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China warns of hotter, longer heatwaves as climate change intensifies
BEIJING/SINGAPORE - China is facing hotter and longer heatwaves and more frequent and unpredictable heavy rain as a result of climate...
Jul 4, 20242 min read


Singapore aims to make it easier to prosecute money laundering cases
SINGAPORE - Singapore is seeking to make it easier for law enforcement to prosecute money laundering offences in the city-state, the...
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Analysis-Hong Kong commercial law hub allure damaged by foreign judges row, lawyers say
HONG KONG - The resignations of two British judges from China-ruled Hong Kong's highest court not only raise concerns about the rule of...
Jul 2, 20245 min read


Myanmar central bank denies UN report on weapons transactions
Myanmar's central bank denied a U.N. report that the country's military government can still access money and weapons for its war against...
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Analysis-Delhi airport roof collapse highlights Modi's infrastructure challenges
NEW DELHI - A roof collapse at New Delhi's main airport highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi's challenges to make India a global...
Jun 28, 20242 min read


Myanmar junta still able to access weapons and money overseas, says UN expert
WASHINGTON - International efforts to isolate Myanmar's ruling junta appear to have dented its ability to purchase new military equipment...
Jun 27, 20243 min read


AP means Amaravati, Polavaram, says CM Naidu
Amaravati, June 20 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, on Thursday visited Amaravati capital region to get first-hand...
Jun 20, 20243 min read


Explainer-What is China's panda diplomacy and how does it work?
BEIJING - During a visit to Australia this week, Chinese Premier Li Qiang made a classic goodwill gesture that boded well for relations...
Jun 19, 20243 min read


Analysis-Chinese outbound travel recovery lags due to costs, visa snags
BEIJING/SHANGHAI - A recovery in Chinese overseas travel from the COVID-19 pandemic is fading as rising costs and difficulties in...
Jun 17, 20243 min read


Singapore Airlines offers compensation for flight hit by turbulence
Singapore Airlines has sent compensation offers to passengers on a flight last month from London to Singapore that ran into severe...
Jun 11, 20243 min read


Singapore's new PM takes office pledging to lead his own way
SINGAPORE - Singapore's Lawrence Wong was sworn in on Wednesday as its fourth premier since independence, promising to lead the wealthy...
May 16, 20243 min read


Singapore's incoming PM makes minor cabinet reshuffle, seeks 'continuity and stability'
SINGAPORE - Singapore's incoming prime minister Lawrence Wong appointed a new deputy premier in a minor reshuffle of the cabinet on...
May 13, 20242 min read
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