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29 November, 2024
A Singapore Post branch at Bras Basah Complex. Photo: Shutterstock
Jobs

SingPost downplays concerns over operational integrity after terminations

Company says it remains ‘confident of our legal position’ after two of three executives claimed their termination was unfair and ‘without merits’.

North Korea

Revolution, elections and a baby hippo, this was the year in Asia

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Law

Singapore invokes fake news law against Bloomberg over bungalow sales article

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Robotics

China’s industrial robot sales shrink on ‘tightening demand’

Total industrial robot deliveries this year are estimated to reach 300,000 units, down 5 per cent from 2023.

China had 470 robots per 10,000 employees in 2023, up from 402 units a year earlier. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Malaysian police hunt for football hooligans after attack on Singapore fans

The police are looking to arrest people involved in a brawl that caused damage to a train after Malaysia was eliminated from a tournament.

Malaysia 1MDB scandal

Malaysia’s 1MDB sues ‘dishonest’ Amicorp for US$1 billion for alleged fraud

The claim alleges Hong Kong-headquartered Amicorp of creating shell companies and enabling the misappropriation of funds between 2009 and 2014.

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Asia housing and property

The View | Why there’s no end in sight to Singapore’s property cooling measures

While stricter curbs might be politically unpalatable, ensuring public housing remains accessible and affordable is a bigger concern.

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A woman checks on her plants outside her house on Singapore’s Pulau Ubin island on November 1. Photo: Reuters
The Masters

First golfer from Singapore at US Masters hopes to ‘not be in awe’ of his heroes

Amateur Hiroshi Tai, born in Hong Kong to a Singaporean father and Japanese mother and still a student, tees off at the US Masters in April.

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Singapore Post fires CEO, executives after whistleblowing report

The move follows allegations related to the firm’s international e-commerce logistics business.

Asean

Opinion | How Southeast Asia can become the next AI powerhouse

Young, dynamic and fast, the region has unique advantages, supported by investment in infrastructure, talent, policy support and collaboration.

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An AI virtual anchor is pictured during the launch of Malaysia’s National AI Office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on December 12. Southeast Asia’s unique combination of adaptability, dynamism and strategic investments is positioning it as a critical player in shaping the AI landscape. Photo: Xinhua
Malaysia

Malaysia’s new wave chefs drive Kuala Lumpur’s culinary boom

The city’s vibrant culinary scene is attracting Michelin recognition and enthusiastic visitors, making Malaysia a rising food tourism star.

Chefs prepare their dishes before service at a monthly supper club in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Hadi Azmi
Artificial intelligence

Chinese-owned Character.ai rival vanishes from US App Store

Talkie, a popular AI companion app developed by Shanghai start-up MiniMax, has been removed from Apple’s store in the US.

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Social media

Singapore NRIC saga, apology timing raise questions over communication gaps

The incident has exposed the lack of communication between government agencies and caused confusion in the public, analysts say.

Transport and logistics

‘Lives at stake’: will Singapore ban moving workers on lorries after fatal crash?

Singapore is at a stalemate over the practice of transporting migrant workers on lorries, despite fatal accidents and public outcry.

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Migrant workers sit in the back of a truck in Singapore. Photo: Reuters
Cybersecurity

Singapore minister apologises for confusion, anxiety over NRIC saga

The head of the government agency at the centre of the saga attributed it to a ‘lapse of coordination’.

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Singapore’s decision to stop masking identification numbers of citizens and residents has sparked debate on privacy and security. Photo: Reuters
Diplomacy

‘It’s the Singapore way’: Lawrence Wong outlines Gaza stance in first podcast

The prime minister highlighted the city state’s approach to the conflict, balancing humanitarian aid with long-term support for Palestinians.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong outshines Singapore as demand for flexible office space grows: report

Bengaluru and Makati are the hottest spots as demand surged by 107 and 47 per cent, respectively, according to a study.

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Malaysia

7-year love scam costs Malaysian woman nearly US$500,000

The scammer, who the woman met on Facebook, posed as an American businessman working in Singapore, police said.

The 67-year-old woman lost more than 2 million ringgit in what authorities are calling one of Malaysia’s longest-running love scams on record. Photo: Shutterstock
Cybersecurity

I see your IC: Singapore debates unmasking of identification numbers

Criminals can pair NRIC numbers with other details, such as full names and birth dates, to scam victims, cybersecurity experts say.

Crime

2 Chinese men admit breaking into Singapore home, stealing US$422,000 in jewels

Long Zhihua and Luo Changchang came to the city state for the purpose of committing burglary.

Law

Singapore ministers to take legal action against Bloomberg for property deal claims

Ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng have sought legal advice, with both saying they take ‘a serious view of the allegations’.

(L-R) Singapore’s Manpower Minister Tan See Leng and Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam. Photo: Facebook/Handout
Insurance

Allianz withdraws offer to acquire Singapore’s Income Insurance

The decision comes after public outcry and government scrutiny over the importance of balancing commercial interests with social responsibility.

Allianz is a German multinational financial services company and the largest insurance company in the world. Photo: Shutterstock
Energy

Can Singapore’s green energy push be powered with Malaysia’s help?

Singapore has begun low-carbon electricity imports from Malaysia – but regional cooperation and cost-sharing are still an issue.

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Robotics

Ex-OpenAI engineer launches robotics start-up amid China’s race to boost industry

Light Robotics, which has set up offices in Shenzhen and Singapore, will focus on consumer-facing companion robots.

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Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | A blueprint for revitalising Hong Kong tourism: lessons from Tokyo and Seoul

The city should prioritise authenticity over quick fixes, enhancing walkability, improving green spaces – and learning from regional rivals.

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A woman takes a selfie at Victoria Harbour with the Hong Kong skyline as a backdrop. Photo: AFP
Science

Cyborg insects can now be mass-produced in a robotic factory, scientists say

Robots can implant electronics on insects to produce cybernetically controlled bugs in just over a minute, researchers say.

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Roach patrols. Insect-computer hybrid robots can now be mass produced, according to scientists in Singapore. Photo: Hirotaka Sato group
Beauty

What perfumes do Chinese like? New trends as industry surges

With the Chinese perfume market far outpacing the global one, experts reveal note trends in mainland China and Hong Kong, and in Singapore.

Vietnam

Singapore, Vietnam eye undersea cable as US flags risks of Chinese contractors

Keppel and Sovico Group in talks to build a new network to meet booming demand for AI services and data centres.

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