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Prime minister-designate Heng Swee Keat will co-chair the Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation, the highest-level annual forum between Singapore and China.
Prime minister-designate Heng Swee Keat will co-chair the Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation, the highest-level annual forum between Singapore and China.
The RCEP involves the 10 Asean countries and the six major economies to have formed free trade pacts with the bloc: China, India, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea and Japan.
The RCEP involves the 10 Asean countries and the six major economies to have formed free trade pacts with the bloc: China, India, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea and Japan.
Measures to attract investments include a ‘special channel’ for firms from China, and packages to entice Fortune 500 companies, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said.
Measures to attract investments include a ‘special channel’ for firms from China, and packages to entice Fortune 500 companies, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said.
Judge rules that Pritam Singh breached ‘duties of skill and care’, while Low Thia Khiang and Sylvia Lim breached ‘fiduciary duties’
Judge rules that Pritam Singh breached ‘duties of skill and care’, while Low Thia Khiang and Sylvia Lim breached ‘fiduciary duties’
Singapore’s education minister has hit out at playwright Alfian Sa’at by quoting verse he suggests shows disloyalty.
Singapore’s education minister has hit out at playwright Alfian Sa’at by quoting verse he suggests shows disloyalty.
Beleaguered Chinese tech giant inks agreement with one of Malaysia’s biggest telecoms firms to supply equipment for 5G cellular technology.
Beleaguered Chinese tech giant inks agreement with one of Malaysia’s biggest telecoms firms to supply equipment for 5G cellular technology.
Daim Zainuddin will lead talks with a Chinese state-owned firm that received large payments from the previous government, despite little evidence of work done to build two gas pipelines.
Daim Zainuddin will lead talks with a Chinese state-owned firm that received large payments from the previous government, despite little evidence of work done to build two gas pipelines.
Law and home affairs minister K. Shanmugam has indicated the island nation is ready to combat external influence in its domestic politics, but the proposed legislation is ringing alarm bells for critics of the ruling PAP.
Law and home affairs minister K. Shanmugam has indicated the island nation is ready to combat external influence in its domestic politics, but the proposed legislation is ringing alarm bells for critics of the ruling PAP.
Facing contempt charges in the Lion City, the US-based economist has revealed that David Pannick QC is ‘advising’ him in a politically charged case.
Facing contempt charges in the Lion City, the US-based economist has revealed that David Pannick QC is ‘advising’ him in a politically charged case.
As Asia’s central banks follow the US Fed in slashing lending rates, experts warn that going too far, too soon could leave them dangerously exposed.
As Asia’s central banks follow the US Fed in slashing lending rates, experts warn that going too far, too soon could leave them dangerously exposed.
Kedah’s chief minister has a good chance of rapidly scaling the political ladder due to his pedigree, observers say. But Mukhriz Mahathir says he has ‘tonnes’ left to do in Kedah, one of Malaysia’s poorest regions.
Kedah’s chief minister has a good chance of rapidly scaling the political ladder due to his pedigree, observers say. But Mukhriz Mahathir says he has ‘tonnes’ left to do in Kedah, one of Malaysia’s poorest regions.
Mukhriz Mahathir, the chief minister of Kedah state in Malaysia, says the region is well placed to cash in on the spoils of the trade war as investors eye new markets.
Mukhriz Mahathir, the chief minister of Kedah state in Malaysia, says the region is well placed to cash in on the spoils of the trade war as investors eye new markets.
The improved capabilities of littoral combat warships could give the US Navy’s forces in Asia a much-needed boost amid gains made by the Chinese navy, analysts say.
The improved capabilities of littoral combat warships could give the US Navy’s forces in Asia a much-needed boost amid gains made by the Chinese navy, analysts say.
The ex-prime minister’s insistence he is a victim of a political conspiracy is resonating with his base, despite the damaging revelations from the first trial over his alleged involvement in the scandal.
The ex-prime minister’s insistence he is a victim of a political conspiracy is resonating with his base, despite the damaging revelations from the first trial over his alleged involvement in the scandal.
Televangelist Zakir Naik has sparked a furore in recent days with his comments about Malaysia’s Indian and Chinese communities.
Televangelist Zakir Naik has sparked a furore in recent days with his comments about Malaysia’s Indian and Chinese communities.
Report by Australia-based researchers urges US allies to overhaul military investment to prevent American military might being undermined in the region.
Report by Australia-based researchers urges US allies to overhaul military investment to prevent American military might being undermined in the region.
New US defence secretary Mark Esper has announced plans to deploy missiles and build more US bases in Asia. But he faces an uphill battle convincing countries wary of entering China’s crosshairs.
New US defence secretary Mark Esper has announced plans to deploy missiles and build more US bases in Asia. But he faces an uphill battle convincing countries wary of entering China’s crosshairs.
Tsao started his business empire in 1949 with a solitary coal-burning ship and built it into a multi-sector industrial conglomerate.
Tsao started his business empire in 1949 with a solitary coal-burning ship and built it into a multi-sector industrial conglomerate.
Singapore Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Malaysia Airlines are among the carriers re-routing aircraft as thousands of demonstrators descend on the airport.
Singapore Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Malaysia Airlines are among the carriers re-routing aircraft as thousands of demonstrators descend on the airport.
The three countries’ moves are likely to be followed by other regional economies in the short term, experts say, as the lower rates come on the back of weak oil prices and fears over the US-China trade war.
The three countries’ moves are likely to be followed by other regional economies in the short term, experts say, as the lower rates come on the back of weak oil prices and fears over the US-China trade war.
State news agency CNA pulls celebrity Subhas Nair from music documentary over his video taking issue with Chinese portrayal of Indians in ad campaign.
State news agency CNA pulls celebrity Subhas Nair from music documentary over his video taking issue with Chinese portrayal of Indians in ad campaign.
The video was made by two rappers of Indian ethnicity in response to an ad on a government initiative that featured an ethnic Chinese actor whose skin had been darkened to portray characters of different races.
The video was made by two rappers of Indian ethnicity in response to an ad on a government initiative that featured an ethnic Chinese actor whose skin had been darkened to portray characters of different races.
Talk of a tie-up with Uncle Sam to host a military base is increasingly dragging the Indian Ocean island nation into a great-power struggle.
Talk of a tie-up with Uncle Sam to host a military base is increasingly dragging the Indian Ocean island nation into a great-power struggle.
Beijing-backed firm will help spur development along 640km East Coast Rail Link route following nine months in which project’s future hung in the balance.
Beijing-backed firm will help spur development along 640km East Coast Rail Link route following nine months in which project’s future hung in the balance.
Analysts say the prime minister is throwing his weight behind Azmin, while simultaneously be trying to shore up his own party – and his son, Mukhriz, may become a key figure in the tussle over who becomes the country’s next leader.
Analysts say the prime minister is throwing his weight behind Azmin, while simultaneously be trying to shore up his own party – and his son, Mukhriz, may become a key figure in the tussle over who becomes the country’s next leader.
Following Muhammad’s issuance of the triple talaq on June 22, the sharia court in his state of Kelantan issued a divorce certificate on July 1, the lawyer said.
Following Muhammad’s issuance of the triple talaq on June 22, the sharia court in his state of Kelantan issued a divorce certificate on July 1, the lawyer said.
While the premier’s involvement will bring about a ceasefire between the two PKR leaders, who are both designated to succeed him, analysts say the rivalry will continue to intensify.
While the premier’s involvement will bring about a ceasefire between the two PKR leaders, who are both designated to succeed him, analysts say the rivalry will continue to intensify.
It’s the first domestic forfeiture of assets linked to the scandal, in which some US$4.5 billion of funds were allegedly plundered from state coffers.
It’s the first domestic forfeiture of assets linked to the scandal, in which some US$4.5 billion of funds were allegedly plundered from state coffers.
The low-cost carrier had been locked in a long-running legal dispute over its refusal to raise fees for international passengers departing from its hub in Kuala Lumpur.
The low-cost carrier had been locked in a long-running legal dispute over its refusal to raise fees for international passengers departing from its hub in Kuala Lumpur.
Lim Guan Eng said the seizure of US$240 million from a bank account of China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering was ‘company specific’ and not conducted against its country of origin.
Lim Guan Eng said the seizure of US$240 million from a bank account of China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering was ‘company specific’ and not conducted against its country of origin.