France objects to release of three men jailed for the murders of French nationals in Afghanistan. France has objected to the release of three men jailed for the murders of French nationals in Afghanistan as part of Kabul’s decision to release 400 Taliban prisoners as the last phase of fulfilling a condition set out in […]
HONG KONG (XINHUA, NYTIMES) – Beijing’s decision on the continuing discharge of duties by Hong Kong’s sixth Legislative Council (LegCo) is constitutional, legitimate and reasonable, a senior Hong Kong government official said on Sunday (Aug 16). “This decision provides a constitutional basis and a solid legal foundation for the normal administration of the Hong Kong […]
WELLINGTON (REUTERS) – New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters called on Sunday (Aug 16) for a delay to the planned September general election, given an abrupt reappearance of Covid-19 in the country, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to postpone the vote. Last week’s resurgence of the infections in Auckland – after the […]
SEOUL (REUTERS) – South Korea and the United States will start their annual joint military drills on Tuesday (Aug 18), in what local media said was a two-day delay after a South Korean officer tested positive for the new coronavirus. The drills will start on Tuesday, “considering the Covid-19 situation”, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of […]
When it comes to Covid-19, Mr Lim Chia Wei plays by the rules. He wears a mask, maintains safe distancing, washes his hands regularly and uses common serving utensils when sharing food. But the 24-year-old student also meets two to three different groups of friends a week – something not uncommon among people his age. […]
In Singapore’s start-up circles, Mr Anurag Srivastava is sometimes referred to as Shah Rukh Khan. One can understand why. Like the Bollywood icon, the India-born Singaporean venture capitalist is tall and makes quite an impression with his deep voice, lush crop of wavy black hair and sartorial smarts. He may not make his living appearing […]
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Aug 16. 44% of people here tired of rules to limit Covid-19 spread: Survey Seven in 10 Singaporeans say the outbreak has lasted longer than they anticipated, a Sunday Times survey of 1,000 people found. READ MORE HERE Bracing workers, businesses for the downturn as […]
SYDNEY (BLOOMBERG) – Australia said it is close to reaching a deal to produce a Covid-19 vaccine, as the country struggles to contain spiralling infections in Victoria, a state that has seen renewed lockdown measures. Health Minister Greg Hunt said on Sunday (Aug 16) that the Australian government is in advanced negotiations with different companies. […]
With seven in 10 Singaporeans saying the Covid-19 outbreak has lasted longer than they anticipated, people are becoming weary of the rules to limit the spread of the virus, according to a Sunday Times survey of 1,000 people. These rules include a ban on gatherings of more than five, and the need to mask up […]
SINGAPORE – Drawing local visitors to the “many hidden gems” on Singapore’s east coast is something that grassroots organisations in East Coast GRC are looking to do, by working with government agencies to showcase them, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on Saturday (Aug 15). Mr Heng had earlier toured the constituency, accompanied by […]