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Record Rainfall in Japan Leaves Eight Dead and Thousands Stranded

Record-breaking torrential rainfall across parts of Japan has resulted in at least eight deaths and left thousands of residents stranded. The heavy downpours triggered...

Analyst Dedi Dinarto Discusses Indonesian President Prabowo’s Key Policy Priorities

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has outlined key policy priorities centered on economic growth, national self-sufficiency, and defense modernization. According to political analyst Dedi Dinarto,...

Indonesia’s Prabowo Adopts Measured Tone in Key Address, Analyst Says

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto delivered a major address characterized by a measured and pragmatic tone, according to political analysts. The speech highlighted key national...

More Greenery to Be Retained, Fewer Homes Planned for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks

Singapore's Ministry of National Development has revised development plans for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks to preserve more green spaces and build fewer homes....

Malaysia’s Ruling Coalition Faces Crucial Test in Upcoming State Elections

Malaysia's ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a significant political test as voters head to the polls for critical state elections....

Over 10 Venues to Host Live Screenings of Singapore-Thailand ASEAN Cup Semi-Final

More than 10 venues across Singapore will host live public screenings for the upcoming ASEAN Cup semi-final matches between Singapore and Thailand. The initiative...

Japan Protests Vladimir Putin’s Visit to Disputed Kuril Islands

Japan has lodged a formal diplomatic protest against Russia following high-level Russian focus and visits concerning the disputed Kuril Islands, referred to in Japan...

Workers’ Party Chief Pritam Singh Struck Off Lawyers’ Roll Following Parliamentary Conviction

Singapore Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh has been struck off the rolls following his conviction for giving false testimony to a parliamentary committee. The...

Evaluating the Effectiveness and Ethics of Incentive Programs for Healthy Behaviors

Governments and healthcare organizations are increasingly utilizing financial incentives and rewards to encourage individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles and sustainable habits. Programs offering cash,...

Chinese Smartphone Maker Honor Launches ‘Robot Phone’

Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer Honor has introduced a new "robot phone" concept that integrates artificial intelligence with physical automation. The device features advanced AI-driven...

China’s Expanding Matcha Industry Drives Local Economic Growth

China is experiencing a significant surge in matcha production and consumption, turning the powdered green tea into a major economic driver for domestic agriculture...

Prisons Adapt Facilities and Services as One in Six Inmates Is Now 60 or Older

Correctional facilities and partner organizations are adjusting their operations as the prison population continues to age. Currently, approximately one in six inmates is aged...

Grab and Safety Associations Launch Training Course for Delivery Riders

Grab has partnered with safety organizations and delivery rider associations to launch a targeted road safety training course for delivery riders. The initiative is...

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing Urges Future Military Leaders to Master Emerging Technologies

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing has called on future military leaders to master emerging technologies to effectively navigate an increasingly complex global security landscape....

Heavy Rain Raises Flood and Landslide Risks Across China and Japan

Heavy rainfall has severely impacted parts of East Asia, particularly China and Japan, heightening the threat of flooding and landslides across both nations. Authorities...

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong Speaks at Professor S Jayakumar’s Book Launch

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered a speech at the launch of Professor S. Jayakumar's latest book, honoring the veteran diplomat and politician's decades...

Japanese Yen Approaches 160 Against US Dollar Amid Potential Currency Intervention

The Japanese yen has weakened significantly, approaching the key threshold of 160 per US dollar. This decline has intensified speculation that Japanese financial authorities...

China Dominates Global Matcha Supply as Japan Moves to Protect Its Premium Market

Global demand for matcha continues to grow rapidly, driven by rising popularity in beverages, culinary applications, and health-focused products. While China has become the...

Singapore Preschools Prepare to Move Activities Indoors as Haze Risk Rises

Preschools across Singapore are preparing contingency plans to safeguard children's health as the risk of regional haze increases. Operators are ready to move outdoor...

Singaporean Patient Numbers Double at Johor Bahru Hospital Under Overseas MediSave Scheme

A hospital in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, has seen the number of Singaporean patients double since the COVID-19 pandemic. The surge is largely attributed to...

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