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Singapore and South Korea mark 50 years of friendship; what do South Koreans think and love about Singapore?

April 6, 2025
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Myanmar quake toll crosses 1,600 as foreign rescue teams arrive

March 30, 2025
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South Korea: Where the government plays Cupid but singles refuse to be couples

March 29, 2025
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Local words recognised: Alamak, kaya toast, tapau, and nasi lemak made their way to the Oxford English Dictionary

March 29, 2025
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Messi magic in Asia: Argentina football team to come to Singapore and India

March 27, 2025
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Singapore and three other regions in Apac solidify their role as global capital powerhouses

March 27, 2025
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AI boom fuels record data centre loans in Southeast Asia amid US-China tensions

March 24, 2025
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Malaysia and Indonesia betting on carbon capture as a climate strategy

March 22, 2025
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Hong Kong Disneyland expands with a new Pixar-themed zone: What to expect?

March 21, 2025
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Chinese woman asks for $6,800 for undervalued chores, divorce court gives her 5 times more

March 21, 2025
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Japan’s tourism boom at risk as staff shortage threatens 2030 target—Can foreign workers fill the gap?

March 21, 2025
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Japan’s love motel turned funeral home sparks fierce debate on declining birth rate and ageing population

March 21, 2025
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Breaking barriers: The Filipina who became the first woman to graduate from Harvard Law School

March 19, 2025
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South Korea’s Supreme Court issues groundbreaking ruling, redefining ‘business and workplace’ under Labour Standards Act

March 19, 2025
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BSP survey reveals spending habits of Filipinos during times of crisis

March 19, 2025
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China’s battle against overwork: A turning point for workplace culture?

March 19, 2025
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Chinese milk tea brand Chagee faces boycott in Vietnam over controversial ‘nine-dash line’ map

March 18, 2025
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A Mughal widow: Her in-laws ruled India, but she lives in a slum, earning less than a domestic worker

March 18, 2025
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Chinese F&B brands dominate Southeast Asia, challenging Western fast-food giants

March 17, 2025
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Philippine Senate to investigate Duterte’s arrest and transfer to ICC; probe sparks political divide amid legal concerns

March 17, 2025
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Former President Duterte’s flight becomes world’s most tracked

March 14, 2025
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Inflation and social issues top list of Filipino millennials’ worries, survey reveals

March 14, 2025
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Thai Airways bans power banks on all flights following safety concerns

March 14, 2025
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‘Arrest her too,’ says netizen as VP Sara Duterte stands by her father at The Hague

March 13, 2025
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Vietjet launches Singapore-Phu Quoc route, seals US$300 million aircraft financing deal

March 13, 2025
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Vietnam and Singapore set to boost technological collaboration in new phase of growth

March 13, 2025
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Crime wave continues to plague Singapore Strait, an increasing threat to maritime security in 2025

March 13, 2025
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‘I cried because of joy and sadness’ — A mother’s emotional reflection on Duterte’s arrest and its impact on justice

March 12, 2025
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Rodrigo Duterte arrested after ICC issues warrant, Philippine government confirms

March 11, 2025
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Hong Kong women urged to invest sooner, not just save, with retirement costs expected to reach nearly 70% of their income

March 9, 2025
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Southeast Asia’s green future: $700M power play to supercharge solar, wind, and hydropower

March 9, 2025
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Singapore and Japan lead Asia in embracing flexible work models, survey reveals

March 8, 2025
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Indonesia: Home to the world’s £30 billion gold mine — complete with its own airport

March 5, 2025
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Taiwan maintains top spot for world’s best healthcare system for 7th consecutive year

March 5, 2025
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Paetongtarn government vows to intensify e-cigarette crackdown in Thailand

February 27, 2025
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Scam hubs linked to banned offshore operators threaten to become a permanent fixture in the Philippines

February 25, 2025
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Rising romance scams expose banks to reputation damage and hefty fines—Moody’s

February 25, 2025
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Vietnam to impose anti-dumping tariff on Chinese steel products amid rising trade tensions

February 23, 2025
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South Korea’s path to tackling low birth rate: Shortening the work week to 35 hours

February 22, 2025
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Asia’s workforce surge: Nearly 50% of employers ramp up hiring to bridge massive skill gaps

February 21, 2025
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Manila residents cash in on mosquito bounty as dengue cases surge – one peso for every five caught

February 21, 2025
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Hong Kong battery titan’s US$150M investment a boost for Johor-Singapore SEZ

February 21, 2025
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China company enforces 2-minute toilet breaks and ancient rituals, HR approval required for special exceptions

February 20, 2025
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Jack Ma’s return – A bold signal of Beijing’s confidence in China’s private sector

February 18, 2025
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Forget traditional leave—this Japanese company offers time off for hangovers and gossip

February 18, 2025
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Unlocking Asia’s hottest investment opportunities: Where should you be investing right now?

February 17, 2025
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Bungling South Korean bank robber with dinosaur water gun foiled by ex-special forces soldier

February 17, 2025
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US now viewed in Asia as ‘a landlord seeking rent’ — Ng Eng Hen

February 17, 2025
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HR hiring surge in Philippines and Malaysia, dramatic decline in Singapore

February 14, 2025
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Stay healthy on the go: Expert tips to prevent pneumonia, influenza, and colds while travelling

February 13, 2025