Intensified crackdown on errant on-road cyclists in Singapore: 26 fines issued

Singapore’s Traffic Police and Land Transport Authority issued 26 fines during an enforcement operation targeting errant cyclists, reinforcing adherence to cycling rules for the safety of all road users.

Big power disputes in spotlight at Southeast Asia security meet

Top diplomats from the US, China, and Russia attended a security meeting with Southeast Asian foreign ministers.

Thai parliament to hold another PM vote after reformist candidate falls short

Thailand’s parliament will hold a second vote for the new prime minister on 19 July after pro-royalist lawmakers blocked frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid.

Indonesian president warns ASEAN ‘can’t be proxy’ of any country

Indonesian President Joko Widodo stresses that ASEAN should not become a proxy for other countries amidst rising US-China tensions.

Singapore economy teeters on brink of technical recession despite slight uptick in growth

Singapore’s economy narrowly evades a technical recession, with a slender 0.7% growth in Q2 2023 amid widespread sector contractions and a struggling manufacturing industry.

Ong Beng Seng: The F1 magnate caught in a corruption probe

Singaporean billionaire and F1 tycoon, Ong Beng Seng, faces a corruption probe involving the country’s transport minister, thrusting him back into a whirlwind of controversy and scrutiny.

US arrests former head of bankrupt crypto platform Celsius

Former Celsius Network CEO Alexander Mashinsky has been arrested on fraud charges after the cryptocurrency platform filed for bankruptcy.

Solomon Islands says China police pact not a ‘threat’

Solomon Islands defends its policing pact with China, stating it poses no threat and urges respect for sovereignty.

India announces new French fighter jet deal as Modi visits Paris

India announces new multi-billion-dollar deal for French fighter jets and submarines during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Paris.

Swiss parliament starts Credit Suisse takeover probe

Switzerland’s parliament has launched an inquiry into the government-orchestrated takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS.