Asia
Wanted Man Subdued at Tiong Bahru Plaza After Struggling With Police, Vape Also Found
SINGAPORE — A 32-year-old man wanted for drug-related offences was arrested after allegedly struggling with police officers during a routine patrol near…
Category: Asia
Business
Singapore Workers Question Timing of Political Pay Hikes as Living Costs and Job Fears Rise
SINGAPORE — Workers are questioning whether now is the right time to raise the salaries of Singapore’s political officeholders and Members of…
Hong Kong
259 NEW CHARGES AFTER HONG KONG’S DEADLIEST FIRE—What Went Wrong At Wang Fuk Court?
HONG KONG — Nearly 10 months after the devastating Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po killed 168 people, Hong Kong authorities…
Entertainment
Singapore’s $560,000 Aid Package Arrives in Nepal as Flood Death Toll Nears 1,400
KATHMANDU — Singapore’s humanitarian assistance package worth about $560,000 has arrived in Nepal as the country battles the devastating aftermath of catastrophic…
Business
PRITAM SINGH BACKS S$18,500 MP ALLOWANCE—BUT CHALLENGES SINGAPORE’S MINISTERIAL PAY FORMULA: What Comes Next?
SINGAPORE — Workers’ Party (WP) secretary-general Pritam Singh has backed Singapore’s decision to raise Members of Parliament’s monthly allowances, while challenging the…
Entertainment
Taiwanese Star Austin Lin Returns to Singapore, Says He Wants to Slow Down and Recharge in 2027 After a Nonstop Year
SINGAPORE — Taiwanese actor-singer Austin Lin has spent much of 2026 working and filming overseas, but after what he describes as a…
Business
CEO Who Spent S$468K on Girlfriend Loses Court Battle After Breakup, Judge Rules Most Payments Were Gifts
SINGAPORE — A chief executive who spent more than S$468,000 on his former girlfriend during their relationship has lost his attempt to…
Philippines
KINUYOG NG SANGKATERBANG BUBUYOG: Lalaki, Nagtakbo Sa Highway Sa Camarines Sur — Ano Ang Nangyari?
SAN FERNANDO, CAMARINES SUR — Nauwi sa isang nakakatakot na insidente ang paglilinis sa gilid ng highway matapos kuyugin ng maraming bubuyog…
Business
Xi’s India Visit Could Thaw China Ties — But Deep Suspicion Still Threatens Billions in Business
NEW DELHI/BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to India could mark the most significant diplomatic breakthrough between Asia’s two biggest…
Business
Samsung Says ‘Welcome to Foldables’ as Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo Threatens Its Longtime Dominance
SEOUL — Samsung is welcoming Apple to the foldable smartphone market — but behind the friendly message is a growing battle for…