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Migrant Workers’ Centre announces ex-gratia payout to deceased worker’s family following Tanjong Pagar site tragedy

After a tragic incident at a construction site, the Migrant Worker’s Centre (MWC) pledges ex-gratia financial assistance to the deceased worker’s family, spotlighting its crucial role in migrant workers’ welfare.

Hong Kong protest anthem removed from Spotify, iTunes

The Hong Kong protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” has been removed from Spotify and iTunes following the government’s legal action to ban its public performance. The song was criticized for promoting separatist ideas and was previously banned from schools.

Myanmar junta-backed media slams ‘rotten’ United Nations

Myanmar state media slams the United Nations as “rotten” and criticizes its attempts to establish dialogue between the junta and its opponents, while the UN struggles to provide aid to cyclone survivors.

Cambodia orders border search for Vietnam shooting suspects

Cambodian PM Hun Sen labels the recent gun attacks in Vietnam as “terrorist attacks” and orders armed forces to search border villages for suspects, while warning against offering them assistance. Vietnamese authorities have arrested 46 people so far.

Singapore’s key exports face an eighth consecutive month of decline despite post-pandemic recovery

Despite exiting the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore reports an eight-month consecutive decline in key exports. Both electronics and non-electronics face significant contraction, according to recent data from Enterprise Singapore.

Vast cyber espionage campaign linked to China: report

Google subsidiary Mandiant revealed that cyber attackers with ties to China are conducting a large-scale espionage campaign targeting government agencies worldwide. The campaign involves the compromise of computer defenses and the theft of sensitive information.

Japan raises age of consent from 13 to 16 years old

Japan raised its age of consent from 13 to 16, passing reforms to sex crime legislation that also address rape prosecution requirements and criminalize voyeurism.

Bill Gates to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where he will announce a US$50 million donation to support Chinese efforts against malaria and tuberculosis. Gates is among several Western business leaders visiting China since its Covid controls were relaxed.

Bank of Japan sticks to ultra-loose monetary policy

The Bank of Japan will maintain its loose monetary policy to boost economic growth, contrasting with global peers who are raising interest rates. The yen weakened against the dollar in response.

Vietnam’s power crisis hits local firms, foreign investors

Severe energy shortages in northern Vietnam, caused by heatwaves and drought, are disrupting businesses and may lead to relocation.