One senator called for a total revamp of the Bureau of Immigration if it failed to provide ‘satisfactory answers’ about Guo’s escape.
Thais riled by surge in illegal short-term condo rentals amid tourist influx
Short-term stays competing with the hotel sector have resulted in noise, mess and constant stream of visitors in formerly quiet residential areas.
France projects Indo-Pacific power ambition in Singapore with carrier strike group
The visit by the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier-led flotilla comes amid China’s heightened military activities in the Indo-Pacific.
Planning reforms proposed for nationally significant gigafactories, data centres and laboratories
Following recent changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the UK government is preparing to re-launch how the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) consenting regime applies to various business and commercial projects in England such as gigafactories, data centres and laboratories.
Why US allies in Europe and Asia are ‘de-risking’ from Trump
Collective bargaining may be the only defence against his flirtation with rival superpowers, protectionist policies and transactionalist diplomacy.
Singapore to consider caning as punishment for serious scam offences
Home affairs minister says caning is a possibility, given how harmful scams are.
Singapore Budget 2025: new measures to enhance recruitment and workforce resilience
The Singapore government has introduced a slew of measures to incentivise workplace recruitment and training as part of the recently announced Singapore Budget, offering employers operating in the city scope to access talent at a reduced cost.
Philippine ambassador warns defence treaty with US may not be ironclad
The comments by Jose Manuel Romualdez come after a row between Trump and Zelensky rattles the confidence of Washington’s defence partners.
Thai police launch manhunt for delivery rider who robbed gold store
Surveillance footage shows suspect intimidating staff and customers with a pistol before making off with US$137,600 worth of gold necklaces.
China’s middle-class investors lose appetite for overseas property
Sluggish economy and real estate slump at home signal end to wave of overseas investment.
