No suspicious activities found at SNEF after ‘governance procedural lapse’ led to Robert Yap’s resignation as president
The tripartite partner said that an independent review has concluded without finding evidence of “suspicious, intentional or fraudulent” activities.Read More
Five questions for France’s next finance minister
PARIS – Once appointed, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s new finance minister must lose no time coming up with a 2025 budget that could make or break the incoming government.…
Danger for public service when it becomes ‘harder to disregard short-term considerations in decision-making’: SM Lee
The public service plays a major role in “keeping Singapore exceptional”, says Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.Read More
Russian journalist jailed for anti-war statements starts hunger strike
LONDON – Maria Ponomarenko, a journalist from Siberia serving a six-year prison sentence for speaking out against the war in Ukraine, has declared a hunger strike, according to her publication…
Mother of girl with special needs gets jail for allowing boyfriend to beat daughter with belt
The woman was handed 10 months’ jail, while her boyfriend was given 12 months’ jail.Read More
Second maid fined for fighting with rival domestic helpers over TikTok videos
The five maids were in rival groups that were not on good terms because one of them posted TikTok videos insulting a domestic helper from the opposing group.Read More
France steps up African swine fever surveillance at German border
PARIS – France has increased its surveillance of African swine fever (ASF) along part of the border with Germany as the disease continues to spread among wild boar in much…
Von der Leyen set to name European Commission’s new top team
BRUSSELS – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to assign jobs in the EU’s executive body on Tuesday, confirming which countries’ representatives will win powerful roles on…
KKH launches free genetic screening programme for couples planning for children
Screenings can be conducted before or during pregnancy and couples may be referred to the programme during obstetric visits at KKH. They can also contact the hospital to make a…
India to conduct national census soon after years of delay
NEW DELHI – India will conduct its much-delayed national census soon, Interior Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday, after a delay of about three years. Read More