Shanghai kicks off plan to allow foreign-owned hospitals
SHANGHAI - Shanghai has kicked off a plan to allow the establishment in China of wholly foreign-owned hospitals in key ...
Mandatory speed limiters fitted only on about 50 lorries since Jan 2024: Shanmugam
Speed limiters improve safety by ensuring that these vehicles do not exceed the speed limit of 60kmh. Read more at ...
As South Korea's impeached president Yoon awaits fate, his party sees signs of revival
SEOUL - A prolonged period of uncertainty over the fate of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and the botched ...
West Ham appoint Graham Potter as manager
West Ham United have named former Chelsea manager Graham Potter as their new head coach to replace Julen Lopetegui on a ...
Climate change ‘showing its claws’ as disaster damage bill soars to $438b in 2024
Insured losses from such disasters – including deadly topical cyclones, floods and earthquakes – totalled US$140 billion ...
Singapore defender Jordan Emaviwe takes on new challenge with Chiangrai United
The 23-year-old central defender leaves Balestier Khalsa for the Thai League 1 club. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Huat couture: Best of home-grown brands for Chinese New Year outfits
Founded in 2022, womenswear brand Good Addition has become one to watch for its annual Chinese New Year collections. The 2025 ...
Autism-focused pre-schools to be opened in Malaysia nationwide, says DPM Zahid
The first autism-focused pre-school is set to begin operations in Melaka in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Cleaning company owner charged with various employment offences
Qin Xiaoxi, 30, was handed a total of 23 charges, including 20 for illegal labour importation. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Focus shifts to Tibet earthquake survivors as search called off
The temblor shook buildings as far away as Nepal and parts of India, and destroyed more than 3,600 houses. Read more at ...
Residents evacuated from 7 floors of Hougang HDB block after fire breaks out
SCDF said it was fighting the fire in a unit on the third floor of Block 971 Hougang Street 91. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
Sweden army to buy tanks for $2 billion from KNDS
HELSINKI - Sweden's army will buy tanks from German-French defence equipment maker KNDS for 22 billion Swedish crowns ($1.97 billion), the Nordic country's government said on Thursday. Read more at ...