Talks on China-Japan-South Korea FTA merely ‘symbolic’ given US and public opposition
The FTA might come to fruition if its scope covers less sensitive sectors such as services, the analysts say.
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Singapore wants to revive its stock market. Could major Asian markets have the answers?
For years, Singapore's regulators have been trying to boost the attractiveness of its stock exchange.
Singapore diplomat accused of filming naked boy at public bath back in Japan for questioning
Sim Siong Chye, a 55-year-old former counsellor who had been asked by police to appear for questioning after he left Japan, was referred to prosecutors on Thursday for allegedly violating laws related to taking sexual images and the production of child pornography.
4 stars or 3, send a winner to head US Forces Japan
United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin commented to reporters at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore in early June that the Pentagon is considering posting a four-star general to command US Forces Japan (USFJ). A three-star general currently holds the position.
Singapore PM Wong 'open' to discussing high-speed rail plan with Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE -- Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Wednesday that he is open to proposals from Malaysia over a revived high-speed railway project as Kuala Lumpur began short-listing submissions from the private sector.
Singapore’s Wong and Malaysia’s Anwar say both countries’ ties can be Asean model
Singapore and Malaysia on January 11 signed an agreement on a new Johor-Singapore special economic zone under which both sides will work towards boosting the cross-border flow of goods and people, and supporting investments on both sides of the Causeway.
Apple Vision Pro to sell in China, Japan and Singapore by end of this month in first debut outside the U.S.
Apple announced on Tuesday that it will launch its flagship virtual reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro, in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore on June 28.
Rosmah’s US$346 million 1MDB haul came mostly from Hong Kong, US, UAE, Malaysia court hears
In the statement of claim, the plaintiffs alleged that eight entities that were registered offshore made 320 purchases of luxury goods with funds amounting to US$346,010,489 between 2010 and 2014.