China says in 'close' contact with US as tariff threat looms

Beijing and Washington are keeping in “close” contact over a potential phase-one…

Singapore defends misinformation law after criticism

Singapore has defended a controversial new law against misinformation that it has…

Taiwan probes massive visa scams involving Chinese visitors

Taiwanese prosecutors have launched an investigation into travel agencies and civil groups…

Investment manager opines poverty & retirement problems should not be conflated with 99-yr leasehold policy; other experts disagree

The public should not conflate problems pertaining to poverty and retirement with…

Give.Asia refuses use of fundraising platform for non-profit's event with politicians

Non-profit Happy People Helping People (HPHP) invited politicians to join in their…

Singapore public housing policy: Comparing amendment proposals from WP, SDP & FOSG

In March 2017, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said that not all…

Blood donors urgently needed – Type O, A, and B national blood stock at critical levels

Singapore Red Cross (SRC) and Health Sciences Authority (HSA) are calling for…

Chinese businesses boost self-reliance as trade war rolls on

by Poornima WEERASEKARA and Sebastien RICCI Whether Beijing and Washington reach a…

Singapore's unemployment rate up but jobs grow by 3 times in 3Q; Teo says due to applicants take longer to land job

The Manpower Ministry (MOM) released a report today (12 Dec) revealing that…

Myanmar's Suu Kyi rejects genocide claims at top UN court

by Danny KEMP and Jan HENNOP Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu…