TikTok to be banned in the US. Here’s what happened when India did it
The government cited privacy concerns and said that Chinese apps pose a threat to India’s sovereignty and security.
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Singapore woman killed in Spain: suspect’s Nissan car reportedly caught on CCTV at crime scene
Another key piece of evidence has emerged as the Spanish Civil Guard continues to build its case against Singaporean Mitchell Ong, the suspect in the killing of compatriot Audrey Fang.
Singapore survey finds half the workforce would quit without work-from-home privileges
The results of the biannual survey conducted late last year by Randstad, a human resources solutions agency, were released on Monday. About 760 Singapore-based workers and jobseekers aged between 18 and 67 took part in the study between October and November.
Singapore’s new ‘Invincible’ sub points to US-China war worries
Singapore has launched its fourth Type 218SG Invincible-class submarine, christened the RSS Inimitable and designed specifically for operations in Singapore’s trade-congested waters, according to multiple media sources.
A US strategy to trump China in SE Asia
The US can enhance trust and partnerships in Southeast Asia and change the region’s prevailing attitudes toward the great powers by focusing on three key pillars: intelligence-sharing, presence and multilateralism.
'Chaotic era' for Asian currencies: Bank of America is not bullish on any of them
Bank of America is bearish on a slew of Asian currencies and neutral at best on others, as the investment bank says it is the start of a "chaotic era."
Indian authorities launch spices probe after Hong Kong, Singapore pull products from shelves over cancer-causing pesticide
An insider at the Spices Board of India, which oversees quality standards, said the two companies concerned, MDH and Everest, had been asked to explain how the products were tested and if all regulations were met, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
Singapore woman killed in Spain: US$1,000 Nike shoes suspect Mitchell Ong wore reportedly match crime scene footprints
A pair of limited edition Nike trainers could prove to be a critical piece of evidence as the Spanish Civil Guard – a national police force – continues to probe their suspect in the killing of Singaporean Audrey Fang.