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Lawrence Wong on US-China rivalry: Singapore does not choose countries, we chose principles 

SINGAPORE: During the question and answer portion at a forum this week, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong was asked to elaborate on his statement that Singapore’s “policy is neither pro-US nor pro-China.” “Singapore does not choose countries. We chose principles...

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi goes to Singapore; meets PM Lee, Pres Halimah, Lawrence Wong and others, but her Taiwan trip gets most attention...

The United States Speaker of the House, Ms Nancy Pelosi, is currently on a high-profile trip to Asia, along with other members of Congress. And while the group has so far visited Singapore and Malaysia and met with a number...

SCMP Op-Ed says Lee Kuan Yew’s leadership calibre needed in Asia-Pacific today, also praises examples set by Jacinda Ardern & Joko Widodo

Today’s troubling times require leaders of a high calibre, such as that set by Singapore’s founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, a US university professor wrote in a July 12 opinion piece.  It was published in the South China Morning...

Festival or funeral? Sydney’s Chinese community unhappy with blue & white Lunar Festival lanterns

The traditional colours for the Lunar New Year are red and gold, for good fortune, happiness, and prosperity. Therefore, when white and blue lanterns appeared at the Sydney Lunar Festival, and trees were wrapped in white cloth as part...

Maori tribe tells anti-vaxxers to stop using its haka to spread their message

Ngāti Toa, a Maori iwi, or tribe, has sent a clear message to anti-vaccination groups asking them to stop using one of New Zealand’s best-known “haka” battle challenges, the “Ka Mate.” In a statement quoted by Radio New Zealand, Dr...

US Vice President’s remarks, plus ‘messy end’ in Afghanistan puts Singapore, Vietnam in “awkward situation” — CGTN op-ed

A recent opinion piece in CGTN, an international English-language news service based in Beijing owned by the Chinese state media, pointed out that last week’s visit from United States Vice President Kamala Harris puts not only Singapore but also Vietnam...

US VP Kamala Harris anti-Beijing remarks while in Singapore angers China netizens

Singapore — Chinese netizens have not been too happy about remarks made by United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday (Aug 24), during the first leg of her South-East Asian tour.  Ms Harris, whose trip is widely perceived to...

Calvin Cheng on US VP’s anti-China remarks: Great friend to have!

Singapore — Not everyone was pleased with certain remarks the United States Vice President Kamala Harris made against Beijing in this week’s visit to Singapore, including former Nominated Member of Parliament Calvin Cheng, who posted sarcastically on Facebook on...

The Rohingya refugee crisis: the hardships the Rohingyas face

Bangladesh — Since 25 August 2017, more than 700,000 Rohingya refugees have fled to Bangladesh in search of aid and a safer place to reside. The violence unleashed against the Rohingya in Myanmar has been decried as ethnic cleansing and...

Grandpa draws kindergarten certificate for grandchild who missed classes and felt left out

Vietnam – The story of a grandpa hand-drawing a certificate for his grandchild who did not get a school certificate because she missed classes for ill health has touched the hearts of many netizens. One Lê Hoàng Bảo Anh, residing...
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New maid ‘plays dead’ whenever she’s unhappy by lying down on the floor and refusing to get up

HONG KONG: A frustrated employer took to social media after her maid started playing dead and lying on the...
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Singapore hosts Archery Asia Cup 2023 first time in 20 years

SINGAPORE — After two decades, Singapore is currently hosting the Archery Asia Cup 2023 (Stage 3), taking place from Jun 5 to 10 at...

“Higher prices and yet lower quality” — Netizens respond to video of a couple showing “defects” in their new BTO unit

SINGAPORE: Netizens are reacting to a video wherein a couple in Singapore shared "defects" in their new BTO, with a collective outcry of dissatisfaction...

Singapore Turf Club to hold final race on Oct 24; handover site to govt by 2027 for redevelopment

SINGAPORE — The curtain will draw on a 180-year horse racing tradition in Singapore when the Singapore Turf Club holds its last race, the...

Abdul Shariff reiterates Workers’ Party’s commitment to better school class size on average

SINGAPORE — During a house visit at Block 123 in Simei recently, the Workers’ Party Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim had a meaningful conversation with...

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