Observers say India could strike a middle ground between Russia and the US, as Washington is also seen to be ‘gradual’ in its handling of allegations.
Singapore cabinet reshuffle: continuity in focus, veteran Gan Kim Yong to be Lawrence Wong’s deputy
Gan may have been chosen as deputy prime minister due to close working ties with Wong as co-chair in the Covid-19 government task force, analyst says.
34 dead in Indonesia, 16 missing, after Sumatra struck by floods, volcanic material
Hours of heavy rain caused flooding and swept volcanic ash, rocks and sand – so-called cold lava flow – down Mount Marapi on the archipelago’s Sumatra island.
Amid buzz in Indonesia’s art scene, emerging creatives call for more support, opportunities
Surabaya and East Java have what it takes to ‘carve out an important art scene’ given the right conditions, says artist and activist Syska Liana.
South China Sea: Philippines sends ships to disputed atoll where Beijing building ‘artificial island’
There has been ‘small-scale reclamation’ of the Sabina Shoal and China is ‘the most probable actor’, says a spokesman for the Philippine coastguard.
1 dead in suspected Indonesia tiger attack, hunt ongoing
The victim, 26, was found dead at a plantation in Riau province on Sumatra island with wounds indicating a tiger attack.
OK Lim, founder of Singapore oil trading firm, Hin Leong, convicted in US$112 million HSBC cheating case
OK Lim faced charges of cheating HSBC Holdings and instigating a Hin Leong employee to forge documents, according to a newspaper report. The charges involved a total of US$111.7 million.
Are US-China ties in ‘challenging environment’ the biggest test for Singapore’s next PM Lawrence Wong?
Singapore’s unwavering stance that is neither “pro-China” nor “pro-US” is a way of insulating itself from internal and external pressures, analysts say.
Federal Court of Australia imposes $4m penalties for ‘calculated’ wage theft
Emma Lutwyche tells HRNews about the successful prosecution of a restaurant chain guilty of systematic wage theft and falsification of records
Indonesia grants license to Musk’s SpaceX unit Starlink, to provide internet to remote areas
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite company has been granted business licences to operate in Indonesia, a senior communication and information ministry official said on Thursday.
