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Ukraine war two years on, through Asian eyes

Kyiv’s struggles and setbacks offer cautionary lessons for other countries.

Impact of S'pore-China visa deal on HK minimal, say observers

Republic’s economy stands to gain, but HK retains its edge in proximity to the mainland

Parkroyal Kitchener sale fuels 374% leap in UOL's profit in second half

Real estate group UOL has announced a 373.9 per cent leap in net profit to $572.7 million for its fiscal second half ended Dec 31, 2023, on a $442.3 million gain from the sale of a wholly owned subsidiary that held Parkroyal on Kitchener Road.

Shein considering London IPO amid US resistance

HONG KONG - Fast-fashion company Shein is considering the possibility of switching its initial public offering (IPO) to London from New York because of hurdles to listing in the United States, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

New FedEx regional HQ in S'pore is a 'vote of confidence says Vivian

It shows the key role the Republic plays in strengthening global supply chain resilience

HK prepares crackdown on stealthy crypto purchases

Some over-the-counter crypto shops suspected of facilitating banned activities

Proportion of allied healthcare staff who left public sector rose from 2018 to 2022

Attrition rate for such professionals in community care sector fell in same period

Gaza crisis shows need to rebuild multilateral system:UN veteran

Urgent need to restore faith in a rule-based world order, says S’porean at book launch

APSN breaks ground on new campus for two special education schools

Ang Mo Kio campus to offer 400 places for primary education, 350 at secondary level

Macron opens door to Europe sending troops to Ukraine

French leader says there’s no consensus; allies agree to ramp up munitions for Kyiv

S. Korea’s Yoon says he wont back down over medical reforms

Nurses allowed to perform some procedures amid doctors’ strike

Ex-Pakistani PM, wife indicted for allegedly receiving land bribe

A Pakistani court indicted jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Feb 27 on charges that they allegedly received land as a bribe by misusing his office during his premiership, his party said.

Malaysian NGOs march to demand Anwar carry out promised reforms

Prime Minister’s allies join protest led by electoral watchdog Bersih

HK activists protest against govt plans for new security law

HONG KONG- Hong Kong activists on Feb 27 staged a rare public protest against government plans for a new national security law, saying it lacked democratic oversight and human rights safeguards.

bigger diplomatic footprint in East Asia may not mean China has edge over US

US efforts to boost presence in region via mechanisms like; Aukus count: Expert

More people aged 31 and above go to ITE for part-time studies

The number of mature learners aged 31 and above studying parttime at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) has gone up.

PUB eyes net-zero carbon emissions by 2045

its operations. The agency has a target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2045.

Warring sides still cautious after Biden says Gaza truce is close

Main mediator Qatar says breakthrough in Israel-Hamas talks yet to be reached

Reasons to believe S'pore can thrive despite challenges ahead: DPM Heng

This is provided it continues to restructure along three lines to drive growth, he says

WELL-TIMED VICTORY FOR PACIFIC BAO BEI

Known as War Horse in England, proven stayer grinds his way home like a workhorse

GOLDEN TICKET KHOO NEARLY LEFT BEHIND

Golden Eightyone is latest of local trainer’s 2022 New Zealand 2YO buys to win a race

Israels day after’ Gaza plan offers illusions of peace

Hard-edged diplomacy is needed to avoid a descent to greater violence in the Middle East.

S'pore factory output grows 1.1% in Jan but key electronics sector falls

Output falls short of analysts’ forecast despite bright spots such as transport engineering

Raffles Medical Group posts 63.8% fall in second-half profit

Drop comes amid Covid-19-related activities being discontinued in 2023 financial year

Uniqlo’s sister brand GU aims to take on US, Europe

Building the fashion label’s presence overseas part of Fast Retailing’s global push

Two million animals dead as severe winter hits Mongolia

Extreme cold with the heaviest snowfall since 1975 comes after summer drought

Russian attack shatters train station in eastern Ukrainian town

KOSTIANTYNIVKA, Ukraine - An overnight attack on Feb 26 devastated the train station, shops and homes in the town of Kostiantynivka, near the front line of Ukraine's two-year-old war against Russia, leaving residents pondering how to piece together fragile lives.

Hungary finally ratifies Sweden's Nato accession

Parliamentary vote clears final hurdle to Nordic nation’s historic security policy shift

Punishment warning for protesting S. Korea doctors

Minister issues final plea urging young practitioners to return to work by end-Feb

Malaysia's King warns against undermining stability

Remarks come after reports of opposition’s attempts to destabilise Anwar’s government