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Homemade with love: Siblings publish Hakka and Nonya cookbook with late mum’s recipes
SINGAPORE - When Madam Esther Lee Peh Ing was alive, she lived in a silent world, unable to speak or hear. But her love for ...
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Thailand’s new health minister signals rethink of cannabis decriminalisation policy
BANGKOK – Thailand’s new health minister said he plans to review the country’s cannabis policy, signalling a possible u-turn ...
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Director drew inspiration from Akira Kurosawa for Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes
LOS ANGELES – The fourth film in the Planet Of The Apes reboot franchise (2011 to present), Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes ...
US weighs upgrade for Vietnam to 'market economy' status
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Joe Biden's bid to draw Vietnam closer as a strategic ally will clash head-on with his desire for ...
MOE requests forensic investigation after data breach affecting 89,000 parents, school employees
This affected about 67,000 parents and 22,000 school employees across 127 schools in Singapore, said Education Minister Chan ...
Former transport minister Iswaran seeks joint trial for both sets of criminal charges
One issue mentioned by his lawyer is how the trial should proceed in relation to the two sets of charges he faces. Read more ...
In rapidly ageing China, millions can't afford to retire
Beijing has said it plans to raise the retirement age gradually, without giving a timeline. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Foreigners make up 30% or more of PMET staff for 2 in 10 larger firms in S’pore
The 2023 figure was higher for small firms employing under 25 PMETs, at 28 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com.
ACS (International) to set up elementary school in S’pore, 2 more schools in Indonesia, including Bali
The ACS brand of education has become popular among the locals and expatriates in Indonesia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tunisia detains a prominent activist for migrants' rights
TUNIS - Tunisia's public prosecutor on Tuesday detained Saadia Mosbah, a prominent activist and head of a nongovernmental ...
North Korean propaganda chief who served all three leaders dies
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un visited the bier of the late Mr Kim at 2am on May 8 to pay tribute "with bitter grief over the ...
Gauff puts Paris Olympics in same bracket as Grand Slams
Coco Gauff was denied the chance to compete at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 after testing positive for COVID and the American says winning a medal at the Paris Games would be on a par with Grand Slam ...