Japan gives green light to ship second batch of key tech material to Samsung
The Japanese government has given the green light to ship a second batch of key tech material to South Korea’s Samsung Electronics. The material cleared for … source
Countries must reshape militaries to deal with new threats: Ng Eng Hen
At a defence technology summit, Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said countries must reshape their militaries to deal with more non-conventional … source
Malaysia proposes softening drug laws
Malaysia has pledged to decriminalise drug addiction and its possession for personal use. The landmark move would mean no criminal penalties for owning or … source
Asian markets end in the green amid growing optimism over US-China trade talks
Most Asian markets ended in the green on Aug 20, amid growing optimism over China-US trade talks. South Korea’s KOSPI rose over 1% after shedding almost … source
Temasek Holdings posts record net portfolio value for third year running
Singapore investment firm Temasek Holdings has reported a record net portfolio value of $313 billion for the financial year ended March 31, 2019. The portfolio … source
South Korea holds off plan to drop Japan from trade whitelist
South Korea is holding off on dropping Japan from its whitelist of countries with fast-track export status. This comes after Japan granted the first approval for the … source
The Hunt For The Perfect Rambutan | Into The Vault
Word has it that 80 years ago, one man created an orchard filled with perfect rambutan trees. Here, he would host his famous friends from the Chinese literati. source
Gan Kim Yong on leak of information from HIV registry
Health Minister Gan Kim Yong on Monday (Jan 28) apologised for the leak of confidential information belonging to 14200 HIV-positive people. The records … source
Pokemon Parade at Jewel Changi Airport | CNA Lifestyle
Jewel Changi Airport is holding its first Pokemon Parade this month. Organised in collaboration with Pokemon Centre Singapore, the parade comprising eight … source
Scheme launched to help Singapore law practices adopt tech solutions
A S$3.68 million scheme to help Singapore law practices adopt tech solutions was launched today. Called the Tech-celerate for Law programme, it’s the latest … source