A recent determination by the UK Pensions Ombudsman (PO) confirms the limits of a pension provider’s responsibilities where a member opts to transfer some of their savings to their own small self-administered pension (SSAS).
Radical cleric Abu Bakar Bashir backs Bali bombers, vows to enforce Islamic law in Indonesia
Bashir said the 2002 attack that killed 202 people was wrong, but that he believes the culprits executed for their roles in the bombings were trying to ‘get rid of sinful deeds’.
Singapore woman accused of acting as Indian goddess faces charges such as pulling teeth of ‘devotees’, making them eat faeces
A 52-year-old woman is facing 50 charges for harming and cheating ‘devotees’ in 2012-2020 by pretending to be the embodiment of an Indian goddess.
‘Privacy Shield 2.0’ nearer for EU-US data transfers after Biden order
US president Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at facilitating the flow of personal data from the EU to the US.
Coronavirus: Singapore’s life expectancy falls for first time on record due to Covid-19 deaths
A spokesperson for Singapore’s statistics department said higher mortality rates caused by excess deaths during the pandemic caused life expectancy to fall in 2020 and 2021, the Straits Times newspaper reported.
CNN apologises for entering Thailand massacre site, pulls video
Two CNN journalists involved were fined after authorities found they had been working in the country after entering on tourist visas, but cleared of wrongdoing for entering the day care centre.
Bankers look to India as Russia and China growth prospects dim amid Ukraine war, Covid-19
Bankers have cited India’s stable political environment and strong growth prospects amid global uncertainty. India is also reviving trade pacts and last year saw its highest annual foreign direct investment inflow of US$85 billion.
3-year-old girl survived Thailand day care massacre while sleeping
Exactly how the girl, identified only as Emmy survived when all her classmates were killed remains unclear. Earlier reports suggested she was covered by a blanket when the attacker entered her classroom.
Indonesia’s presidential election is not until 2024, but the battle for power is under way. Who’s in the race?
President Joko Widodo is currently constitutionally barred from a third term, leaving the door open for someone else to lead, from those linked to political dynasties to relative outsiders.
Singapore to ditch rules linked to Covid-19 vaccination status from October 10
The health ministry said its vaccine-differentiated safe management measures will no longer be applied in eateries and nightlife venues.