News,LONDON – US streaming platform Netflix has rejected a call from Britain's culture minister to add disclaimers at the start of episodes of its hit series The Crown to make clear that it is a work of fiction, sev
Scientific advisers urge detailed plans from COP26, not just climate pledges, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. LONDON – Thirty eight scientific advisers to gov
Here's everything Apple announced: MacBook Air, CarPlay updates, M2 chip, Digital News,Apple Inc on Monday (June 6) launched a software update to its iPhones, unveiled a buy now pay later service and introduced a MacBook Air powered with its latest M2 chip. At the Worldwide Developers Conferenc
China rolls out first inhalable Covid-19 vaccine, China News,SHANGHAI – In what is believed to be a world first, China's commerical capital of Shanghai this week introduced a new type of Covid-19 vaccine that is inhaled rather than administered via injection. Chinese regulators approved the vac
Japanese biotech firm uses tiny worms in test for pancreatic cancer, Asia News,TOKYO — A Japanese biotech firm says it has developed the world's first early screening test for pancreatic cancer, using the powerful noses of tiny worms. Hirotsu Bio Science this month launched its N-Nose plus Panc
Two killed in Mandalay city in bloodiest day of Myanmar protests, Asia News,Two people were killed in Myanmar’s second city Mandalay on Saturday (Feb 20) when police and soldiers fired to disperse protests against a Feb 1 military coup, emergency workers said, the bloodiest day in more than two week
Lego collector recreates Vietnam street scenes in miniature, Asia News,HO CHI MINH CITY – In a room crammed from ceiling to floor with boxes, cabinets and drawers of Lego bricks, Hoang Dang intently builds a bright blue, yellow and red fishing boat with a Vietnamese flag and eyes at its prow. The in
Lost in the Mediterranean, a starving grey whale must find his way home soon, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. A young grey whale lost in the Mediterranean, th
US Uighur Bill's threat to surveillance economy puts China on offensive, World News,WASHINGTON – China reacted angrily to President Donald Trump's approval of legislation supporting Hong Kong protesters last month, but movement on another congressional Bill, backing Uighur Muslims in China
Businesses in Bangkok tourist hotspot anxiously waiting for visitors' return, Asia News,BANGKOK – Bangkok's once bustling Khaosan Road has been a shadow of its former self since the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, but business owners are hoping Thailand's reopening to tour
Philippines Duterte urges vaccine uptake after missing targets, Asia News,Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appealed to the public on Wednesday (June 2) to get vaccinated against Covid-19, after data showed the government was far behind its immunisation targets as it battles one of Asia's wo
Rights group urges Thailand not to return Saudi woman fleeing family, Asia News,BANGKOK/DUBAI – A human rights group urged Thai authorities on Monday to halt plans to deport an 18-year-old Saudi woman who says she is fleeing abuse from her family and fears they will kill her if she is returned home.
Controversial church says mother of suspect who shot Shinzo Abe is a member, Asia News,The mother of the man arrested for the killing of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe is a member of the Unification Church, the head of its Japanese arm said on Monday (July 11) Tetsuya Yamagami, an unemplo
Dutch teen on space flight told Bezos he had never ordered from Amazon, World News,AMSTERDAM – The Dutch teenager who became the world's youngest space traveller this week surprised billionaire Jeff Bezos on the flight by telling him he'd never ordered anything on Amazon.com. Oliver Daemen
At least 8 dead after boat capsizes in southern Indian state: Official , Asia News,NEW DELHI – At least eight people died on Sunday and 25 were missing after a boat capsized in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, an official at the state's disaster management authority said. The touris
'Age is no obstacle': Egyptian swimmer still a champion at 76, World News,CAIRO – If dedication alone was a passport to glory, 76-year-old Egyptian swimmer Nagwa Yousef Ghorab would have won capfuls of medals by now. She first took to the pool at age four and became her country's unde
Why House of the Dragon separated the older and younger actors for Alicent and Rhaenyra, Entertainment News,When audiences tune into HBO Max's Game of Thrones spin-off The House of the Dragon on Sunday (Sept 25), there will be a few changes. The two actors, Emily Carey and Milly Alcock, who por
This 'psychic' cat will be predicting the winners and losers of World Cup 2018, World News,ST PETERSBURG, Russia – Like many soccer fans trying to predict the results of the World Cup, Achilles is busy studying the teams heading to Russia this month for the sport's biggest global show
High demand for Squid Game tracksuits cheers South Korea's struggling garment sector, Asia News,SEOUL – The \”Made in Korea\” green tracksuits and pink jumpsuits worn by characters in Netflix's global hit Squid Game have proven a pre-Halloween bright spot for a South Korean garment industry
Learning in a pandemic: An online education executive shares tips, Lifestyle News,NEW YORK – In the darkest moments of the past year, Stephanie Dua, co-founder and president of HOMER, a New York City-based online learning program, turned to early lessons on hard work and optimism she learned on her
Hong Kong robots help autistic children boost social skills, China News,A Hong Kong professor has developed an educational programme using role-playing robots to help children with autism improve their social skills, part of an initiative adopted by non-profit groups and schools. The programme, Robo
Benedict Cumberbatch returns for 'riot' in multiverse Dr Strange, Entertainment News,LONDON – Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch reprises his superhero role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, in the hotly-anticipated sequel which has fans guessing which Marvel characters might
UN says Reuters report on Myanmar massacre 'alarming,' need for investigation, Asia News,UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations on Friday described the details of a Reuters investigation into the killing of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar as \”alarming\” and said it showed the need for a thorough p
Indian cities urged to develop heat action plans as temperatures soar, Asia News,BANGKOK – More Indian cities need to implement heat action plans that include text-message alerts and cooling stations, to minimise deaths and illnesses related to rising temperatures, climate change experts and human r
H&M machine knits shoppers' old jumpers into new ones on the spot, World News,STOCKHOLM – Shoppers at H&M in Stockholm will be able to watch their old jumpers be knitted in to a new sweater or scarf on the spot as the world’s second-biggest fashion retailer looks for new ways to encourage i
Huawei tests smartphone with own operating system, possibly for sale this year, Digital News,SHANGHAI – Huawei Technologies Co is testing a smartphone equipped with Hongmeng, the company's self-developed operating system, which could potentially go on sale by the end of this year, Chinese state
Facebook removes more Russia posts claiming children's hospital bombing a hoax, Digital News,JERUSALEM – Facebook on Wednesday (March 16) removed official Russian posts that falsely claimed reports of Russia bombing a children's hospital in Ukraine were a hoax, a company spokesperson said,
Daily roundup: I try $2 Daiso beauty products – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. I try $2 Daiso beauty products and these items are definitely going into my makeup stash To find out if there's a difference between expensive versus
Philippine police draw flak for plan to monitor social media on quarantine, Digital News,MANILA – Philippine police drew criticism from netizens and activists on Sunday for a plan to monitor social media to enforce quarantine rules, with critics accusing the authorities of authoritarianism and doubl
Malaysian team turns pineapple waste into disposable drone parts, Malaysia News,BANGI, MALAYSIA – Malaysian researchers have developed a method to transform the fibre found in normally discarded pineapple leaves to make a strong material that can be used to build the frames for unmanned aircraft, or
A sick couple rushed to marry in UK Covid ward. Now they have a second chance, World News,MILTON KEYNES, England – British couple Elizabeth Kerr and Simon O’Brien had been planning to marry in June. Then Covid-19 struck. Both contracted the disease and were rushed to Milton Keynes University Hospita
Meta, Google, Twitter vow to fight fake news better as EU gets tougher, Digital News,BRUSSELS — Meta, Alphabet unit Google, Twitter and Microsoft agreed on Thursday (June 16) to take a tougher line against disinformation under an updated EU code of practice that could hit them with hefty fines if th
Risk of type 2 diabetes rises after Covid-19; organ transplant from donors who had Covid-19 likely safe, World News,The following is a summary of some recent studies on Covid-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer re
1 dead as building collapses at Curtin University campus in Australia: Media, World News,SYDNEY – One person died on Tuesday (Oct 13) after part of a building collapsed at a Curtin University campus in Western Australia, with images online also showing a glass ceiling under construction had crashed.
Sri Lankan security forces raid protest camp as new leaders sworn in, Asia News,COLOMBO – Sri Lankan security forces raided and partially cleared a protest camp occupying government grounds in Colombo early on Friday (July 22), fuelling fears that President Ranil Wickremesinghe had launched a crackd
Eternals movie, boasting a diverse cast and Marvel's first deaf role, premieres, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Actors Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek brought Hollywood glamour to the world premiere of Marvel Studios' latest comic book adaptation, Eternals, on Monday (Oct 18). Directed by
Indonesian lawmaker calls for probe into deaths of hundreds of election staff, Asia News,JAKARTA – A top Indonesian lawmaker has demanded a parliamentary inquiry into the deaths of more than 500 officials during last month's elections, most of them linked to fatigue-related illnesses in gruelli
Ed Sheeran and BTS the big winners as MTV Europe Music Awards returns to live format, Entertainment News,BUDAPEST – English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran won best artist and best song for Bad Habits, while K-pop stars BTS snatched four awards at MTV's Europe Music Awards, which returned as an in
Myanmar's Suu Kyi tired, seeks less court time over 'strained health': Lawyer, Asia News,Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday (Oct 4) asked a judge to reduce the frequency of her court hearings due to strained health, her lawyer said, but assured the public
Punching against Parkinson's disease, a boxing granny fights for her health, World News,ANTALYA, TURKEY – Donning shiny gloves and purple sneakers, 75-year-old Nancy Van Der Stracten hops into the boxing ring and starts punching in a fight against severe symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Si
Microsoft in talks to acquire Discord for more than $13b: Bloomberg News, Digital News,Microsoft Corp is in talks to buy messaging platform Discord Inc for more than $10 billion (S$13 billion), Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Discord has reached out to potential buye
Beauty queen takes Myanmar's democratic fight to international stage, Asia News,BANGKOK – Myanmar model Han Lay did not win last week’s Miss Grand International beauty pageant, but she’ll be remembered as one of its most impassioned contestants. The 22-year-old made heads turn in Thailand on Sa
As New York reopens, a $1,400-per-cut hair salon has waitlist of 1,200, World News,NEW YORK – Masks, gloves and temperature checks became standard protocol before a US$1,000 (S$1,400) haircut at the posh Julien Farel salon on Monday, as New York advanced to a new stage in its Covid-19 reopening. Top
Move over candy bars, New York vending machine now selling NFT art, Digital News,NEW YORK – Digital art collecting platform Neon has launched the first in-person non-fungible token (NFT) vending machine in New York City, aiming to make online art pieces as easily available as soda or a candy bar. Th
US, South Korea seen resuming major military drills as North Korea tensions rise, Asia News,SEOUL – Joint South Korean and US military drills set to kick off next month could for the first time in years include more weaponry and troops, as well as more aggressive messaging as tensions with North Kor
A Nobel for Thunberg? In the age of climate change and virus, it is possible, World News,This year's Nobel Peace Prize could go to green campaigner Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement to highlight the link between environmental damage and the threat to peace and security, experts
Sleeping on the floor – SEA Games off to horror-show start for football players, Asia News,MANILA – Football players sleeping on the floor or stranded at the airport, transport hiccups and handwritten fixture lists, not enough drinking water and food unfit for athletes – the Philippines' hostin
Ex-minister dies of Covid as Japan closes to foreigners, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan on Monday (Dec 28) detected a coronavirus variant found in South Africa, the government said, the first such discovery in a nation that has already identified more than a dozen cases of another variant that is spreading
'Captain Marvel' stars roll out female-led action flick in London, Entertainment News,LONDON – Marvel Studios brought its first female-led superhero movie to London on Wednesday, where the stars of Captain Marvel said they hoped to inspire with a different kind of action flick. Oscar winne
In highly vaccinated Singapore, masks may be last virus curb to go, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore, one of the world's most vaccinated countries, is likely to stick to its mask mandate for some more time, according to its foreign minister, as the city-state cautiously reopens its borders
German sniffer dogs detect Covid-19 with 94% accuracy, World News,HANOVER, Germany – A German veterinary clinic has trained sniffer dogs to detect the novel coronavirus in human saliva samples with 94 per cent accuracy. The dogs are conditioned to scent out the “corona odour” that comes from cells i
US military carries out air strike in Syria on Iran-linked targets, World News,WASHINGTON – The US military said it carried out air strikes on Tuesday (Aug 23) in Syria's Deir al-Zor against facilities used by groups affiliated with Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). The strik
US editor Nathan Maung says he was tortured by Myanmar junta while detained, World News,June 27 – Myanmar security forces punched, slapped and beat a US journalist and kept him blindfolded for more than a week of interrogation, he said after being deported to the United States following over three m
Daredevil divers plunge from Bosnian bridge in centuries-old tradition, World News,MOSTAR, Bosnia – Divers hurled themselves from a 24-metre (79-ft) high Ottoman-era bridge in the Bosnian town of Mostar on Sunday, staging a centuries-old contest even though the Covid-19 pandemic prevented many visit
Young Egyptian finds fortune in scorpions, World News,CAIRO – Several years ago, a young Egyptian man abandoned his degree in archaeology to hunt scorpions in the country’s deserts and shores, extracting their venom for medicinal use. At just 25 years old, Mohamed Hamdy Boshta is now the owner of th
Thai police clash with protesters as thousands hold anti-government rally, Asia News,BANGKOK – Police in Thailand fired tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse protesters who took to the streets of Bangkok on Tuesday (Aug 10) amid anger over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic by
Citibank Rewards Card review: Is this the best card for shopaholics?, Money News,The Citibank Rewards Card is one of the more attractive credit cards in Singapore for shopaholics, offering 10x rewards points (or $1 = four miles) when you shop online (excluding travel-related transactions). You can u
British policeman suspended after video shows him kneeling on black suspect's neck, World News,LONDON – London's police force suspended an officer on Friday (July 17) after video footage emerged of him appearing to kneel on the head and neck of a Black man they had detained who cried out,
Impossible Foods to roll out meatless pork in Hong Kong, Singapore, US, China News,HONG KONG – Impossible Foods is rolling out its meatless pork product in Hong Kong in October and Singapore later in the year as it tries to bolster its footprint in the fast-growing plant-based food space. The Califo
Malaysia's Top Glove reports death of worker due to Covid-19, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp has reported that a worker died on Saturday (Dec 12) due to Covid-19, the first death since the outbreak at its dormitories and factories in October. The world’s largest glove ma
NFT marketplace Cent suspends most sales, citing 'rampant' fakes and plagiarism, Digital News,LONDON – The platform which sold an NFT of Jack Dorsey's first tweet for US$2.9 million (S$3.91 million) has halted most transactions because people were selling tokens of content that did no
Nicole Kidman gets quarantine exemption by Hong Kong for TV series: Reports, Entertainment News,HONG KONG – As Hong Kong braces for more draconian Covid-19 travel restrictions to take effect from midnight Thursday (Aug 19), Australian actor Nicole Kidman received an exemption from the government to
Vietnamese man with 5-metre hair says lifelong grow-out is divine calling, Asia News,DONG HOA, Vietnam – While coronavirus lockdowns caused many men across the world to grow their hair longer than usual, none compare with Vietnam’s Nguyen Van Chien who has gone almost 80 years without a trim. The 92
Sri Lanka PM not alerted to warning of attack because of feud: Minister, Asia News,COLOMBO – A rift between Sri Lanka's president and prime minister, which sparked a crisis last year, came under scrutiny on Monday a day after a series of deadly bomb blasts, with questions over how the governmen
Wildlife traffickers creeping back as Covid-19 restrictions ease: UN report, Asia News,SINGAPORE – After a drastic reduction in wildlife trafficking during the coronavirus pandemic, authorities in Southeast Asia must act swiftly to stop smugglers getting back in business once border controls are rel
Plastic piles up in Thailand as coronavirus pandemic efforts sideline pollution fight, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand began the year with a ban on single-use plastic bags that Bangkok office worker Nicha Singhanoi hoped would cut back the waste that puts her country among the world's top five cho
Global coronavirus cases rise by single-day record of half a million, World News,NEW YORK – Global coronavirus cases rose by more than 500,000 for the first time on Wednesday (Oct 28), a record one-day increase as countries across the Northern Hemisphere reported daily spikes. Global daily Covid-19
Twitter has spoken: Elon Musk should sell 10% of his Tesla stock, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk should sell about 10 per cent of his Tesla stock, according to 57.9 per cent of people who voted on his Twitter poll asking users of the social media network whether he should offlo
South Korea's Yoon suggests 'audacious' economic plan if North Korea abandons nukes, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's new president, Yoon Suk-yeol, said on Tuesday (May 10) that North Korea's weapons programmes pose a threat but that he is ready to provide an \”audacious\” econ
As Japan reboots 44-year-old nuclear reactor, experts sound alarm, Asia News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. TOKYO – The head of a major inquiry into Japan's nuclea
US tourist killed on remote Indian island barred to visitors, Asia News,PORT BLAIR – An American visitor to one of the islands in India's remote Andaman and Nicobar chain has been killed by a community of hunter-gatherers who live there isolated from the outside world, two police officials said
Chinese movie star pleads not guilty to sexual assault in Australia, World News,SYDNEY – Chinese movie actor Gao Yunxiang and a producer pleaded not guilty in an Australian court on Friday (Jan 25) to charges of sexual assault, setting the course for a trial later this year, a court official said. G
Instagram denies shutting down account featuring gay Muslim comic strip, Asia News,JAKARTA – An Instagram account displaying comic strips depicting the struggles faced by gay Muslim men was removed on Wednesday after authorities labelled it \”pornographic\” and threatened to block the platform. Indone
S. Korean birth rate world's lowest in struggle for balance: UN report, Asia News,South Korea has the world's lowest birth rate, according to a United Nations report released on Tuesday, as women in Asia's fourth-largest economy struggle to achieve a balance between work and other lif
Hong Kong's financial sector faces talent crunch as expats head for the exit, China News,HONG KONG – Late last year, Tania Sibree quit her well-paid job as a financial services lawyer in Hong Kong and returned to Australia rather than live a moment longer with the city's strict coronavirus
Security forces tear gas students defying Iran protest ultimatum, World News,DUBAI – Protests in Iran entered a more violent phase on Sunday (Oct 30) as students, who defied an ultimatum by the Revolutionary Guards and a warning from the president, were met with tear gas and gunfire from security fo
Marina Bay beckons as Singapore gears up for 'Davos in Asia', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Once part of daily life for Singapore, conferences in the era of Covid-19 are a meticulously planned operation in the global business hub, which is due to host ‘Davos in Asia” in May. After safety mars
Pakistani man suspected of shooting baby daughter because he wanted first-born to be boy, Asia News,LAHORE, Pakistan – Police in Pakistan are hunting for a man suspected of shooting dead his seven-day-old baby girl because he wanted his first-born to be a boy. The baby named Jannat, which means heav
High-tech Japan uses AI in composing song to welcome Pope Francis, Digital News,Few aspects of life escape the high-tech touch in cutting-edge Japan, including an official song written to welcome Pope Francis when he visits the country from Saturday (Nov 23). Written by Mr Jun Inoue, the song, \”Prot
