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Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese boats of ‘dangerous’ manoeuvres

The Philippine Coast Guard accused Chinese patrol vessels of dangerous obstruction in the South China Sea during a mission to assert territorial claims, risking collision. Similar incidents have occurred in the past.

IAEA chief reassures Fukushima residents on water release

UN nuclear watchdog meets Fukushima residents to address concerns over the planned release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The International Atomic Energy Agency assures compliance with global standards but acknowledges remaining concerns.

Torrential rains kill at least 15 in southwest China

Fifteen dead, four missing in Chongqing floods. Torrential rain causes floods and landslides, disrupting the lives of over 130,000 people in 19 districts. Extreme weather events continue in China.

“Fake Friend” scam hits 3,718 victims in Singapore, S$12 million lost

A significant surge in ‘fake friend’ call scams has been reported, with over 3,718 victims falling prey to this fraudulent activity since January. The losses have totalled more than S$12 million.

‘Love letters’ from death row: Singapore’s pre-execution photo shoots

Singapore death row inmates, such as Nazeri Lajim, are offered photo shoots shortly before their execution, providing families with last mementos, despite mixed feelings about the practice.

DHL Express partners with Linklaters to minimize carbon footprint through GoGreen Plus service

DHL Express has partnered with global law firm Linklaters to reduce carbon emissions using its GoGreen Plus service. The initiative uses sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for time-definite international shipments.

MAS records largest net loss of S$30.8 Billion amid strong Singapore dollar

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has posted a record net loss of S$30.8 billion due to a rise in the Singapore dollar, offsetting concerns over inflation but raising uncertainty over growth.

Crashed N. Korean spy satellite had ‘no military utility’: Seoul

South Korea finds North Korea’s spy satellite, crashed into the sea, to have “no military utility” as a reconnaissance satellite.

Dr Chee Soon Juan criticizes Singapore Parliament’s exoneration of ministers in state properties rental controversy

“The Parliamentary sitting that exonerated Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan was utterly unsatisfactory, raising more questions than it answered,” says Dr Chee Soon Juan, SDP’s Secretary General.

Only 165 CEOs of 413 firms with $500 million-equity in Singapore are citizens, reveals Finance Minister

Out of 413 firms with over $500 million shareholders’ equity in Singapore, just 165 are led by Singaporean CEOs, stirring debate over presidential candidacy criteria for private sector candidates. President aspirant George Goh the eligibility criteria may overlook the potential capabilities of candidates who have built successful companies from the ground up, as opposed to those who were placed in already profitable entities.